Biology

Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio) Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio)- Describes the range, nesting, diet, and predators of this bird, also known as the Purple Gallinule. Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis)- Vital statistics, food habits, range, reproduction, and reason for this bird's decline. Laterallus ruber (Ruddy Crake) Laterallus ruber (Ruddy Crake)- Scientific classification, geographic range, and natural history of this species. Laterallus albigularis (White-Throated Crake) Laterallus albigularis (White-Throated Crake)- Sound recordings and scientific classification of this bird. Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis)- Physical traits, breeding habitat, diet, and taxonomy of this species. Weka (Gallirallus australis) Weka (Gallirallus australis)- Facts about the diet, behavior, and decline of this aquatic bird, also known as the Woodhen. Weka (Gallirallus australis) Weka (Gallirallus australis)- Photo of this bird taken in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)- Offers a photo and facts about this species' diet and physical traits. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)- Photos of the breeding adult of this species. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)- Provides a sound recording, photos, and facts on this bird's physical traits and life history. Hawaiian Coot or 'Alae Ke'oke'o (Fulica americana alai) Hawaiian Coot or 'Alae Ke'oke'o (Fulica americana alai)- Image of this species taken in Maui. American Coot American Coot- Student project on Fulica americana including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. Hawaiian Coot (Fulicia alai) Hawaiian Coot (Fulicia alai)- Photo and facts about the habitat, behavior, and conservation status of this bird. American Coot (Fulica americana) American Coot (Fulica americana)- Breeding, diet, range, taxonomy, and physical traits. Australian Coot (Fulicia australis) Australian Coot (Fulicia australis)- Discusses similar species, nesting, and diet of this New Zealand native bird. Includes taxonomy. American Coot (Fulica americana) American Coot (Fulica americana)- Photo, range map, and facts about this bird's habitat and physical traits. Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temmincki) Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temmincki)- Images plus facts about this species' physical traits, range, and habitat. Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra) Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra)- Describes the physical appearance of the male and female of this species. Includes photos. Mikado Pheasants Mikado Pheasants- Provides photographs, a description, status and information on breeding in the wild and in captivity. Copper Pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringi) Copper Pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringi)- The Internet Bird Collection provides several short videos. Reeve's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesi) Reeve's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesi)- Range, habitat, and status of this species. Includes photos. Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado)- Images and facts about this species' habitat and physical traits. Mountain Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum) Mountain Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum)- Facts on this species' breeding and habitat. Includes photos. Malayan Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron malacense) Malayan Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron malacense)- Offers images and data on this bird's range and subspecies. Grey Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron bialcaratum) Grey Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron bialcaratum)- Describes the subspecies of this bird and their range. Includes images. Germain's Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron germaini) Germain's Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron germaini)- Discusses this bird's habitat and breeding. Includes images. Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant) Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant)- Taxonomy, distribution, ecosystems, plant associations, and life history of this bird. Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)- Read about this bird's breeding habitat, winter habitat, diet, and physical characteristics. Includes a photo. Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)- Photo plus facts about this bird's habitat and diet. Albino Peacock Albino Peacock- Photographs of this magnificent bird and also albino peacock art. Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)- Personal observations and facts about this bird's territory and nesting. Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus)- Images, physical characteristics, and habitat of this bird. Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey)- Photos and taxonomy of this bird. Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)- Illustrations of this bird plus personal observations about its behavior. The Wild Turkey: Meleagris gallopavo The Wild Turkey: Meleagris gallopavo- Research project by Richard Johnson on this species, including its phylogeny, classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition a… Meleagris gallopavo Meleagris gallopavo- Details about this bird's wildlife distribution, biological data, and habitat requirements. Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)- Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat, diet, and physical characteristics. Bulwer's Pheasant (Lophura bulweri) Bulwer's Pheasant (Lophura bulweri)- The Internet Bird Collection provides several short videos. Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)- Description and photographs of several of the subspecies and details of their range. Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri) Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri)- Photos and facts about the range, physical traits, and habitat of this species. Himalayan Monal Pheasant (Lophophorus impeyanus) Himalayan Monal Pheasant (Lophophorus impeyanus)- Describes the physical appearance, habitat, and breeding of this species. Includes photos. What is a Chicken? What is a Chicken?- Article about the biology and classification of chickens, which descended from the wild Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus bankiva, also called Gallus gallus) of Southeas… Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonnerati) Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonnerati)- Describes the physical appearance of the male and female of this species. Includes facts about its range and habitat. Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius)- Images plus facts about the range, physical appearance, and habitat of this species. Francolinus adspersus: Red-billed Francolin Francolinus adspersus: Red-billed Francolin- Several short videos of this bird. Francolinus sephaena: Crested Francolin Francolinus sephaena: Crested Francolin- Several short videos of this species. Francolin Francolin- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of birds in the pheasant family. Blue Eared Pheasant (Crossoptilon auritum) Blue Eared Pheasant (Crossoptilon auritum)- Photos and facts about breeding this species. Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica)- The Internet Bird Collection provides several short videos. Koreke, The New Zealand Quail (Coturnix novaezelandiae) Koreke, The New Zealand Quail (Coturnix novaezelandiae)- Describes two other species of quail and tells how this species became extinct.