Birds
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Bird Species
Takahe or South Island Takahe The Takahe or South Island Takahe, Porphyrio hochstetteri, is a flightless bird indigenous to New Zealand and belonging to the rail family. It was thought to be extinct after the last four…
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Stripe-billed Aracaris
The Stripe-billed Aracaris (Pteroglossus sanguineus) is a South American aracari that is found in the forests of Colombia and Ecuador. Aracaris generally roost socially throughout the year. Up to five adults and their fledged offspring…
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Parrotfinch Species
There are 10-12 species of parrotfinches. The Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae or Erythrura gouldiae) is also often included in this genus.
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Pale-mandibled Aracaris
The Pale-mandibled Aracaris (Pteroglossus erythropygius) is sometimes classified as a subspecies of the Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) whom it resembles except for some differences in the beak and chest coloration.…
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Maui Parrotbills
The Maui Parrotbills Males have more intense yellow colouration, especially on the head. In the picture, the oversized head and massive beak of this finch-sized bird are visible to advantage.…
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Chestnut-eared Aracaris
The Chestnut-eared Aracaris (Pteroglossus castanotis) is an Aracari that is native to central and south-eastern South America, where this lowland species inhabits western Brazil north to eastern Colombia and south…
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Swan Diet
Feeding Swans, Geese and Ducks Swans, Geese and Ducks are commonly found neighborhood ponds, and people are generally delighted to have these birds move into their local ponds for them…
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