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    Noah Haack 10/5 Biology 6 Hawaiian Hawk The Hawaiian Hawk is one of the very few native birds of prey left on the Hawaiian Islands, and the only native hawk to Hawaii. It has a medium brown color on it’s back, and a snow white belly. It is about 16-18 inches tall weighing about 1 pound. It is a tertiary consumer, eating mostly mice, bugs, and smaller birds. The females are much larger then the males. It’s scientific name is Buteo Solitarius. It is currently under Near Threatened on the…

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    that need to be taken to help the bird survive and recover. A few cooperative groups have been set up among Federal and State agencies, university and private research centers, and the Canadian Wildlife Service. Studies are being conducted to determine where plovers breed and winter, estimate numbers, and monitor long-term changes in populations. Systems to protect the bird's habitat are conducted each year, including controlling human access to nesting areas, nest monitoring and protection,…

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    Hoatzin Essay

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    The hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), also known as the stinkbird, or Canje pheasant, is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and the Orinoco Delta in South America. It is notable for having chicks that possess claws on two of their wing digits. It is the only member of the genus Opisthocomus (Ancient Greek: "wearing long hair behind", referring to its large crest) which in turn is the only extant genus in the family Opisthocomidae. The taxonomic…

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    Barn Owl Research Paper

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    and the have dark eyes. Their faces are a pale, white-tan color, and so are the undersides of their wings. Barn owls nest and roost in cavities and abandoned buildings. Female barn owls make nests out of their own regurgitated pellets by shredding them with their feet and arranged into a cup formation. Unlike most birds, they most barn owls keep their nesting place year-round. Nest sites are often used from year to year, sometimes occupied by different owls. When they hunt, they fly low,…

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    Woodpecker Research Paper

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    Woodpeckers are a vast bird family, composed of approximately 217 species worldwide. They are found throughout the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, with the largest number of species occurring in the tropics of the New World. Here are a few woodpecker species you may encounter, along with some of the more unique members of the woodpecker family. Red-headed woodpecker The Red-headed Woodpecker is known for its fiery red-head and black and white body. It resides predominately in the Midwest and…

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    Piping Plover

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    off to Nantucket http://www.care2.com/causes/produced-in-your-backyard-rethinking-energy.html to escape the stresses of city life. But the Massachusetts island also happens to be an important habitat for a seabird -- the piping plover. Now that the birds are doing well on the island from 139 breeding pairs (1986) to 689 pairs (2015), the headaches and complaints have also increased. The complaints have gotten so bad that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is considering relaxing…

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    Black-billed Magpies is comparatively larger than jays. Bearing the long tails, large and heavy bills, and short wings, black-billed magpies seem to be cumbersome in flight (See Appendix A). The long tail plays the role of guiding sudden turns. The bird is almost entirely black with white shoulders and belly, also had shining dark wings and tail. There are distinctive white markings on the back, which can be clearly identified in flight. Owning exuberant vitality, the Black-billed Magpie is…

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    aren’t birds. Well, they are, but have little characteristics that are like birds. Emperor penguins are astounding creatures with many features that allow them to survive. As most people know they can’t fly though they are known to be excellent swimmers . The Emperor penguins is part of the Aptenodytes Genus also known as the Great Penguins. ("Emperor Penguin" 2011) The scientific name for the emperor penguin is aptenodytes forsteri. ("Emperor Penguin") Emperor penguin are amazing birds but…

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    female King Island Emu would lay around 9 eggs in the nest. The male and female would sit on the eggs until they hatched. The King Island Emu was discovered by the European settlers in 1802 when they traveled to King Island. In 1804, there were some live and some stuffed King Island Emus shipped to France. There were 2 live King Island Emus shipped to France, and they were exhibited at the Jardin des Plantes. The remains of Emus and other birds were sent to museums in Europe. They are still…

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    Midwest, States in this premotor included Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. Midwest flourished in these creatures. Illinois use to be top contender, with nearly 20 million acres of birds. Boomers (also known as prairies chickens) are a slight larger stocky bird. They have a stocky build along with rounded wings. Their tails are topically short with a color blues. Males have an orange comb feathers other their eyes and dark, elongated head feathers. Adult males…

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