Biology

Owl Gallery: Species: Athene Owl Gallery: Species: Athene- Photographs of a number of owls in this genus. The Burrowing Owl The Burrowing Owl- The burrowing owl and other endangered animal and bird species in Alberta, Canada and North America. Asio otus (Long-eared Owl) Asio otus (Long-eared Owl)- Species account from the Animal Diversity Web. Long-eared Owl: Asio otus Long-eared Owl: Asio otus- Photographs and information provided by South Dakota Birds and Birding. Short-eared Owl: Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl: Asio flammeus- Photographs and information on this owl provided by South Dakota Birds and Birding. Owl Gallery: Species: Asio Owl Gallery: Species: Asio- Photographs of a number of species in this genus. Boreal Owls / Tengmalm's Owls Boreal Owls / Tengmalm's Owls- Boreal or Tengmalm's Owls - descriptions, photos and sounds. Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus) Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus)- The Internet Bird Collection provides several short videos. Aegolius acadicus: Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus: Northern Saw-whet Owl- Small gallery of photographs. Aegolius funereus: Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus: Boreal Owl- Small gallery of photographs. Trichoglossus haematodus: The Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus: The Rainbow Lorikeet- Research project by Samantha Runde on this Australian bird including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrit… Kakapo Recovery Programme Kakapo Recovery Programme- Aims to help preserve the species by supporting direct assistance programmes and public education. With a population of only 86 the Kakapo is one of the… Wikipedia: Kakapo Wikipedia: Kakapo- Article with sections on the bird's physical characteristics, behaviour, breeding habits, habitat and conservation. Strigops habroptilus Strigops habroptilus- New Zealand endemic bird, the Kakapo or owl parrot. The Kakapo Parrot The Kakapo Parrot- Site dedicated to the Kakapo, its habits and its threats. Mautitius Echo Parakeet (Psittacula echo) Mautitius Echo Parakeet (Psittacula echo)- Species account for this endangered bird. Includes a photo. Poicephalus Poicephalus- Provides information about all the Poicephalus species. Illustrated with pictures. Kea (Nestor notabilis) Kea (Nestor notabilis)- Facts about this bird's range, habitat, physical appearance, reproduction, feeding, and conservation status. Includes a photo and illustration. Kea (Nestor notabilis) Kea (Nestor notabilis)- Narrative includes facts about this bird's behavior, diet, and habitat. Kaka, the Brown or Bush Parrot (Nestor meridionalis) Kaka, the Brown or Bush Parrot (Nestor meridionalis)- Describes the nesting, diet, and history of this New Zealand endemic bird. Kakariki, the New Zealand Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) Kakariki, the New Zealand Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)- Discusses the history, physical appearance, habitat, and nesting of this species. Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor) Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)- Describes this bird's history, habitat, nesting, and physical appearance. Blue Macaws Blue Macaws- Information, photos and articles about Hyacinth, Lear's and Spix's Macaws in the wild, and the extinct Glaucous Macaw. Amigos de las Aves Amigos de las Aves- Costa Rican nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of scarlet and great green (Buffon's) macaws through captive breeding and reintroduction into … Black-Billed Amazon (Amazona agilis) Black-Billed Amazon (Amazona agilis)- Physical appearance, Photographs and status. Red-crowned Parrot (Amazona viridigenalis) Red-crowned Parrot (Amazona viridigenalis)- Photo of this species taken in Texas. Sulphur Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) Sulphur Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)- Facts about this bird's habits, diet, and habitat. Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)- Sound recording, photos, life history, and identification tips. Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)- Photo of this species taken in California. Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana)- Images and description of this bird's diet, habitat, and range. Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans)- Taxonomy, nesting, diet, and physical appearance of this bird. Includes range maps. Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans)- Photo of the adult of this species. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)- Photos of this species taken in Texas. Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)- Identification tips, range maps, and life history of this bird. Includes photos. Brown-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus) Brown-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)- Photo plus brief description of range and habitat. Black-capped Flycatcher (Empidonax atriceps) Black-capped Flycatcher (Empidonax atriceps)- Images of this bird plus brief description of habitat and range. Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)- Description and conservation of this endangered migratory bird, which requires riparian, cottonwood-willow habitat (al… Empidonax wrightii (Gray Flycatcher) Empidonax wrightii (Gray Flycatcher)- Describes this bird's physical appearance, song, habitat, an ecology. Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri)- Photo of the spring adult of this species. Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)- Photo, sound recording, breeding maps, and identification tips. Empidonax hammondii (Hammond's Flycatcher) Empidonax hammondii (Hammond's Flycatcher)- Physical description, habitat, reproduction, and distribution of this species. Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens)- Photos, sound recordings, breeding map, taxonomy chart, and identification tips. Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus) Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus)- Describes the range, physical traits, and habitat of this bird. Includes photos. Greater Pewee (Contopus pertinax) Greater Pewee (Contopus pertinax)- Photo, identification tips, life history, and taxonomy. Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus)- Brief fact sheet includes data on the nest location, nest type, eggs, and diet of this species. Turdus migratorius (American Robin) Turdus migratorius (American Robin)- Includes facts about this bird's reproduction, behavior, and habitat. With photos. Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)- Brief narrative focuses on this bird's song and compares it to that of other species. Living with Wildlife: Robins Living with Wildlife: Robins- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides a factsheet on these birds, their biology and their interactions with humans. The Blackbird (Turdus merula) The Blackbird (Turdus merula)- Explains how this species defines and defends its territory. Includes an illustration. American Robin (Turdus migratorius) American Robin (Turdus migratorius)- Photo, range maps, habitat, diet, identifying traits.