Birds
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Lake Kerkini Biodiversity Reserve
Lake Kerkini Unveiled: A Wildlife Gem of Northern Greece Lake Kerkini, nestled in the serene landscapes of Northern Greece, is one of the country’s most important ecological treasures. Situated approximately…
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Parakeet Auklets
Introduction The Parakeet Auklet (Aethia psittacula) is a small seabird belonging to the Alcidae family, known for its distinctive appearance and intriguing behaviors. These birds are primarily found in the…
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Understanding Feather Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Feather cysts, also known as “ingrown feathers” or “quill cysts,” are a common avian dermatological condition that affects various species of birds, including pet birds like parrots, canaries, and finches.…
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Exploring the Enigmatic: Origin and Facts About the Alagoas Foliage-gleaner
Scientific name: Philydor novaesi Date of extinction: 2019 The Alagoas Foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi) is a bird species that captivates not only ornithologists but also conservationists due to its mysterious nature and critically…
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Unveiling the Mystery of the Cryptic Treehunter: Origin and Facts
Scientific name: Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti Date of extinction: 2019 The cryptic treehunter, a small brown bird, was only discovered in 2014 but may have gone extinct before the paper first describing it was even published.…
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Blue-naped Mousebirds
Blue-naped Mousebirds (Urocolius macrourus) – formerly also known as Blue-naped Colies (Colius macrourus) – are members of the African mousebird family. This family was named for their soft fluffy, mousy…
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White-rumped Munias
The White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata) are tiny gregarious estrildid finches are related to the domesticated Society (Bengalese) finch, which is similar in appearance, but the white-rumped mannikins are smaller than…
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