Briggsdale Undivided High School The Rustinian Red Bird The American Kestrel Netheniel Langdon Ecology 1022-1 Mr.Kopanke Friday, March 3rd 2017 The American Kestrel The american kestrel is a good looking bird with a few different color variation. This animal is biotic. It comes from the family of falcons. This is the smallest one of the species of falcons. They live in open country farmlands and wood edges. During the breeding season the kestrel may be limited to the…
For other uses, see Parrot (disambiguation). Scarlet Macaws. One is eating using a foot to hold a walnut, while the shell is broken with its beak.Parrots are birds of the roughly 350 species in 85 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most warm and tropical regions. Also known as psittacines (pronounced /?s?t?sa?nz/),[1][2] they are usually grouped into two families: the Psittacidae (true parrots) and the Cacatuidae (cockatoos). Parrots have a pan-tropical distribution with…
they have already have eaten fruit. Their long beaks help them reach fruits in hard places. They have two claws in the front and the back to make it easier to climb trees. Even though they eat mostly fruits they also each insects , reptiles , small birds and eggs. The toucan’s color of it’s feathers helps it blend to its surroundings. They also can spot their predators with its great sharp eyesight, then flies up high in the air to keep away from their predators. All species of Toucans from the…
looking at birds, looked for them. They had met in college, both pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Frostburg State University. Neither of them ended up in careers related to their major -- my father became a molecular biologist and my mother a school psychologist -- but they did retain their love for the natural world and, more importantly, their fierce affection for the world of birds. Because of their ornithological inclinations, I grew up surrounded by bird…
Owls are a nocturnal birds of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, a hooked beak, and typically a loud hooting call. Owls belong to a group of birds that includes about 205 species.These species are sorted into two basic groups, the true owls or typical owls, Strigidae; and the barn owls, Tytonidae. There are 16 species of barn owls. Typical owls are more diverse than barn owls, with nearly 190 species in about 23 genera. Typical owl is from 5 to 28 inches tall (13 to 71 centimeters); Barn…
When Two People See a Lot of Birds John James Audubon, the author of passage one, and Annie Dillard, the author of passage two, each develop a well organized piece with the purpose of describing their observations of flocks of birds. Both do so with a unique style that not only characterizes their sightings in depth, but persuades the reader to form a concept as well. Though their writing fashions are different, the differences are outweighed by similarities. Audubon and Dillard’s use of…
Some birds appeared in the faint blue sky flapping and soaring. All were blackish-brownish with a touch of white. They were flying a yard or maybe two and they’re coming really fast. They went “ Honk,honk.” “Where’re they going? I said. Why would so many birds go in one direction?” “It’s a sign,” Jim said gazing with an amazed look. “ When chickens fly in the same road. It’s the same way birds would go. “ I raced over to the canoe, I grasped the gun, I got back to…
George Dawson-Daily January 3, 2017 Block 1B Phalacrocorax auritus double crested cormorant Comparative Description- The Phalacrocorax auritus are outsized aquatic birds with small heads and a large kinked neck. They can grow up to 35 inches in length, and a wingspan that is between 45 to 48 inches. These birds can weigh as little as 2.6 pounds, and as much as 5.5 pounds. The male and female adults are almost the same with their characteristics, as they show no sexual dimorphism (when they male…
the most observed birds on campus are crows, whether they’re calling from the trees or stealing food from trash cans, they seem to be ever present. This is funny considering that they seemed to elude me every time I took the time to observe them. For as much as I couldn’t find them, I did make some very interesting observations that led me to my own conclusions about why they behave the way they do, and when they do it. As far as what crows look like, they’re fairly large birds- larger than a…
some faith in themselves and their beliefs. While times may get tough in life, it is important to always know your strengths and your capabilities. With a little courage on your side, you can accomplish every goal. Like most mammals, including the bird species, human beings have backbones. Anatomically speaking, the backbone is the chief support of the system, the foundation. Theoretically speaking, those who have a strong backbone will be very grounded in their beliefs. Having a solid and…