Biology

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)- Species accounts includes range maps, photos, a taxonomy chart, and identification tips. Kotare, the Kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) Kotare, the Kingfisher (Halcyon sancta)- Biology and lore of this bird of New Zealand. Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)- Illustrations, sound file, and facts about the diet and nesting of this species. Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata) Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata)- Identification tips, life history, photo, and taxonomy chart for this species. Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove) Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)- Range, taxonomy, reproduction, and behavior. Includes photos. Zenaida asiatica (White-winged Dove) Zenaida asiatica (White-winged Dove)- Describes the range, habitat, physical traits, reproduction, and food habits of this bird. Includes sound recordings. Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)- Photo, range maps, and facts about this species' habitat and diet. Streptopelia roseogrisea (African Collared-Dove) Streptopelia roseogrisea (African Collared-Dove)- Sound files and taxonomy for this species. European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)- Research project by Sarah Schreiner at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Dove) Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Dove)- Facts and photos of this bird. Discusses diet, habitat, social structure, offspring and senses. Malay Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis) Malay Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)- Narrative about this species includes information about range and habits. Columba fasciata (Band-tailed Pigeon) Columba fasciata (Band-tailed Pigeon)- Range, physical characteristics, and natural history. Kereru, The Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) Kereru, The Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)- Image of and essay about this New Zealand bird. The Passenger Pigeon: Bird-Lore The Passenger Pigeon: Bird-Lore- Magazine article from 1913 with recollections of the extinct bird from the 16th to 20th Centuries. Ectopistes migratorius Ectopistes migratorius- Maggie Brown provides information on the Passenger Pigeon, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction, human uses and extinction. Passenger Pigeon Society Passenger Pigeon Society- Informal society dedicated to the preservation of the memory of the extinct Ectopistes migratorius. Membership sign-up, an extinct bird mailing list, and… Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Passenger Pigeon Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Passenger Pigeon- Summary of the biology and extinction of the species, including a description of their exhibit of Martha, the stuffed remains of the la… Extinction: The Story of the Passenger Pigeon Extinction: The Story of the Passenger Pigeon- Brief history of the events leading up to the extinction. The Passenger Pigeon The Passenger Pigeon- A different view of the demise of the passenger pigeon, which argues that the bird's way of life also doomed it. Columbina passerina (Common Ground-Dove) Columbina passerina (Common Ground-Dove)- Photo and scientific classification of this species. Columbina inca (Inca Dove) Columbina inca (Inca Dove)- Range, habitat, reproduction, behavior, and scientific classification of this species. Includes a photo and sound files. Ruddy Ground-Dove (Colmbina talpacoti) Ruddy Ground-Dove (Colmbina talpacoti)- Photos, identification tips, sound file, and taxonomy chart. Columba speciosa (Scaled Pigeon) Columba speciosa (Scaled Pigeon)- Sound recordings of this bird. Columba livia (Rock Dove, Common Pigeon) Columba livia (Rock Dove, Common Pigeon)- Description and biology of this bird, which is native to Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia, but is now found worldwide. Pink Pigeon (Columba mayeri) Pink Pigeon (Columba mayeri)- Factsheet about this critically endangered species from Mauritius, its ecology, threats and conservation. Living with Wildlife: Domestic Pigeons (Rock Doves) Living with Wildlife: Domestic Pigeons (Rock Doves)- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides a factsheet on these birds and their interactions with humans. Nycticorax nycticorax (Black-Crowned Night-Heron) Nycticorax nycticorax (Black-Crowned Night-Heron)- Physical traits, taxonomy, reproduction, and habitat of this bird. With photos. Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax violacens) Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax violacens)- Photo, distribution map, sound file, and facts about this bird's ecology. Egretta caerulea (Little Blue Heron) Egretta caerulea (Little Blue Heron)- Offers photos of this bird and describes its physical traits, food habits, and behavior. Egretta caerulea Egretta caerulea- Taxonomy, description and photograph of the little blue heron, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Egretta thula Egretta thula- Taxonomy, description and photograph of the snowy egret, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Egretta tricolor Egretta tricolor- Taxonomy, description and photograph of the tricolored heron, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Kotuku, The White Heron (Egretta alba modesta) Kotuku, The White Heron (Egretta alba modesta)- World range, habits, diet, molting, and nesting of this species. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)- Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and physical characteristics. Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)- Facts about this bird's physical traits, habitat, nesting, and diet. Includes photos. Butorides Butorides- Information from Wikipedia on these small herons, their biology, taxonomy and range. Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret) Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret)- Describes this species' range, physical traits, and natural history. Includes photos. Bubulcus ibis Bubulcus ibis- Taxonomy, photographs and description of the cattle egret, its habitat and distribution, life history, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasion informati… Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)- Personal observations and facts on habitat, nesting, and population. Botaurus lentiginosus (American Bittern) Botaurus lentiginosus (American Bittern)- Physical characteristics, range, reproduction, habitat, and conservation status. Matuku, The Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) Matuku, The Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)- Behavior, nesting, and diet of this native New Zealand bird. Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus) Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus)- Photos and a brief description of this species. Ardeola Ardeola- Information from Wikipedia on these pond herons that mostly breed in the tropical Old World. Casmerodius albus (Great Egret) Casmerodius albus (Great Egret)- Photos, sound files, and taxonomy for this species. Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron)- Images, taxonomy, behavior, and habitat of this species. Ardea alba Ardea alba- Taxonomy, description and photographs of the great egret, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Ardea herodias Ardea herodias- Taxonomy, description and photographs of the great blue heron, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Great Egret (Ardea alba) Great Egret (Ardea alba)- Describes this bird's habitat and identifying traits. Includes a photo and range maps. Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi) Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)- Photos and brief description of this bird, also known as the White-necked Heron. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)- Read about the habitat and feeding habits of this bird. Includes a photo and sound file.