Birds

Africa

Arch of Trajan – Roman Triumphal Arch in Timgad Algeria

There is a Roman triumphal arch known as the Arch of Trajan which is located in Timgad (ancient Thamugadi), near Batna in Algeria. It was constructed between the late...
Birds

Gilbert’s Whistler (Pachycephala inornata)

Habitat: Despite being a Mallee bird, Gilbert's Whistler can be found in small pockets of mixed shrubbery—mostly Melaleuca—where...
Birds

The Red-naped Trogon (Harpactes kasumba)

The Red-naped Trogon (Harpactes kasumba) is a species of bird belonging to the Trogonidae family. The bird is...
Flowers

Forget-Me-Not or Myosotis Sylvatica Flower

Hardy biennials are often grown as hardy annuals, forget-me-nots or Myosotis Sylvatica Flower are typically bright blue but...
Trees & Plants

Wildlife Values of Conservation Trees and Shrubs

Wildlife Values of Conservation Trees and Shrubs SHRUBS CARAGANA (SIBERIAN PEASHRUB) (Caragana arborescens): Used for nesting by several songbirds and the...

Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta)

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Family: The Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta, previously Diomedea cauta) belongs to the family Diomedeidae in the genus Thalassarche. Habitat: Winter and spring are the best times...

Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)

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Family: The yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) is a large seabird in the albatross family Diomedeidae in the genus Thalassarche. Habitat: The yellow-nosed Albatrosses appear small...

Merriam’s Teratorn: The Giant Bird That Once Ruled the Skies

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When did Merriam's Teratorn become extinct? Merriam’s Teratorn died out around 10,000 years ago. Where did Merriam’s Teratorn live? The remains of Merriam’s Teratorn have been found...

Spinifexbird (Poodytes carteri)

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As its name suggests the Spinifexbird lives in spinifex, Triodia, particularly stands of tall old hummocks among acacia scrub along the slopes and valleys...

Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)

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Family: The Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) belongs to the Diomedeidae family of albatrosses, which also includes shearwaters, fulmars, storm petrels, and diving petrels. Habitat: This...

Little Kingfisher (Ceyx pusillus)

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In Australia, Little Kingfishers belong to the subfamily Alcedininae and are midget Gem-like kingfishers. Rarely seen, it lives in remote habitats alone, unobtrusive, and...

Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora)

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Family: Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora) belongs to the family Diomedeidae of the order Procellariiformes in the genus Diomedea. Habitat: Even larger than the Mollymawks the...

Dark-throated Thrush (Turdus ruficollis)

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IDENTIFICATION - Dark-throated Thrush is a passerine bird of the thrush family, and it breeds in the Urals (also a rare winter visitor to...

Laughing Turtle-Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis)

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Family: The Laughing Turtle-Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) is a small and slim pigeon belonging to the family Columbidae, in the genus Spilopelia. Habitat: When the Laughing...

Bearded wood partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus)

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FAMILY - Among the New World quails, the bearded wood partridge belongs to the family Odontophoridae. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS - With a length of 9 to 13 inches,...
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