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Barn Owls do not hoot like most owls. However, they do have various types of calls. There are five main categories of calls: screams, snores, hisses, chirrups and twitters, and other calls. The scream category consists of the advertising call … Continue reading
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Appearance: The northern cardinal is fairly large with a length of about 8.3 to 9.1 inches. This bird features a long tail with a short and thick bill. The northern cardinal is an example of sexual dimorphism as the male is … Continue reading
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Spotted Sandpiper songs and calls are relatively similar, in that both consist of weet notes. Variations in calling may include peet or certain squeals, however songs are mostly characterized by a string of the weet note. According to Heidemann and … Continue reading
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When one thinks of an owl, one normally associated it with its classic call: “hoot-hoot”. But have you ever associated an owl with the phrase “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you-all?” The species Strix Varia, known best by … Continue reading
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There have been a lot of researches done about birds and their behavior. Lately, scientists have focus their study on American Crows. There is something special about the American Crows. They are very smart learners. American Crows are able to … Continue reading
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Types of Songs and Calls: For such a large bird, the Bald Eagle’s voice is surprisingly weak. Its call is compared to a snickering laugh and consists of seven or eight notes sounded quickly and haltingly in a way that … Continue reading
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Bird Appearance: The Bald Eagle has a white head and tail, and a dark brown body and wings. The iris, beak, legs, and feet of this adult bird are also yellow. They are one of the larger birds found in … Continue reading
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The Barn Owl (scientific name Tyto alba) is not only one of the most widely distributed of owls, but of all land birds. It is a highly adaptable bird, as seen in the versatility of both its food and habitat selections. … Continue reading
A Day in the Life of Gavia stellate A Day in the Life of Gavia stellate, a Red-Throated Loon Today we are reporting on a very interesting species of bird known as the “Red-throated loon”, whose scientific name is Gavia … Continue reading
Bubo scandiacus Appearance: Large bulky body 20.5-28 inches in length Wingspan:49.6-57.1 in Dense feathering on legs Thick feathers Smoothly rounded head; no ear tufts Yellow eyes Fur covered talons Females are generally larger than the males, and have more black markings … Continue reading
