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Australian Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius)
The Australian Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius) flies across the road and along the pathway in the dry landscape of inland Australia. Adding sparkle to the...
John Isaac Guion, (1802-1855)
John Isaac Guion was the son of Maj. Isaac Guion. He was born in Adams County on Nov. 18, 1802. He was educated in...
The Mystery Bird Yellow-Billed Oxpecker
The Mystery Bird Yellow-Billed Oxpecker “Buphagus africanus” is a beautiful passerine bird in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. The name “oxpecker” is related...
The Strange Cold Geysers of Madagascar
We cannot close the chapter on African geysers without mentioning the Analavory geysers. It is near Lake Itasy on the island continent of Madagascar....
Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicaria)
Identification
Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicaria) is seen primarily along the Atlantic seaboard. This is a rather larger, chunkier, and moderately larger-headed bird than the red-necked,...
Grass Owl (Tyto capensis)
Habitat: Grass owls live in large flocks and hunt small nocturnal ground mammals at night, similar to barn owls. As a result, its range...