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Learn
about Birds
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Assorted
Birds &
Bird-related Items
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Coastal,
Seashore & Water Birds Coastal
habitats include cliffs, rocky shores, sandy beaches and dunes and
muddy estuaries.
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Agrarian interpres
[Ruddy Turnstone]
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Larus argentatus argenteus
[Herring Gull]
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Larus delawarensis
[Ring-billed Gull]
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Phalacrocorax auritus
[Double-crested Cormorant]
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Pelecanus occidentalis
[Brown Pelican]
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Spheniscus demersus
[Jackass or Black-footed Penguin]
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Sula dactylatra
[Masked Booby]
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Savanna
Habitats
Savannas
are grassland ecosystems that have trees spaced far enough apart that the
canopy does not close. Sunlight reaches between the trees to support
the growth of grasses.
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Bostrychia hagedash
[Hadada Ibis]
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Burhinus capensis
[Spotted Dikkop]
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Cosmopsarus regius
[Golden-breasted Starling]
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Dinemallia dinemalli
[White-Headed Buffalo Weaver]
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Leptoptilos crumenifer
[Marabou Stork]
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Sicalis flaveola
[Saffron Finch]
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Struthio camelus
[Common Ostrich]
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Wetland Birds Wetlands
are land areas that are saturated with water, either throughout
the year or seasonally. In this area, birds can find an
variety of aquatic plants.
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Ardea alba
[Great Egret]
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Ardea herodias
[Great Blue Heron]
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Branta canadensis
[Canada Goose]
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Chen caerulescens
[Snow Goose]
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Cygnus buccinator
[Trumpeter Swan]
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Cygnus olor
[Mute Swan]
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Egretta thula
[Snowy Egret]
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Eudocimus albus
[White Ibis]
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Eudocimus ruber
[Scarlet Ibis]
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Gavia immer
[Common Loon]
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Himantopus himantopus
mexicanus
[Black-necked Stilt]
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Mycteria americana
[Wood Stork]
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Nycticorax nycticorax
Black-crowned Night-Heron
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Phoenicopterus ruber
[American or CaribbeanFlamingo]
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Platalea alba
[African Spoonbill]
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Scopus umbretta
[Hamerkop]
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Woodland
and Forest
Habitats Forests
are more than just a collection of trees. There are lakes,
streams, ponds and rivers within the forest. Coniferous
forests are dominated by cone-bearing trees that thrive in
northern latitudes. Temperate forests are a mixture of
coniferous and broad-leafed trees. The most diverse forests
are tropical rainforests.
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Aix galericulata
[Mandarin Duck]
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Amazona leucocephala
[Rose-throated Amazon Parrot]
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Anas platyrhynchos
[Mallard Duck]
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Arini
[Macaw]
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Bonasa umbellus
[Ruffed Grouse]
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Cyanocitta cristata
[Blue Jay]
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Eurypyga helias
[Sunbittern]
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Myiopsitta monachus
[Monk or Quaker Parrot]
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Picoides villosus
[Hairy Woodpecker]
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Podargus strigoides
[Tawny Frogmouth]
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Spizioxos semitorques
[Collared Finch-billed
Bulbul]
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Todiramphus cinnamominus
[Guam Micronesian Kingfisher]
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Zenaida macroura
[Mourning Dove]
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Birds
of Prey
Birds
of prey are nature's clean-up crew. They typically have
sharp talons and hooked bills - everything they need to capture
small animals and feed on carrion (dead & decaying flesh on an
animal.
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Aegypius monachus
[Cinerous Vulture]
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Buteo platypterus
[Broad-winged Hawk]
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Cathartes aura
[Turkey Vulture]
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Falco peregrinus
[Peregrine Falcon]
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City
Dwellers
Urban
wildlife is that which can live and thrive in an urban
environment. Bird species that adapt to city living are
thought to be species with bigger brains, allowing them to adapt
to a changing urban environment. Birds often nest on hydro
poles, under awnings and bridges, in building cavities, etc.
I've seen city birds nesting inside lamp posts and in the warmth
of neon signs.
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Columba livia
[Rock Pigeon]
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Patagioenas leucocephala
[White-crowned Pigeon]
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Domesticated
/ Pet Birds
A domestic animal is a species that
has been domesticated by humans. It lives and breeds in a
tame condition and is dependent on humans for survival.
Domesticated birds sever some purpose for their owners. Pets
are kept for enjoyment. Typical domestic birds are chickens,
ducks, geese, turkeys, etc.
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