Birds of Iran

Question: For the purposes of this assignment, you are to choose an adaptive trait common to more than one species. For example, birds and bats both have wings. Write a 2-3 page (500 – 750 words, 12-point font) paper including the following elements. a. Describe what makes this trait an adaptation. Answer: For this assignment, I will choose an adaptive trait wings. Both birds and bats both have a trait that enables them to fly. Bats: The bats wings enables it to get a food eat and survive.…

First, as archosaurs, dinosaurs possessed the archosaur respiratory system that is observable in modern birds and crocodiles. Since the one-way archosaur respiratory system is highly-efficient, it could have supplied ample oxygen to support a high metabolism and endothermy in dinosaurs. Second, dinosaurs possess feathers, which would have aided in insulating…

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…

Water skimmer nymphs were collected in the littoral zone of the oxbow lake area at Howell Wetlands in Vanderburgh County on September 21st, 2017. The specimen was identified to the following taxonomic groups: Phylum Arthropoda Class Insecta Order Odonata Family Libellilidae Genus Sympetrum Identification of the specimen began by noticing an hour…

The birds opening scene begins with birds of black flying across the screen before we are cut to our main heroine walking in San Francisco union square into a pet shop. The birds circling the square let the viewer notice that something is not quite right. The black birds symbolize the mysteries and unknown until they are shown to us. Melanie is also wearing a black ensemble when we first see her. She is very well dressed and walks with such confidence but we can see she not only gives off the…

as well as city areas populated mainly by humans. The owl that I want to concentrate on is the great horned owl. The owl is classified as a Eukarya because it has a true nucleus and possesses membrane-bound organelles. This is a very powerful bird and gets its name from the tufts of feathers on its head that look like horns. These tufts like they may be the ears of the owl,…

Distribution-Australia only. Coastal northern and eastern Australia. Physical description-A large 'goose sized' bird. It has a long black neck, ending in a wave of white. A slice of white shines from its black tail feathers, and the top of it's wings, back and front, are also white. It has a sharp, orange beak. Lifestyle-These birds live in large groups, mostly consisting of over 100 of them. Habitat-These birds live in floodplains and wet grasslands. This probably means their diet consists…

is so faint and far away I can't get my hopes up. It's my last time to turkey hunt for the season and I have not seen a thing. It's about 6:30am and early spring. What a beautiful day in the woods, I can smell the pine trees and hear the morning birds chirping. I make a call again, trying to mimic a female turkey. I hear the faint gobble again but it's even farther away. My hopes are shrinking. I think I lost him or I made a bad call and he is running away. “Gobble, gobble,” that one was a…

You were taking your usual Sunday walk in your area's grassy plains. Suddenly, a swift bird glides high above you. It's a falcon. Its identity is revealed by its size and shape as it soars across the blue sky. Once the falcon reaches a certain point over the nearby lake, it tucks in its wings and drops down towards a flock of ducks. The ducks take notice of the falcon and begin to scatter. However, for one of the ducks, it was too late as the falcon pierces the duck's flesh with its razor-sharp…

inquisitive eyes, a loping gait and an intelligence level that far outreaches that of their lighter colored winged bretheren, the crow is a bird well worthy of our respect and admiration. Nearly every bird watching guide describes the American Crow as one of the more intelligent birds. They are incredibly resourceful and clever. Any way you describe them, these birds are worth watching as they go about their nesting, roosting and feeding habits. The ability to make and use tools has long been…