Biology

Lady Amherst’s Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) Lady Amherst’s Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae)- Photographs, European distribution map and identification features. Yellow Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus mut. luteus) Yellow Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus mut. luteus)- Photos of this species and facts about this color mutation. Lady Amherst Pheasant Standards Lady Amherst Pheasant Standards- Identification of pure captive Amherst. Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)- Photos plus data on breeding and color mutations. Golden Pheasants (Chrysolophus pictus) Golden Pheasants (Chrysolophus pictus)- Photographs and information from Feathersite. Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii)- The Internet Bird Collection provides several short videos. Ruffed Grouse: Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse: Bonasa umbellus- Research project by Kelly Uelmen at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Ruffed Grouse Facts Ruffed Grouse Facts- Data on this bird's range, physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and population status. Includes photos and a sound recording of this bird's drumming. Hazel Grouse (Bonasa bonasia) Hazel Grouse (Bonasa bonasia)- Image of this bird's chick, taken in Japan. Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)- Image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat. Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis)- The Internet Bird Collection provides several short videos. Internet Bird Collection: Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea) Internet Bird Collection: Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea)- Photographs and videos of this bird. Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea) Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea)- Photo of this species. Bald Eagle Bald Eagle- Research project by Andy Taylor on this bird, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and its place as a national symbol. American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)- Information on this species with a sound clip of its call and video clip of an eagle catching a fish. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)- Offers a photo of this raptor in flight and describes its diet, habitat, and physical characteristics. Steller's Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) Steller's Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)- Photo of adult bird in flight. White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)- Image of this bird in flight. American Bald Eagle Information American Bald Eagle Information- Photos, history, physical traits, nesting, and feeding habits of Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Includes poems and stories. Ruppell's Griffon (Gyps rueppellii) Ruppell's Griffon (Gyps rueppellii)- Facts, photos, and videos of this species, also known as Ruppell's Vulture. Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)- Facts about this bird's diet, habitat, behavior, and migration. Includes photographs and videos. Kahu, The Harrier Hawk (Circus approximans) Kahu, The Harrier Hawk (Circus approximans)- Provides facts about the feeding habits and courtship behavior of this accipiter. Includes an illustration. Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)- Image of this bird in flight and facts about its habitat and physical traits. Includes range maps. Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)- Explains how to distinguish the male, female, juvenile, and nestling of this species. Includes a sound file. Circaetus Circaetus- Information from Wikipedia on these medium-sized raptors, the snake eagles, mostly found in Africa. Common Black-hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) Common Black-hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus)- Photos, habitat, physical description, reproduction, and behavior of this species. Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)- Provides photographs, range, habitat, description, reproduction and behavior. Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)- Scientific classification, natural history, and conservation status of this species. Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)- Describes the physical traits, food habits, and behavior of this buteo. Includes photos. Red-tailed Hawk: Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk: Buteo jamaicensis- Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species. Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)- Photo, distribution, ecology, food habits, and habitat of this species. Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus)- Identifying characteristics, habitat, nesting, and range of this hawk. Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius)- Details this bird's habitat and behavior and describes conservation efforts. Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)- Information on this species with photographs and a sound clip. Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus)- Identification tips, a photo, and a taxonomy chart for this bird. Pale Male Pale Male- Images and information about the Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) nesting on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)- Images of this bird and its feather. Includes facts about habitat and diet. Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)- Fact sheet describes this species' habitat, diet, and nesting. Includes a photo. Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi) Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi)- Provides a photo of this critically endangered species and describes its decline and current range. Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)- Photos of the light morph adult of this species. White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus) White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus)- Photos of this species and a brief fact sheet. Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris) Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)- Photo of the subadult of this species. Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)- Includes status, behavior, and external factors influencing this species. Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)- Provides photographs and information on this bird and describes its range, diet, status, and behavior. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)- Describes this bird's identifying characteristics, migration status, nesting, diet, and taxonomy. Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)- Article from Birds of North America Online. Further detailed information on the species is available to subscribers. Tiny Hawk (Accipiter superciliosus) Tiny Hawk (Accipiter superciliosus)- Information on this species and its status worldwide. Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)- Photos, geographic range, habitat, physical traits, and behavior of this species. Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)- Provides facts about this raptor's habitat, diet, and physical characteristics. Includes a photo. Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)- Provides detailed photos of this bird and its plumage.