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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Yellow-faced Mynas
The Yellow-faced Mynas or Mynah (Mino dumontii) is a starling found in New Guinea and nearby smaller islands, where it is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest areas.…
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Golden-collared Toucanets
The Golden-collared Toucanets (Selenidera reinwardtii) or Reinwardt’s Toucanet – is a toucan found in the western Amazon rainforest in South America. It includes the Langsdorff’s or Green-billed Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii langsdorffii)…
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