Biology

Larus audouinii Larus audouinii- Photographs and soundclip of Audouiens gull. Gull Identification Gull Identification- Photos, detailed plumage descriptions, quiz gulls, articles, hybrids, mystery birds, and links. Covers North American species and some Siberian and European g… Larus hyperboreus: Glaucous Gull Larus hyperboreus: Glaucous Gull- Gallery of photographs of this species. Larus fuscus intermedius: Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus intermedius: Lesser Black-backed Gull- Several photographs of this species. Larus chaninnans chaninnans Larus chaninnans chaninnans- Several photographs of the Black Sea Yellow-legged Gull. Larus melanocephalus Larus melanocephalus- Several photographs of the Mediterranean Gull with a sound file. Larus glaucoides (Iceland Gull) Larus glaucoides (Iceland Gull)- Close-up photos of this species. Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)- Identification tips, Christmas Bird Count Map, taxonomy chart, and photos of this species. Black-backed Gull (Larus dominicanus) Black-backed Gull (Larus dominicanus)- Illustration and brief history of this native New Zealand bird. Little Gull (Larus minutus) Little Gull (Larus minutus)- Species account describes the physical traits, reproduction, ecology, and behavior of this species. Includes a photo and range map. Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus)- Provides a photo of this bird and facts about its physical appearance, range, breeding, and diet. Includes a range map and sound file. California Gull (Larus californicus) California Gull (Larus californicus)- Species account describes this bird's physical traits, distribution, reproduction, ecology, and behavior. Includes a sound file. Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)- Image, distribution maps, and facts about the habitat and physical traits of this bird. Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla)- Photos, range maps, sound file, identification tips, and life history. Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan)- Provides photo, distribution map, and data on this bird's reproduction, ecology, and behavior. Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia) Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia)- Offers a description of the adult, juvenile, and nestling of this species. Includes a photo and a range map. Italian Gulls Italian Gulls- Photo gallery by Menotti Passarella. Atlantic Yellow-legged Gulls Atlantic Yellow-legged Gulls- Photographs and notes on these species found on the Atlantic (Canaries, Morocco, Portugal, Spain) by Nick Rossiter. Mew Gull (Larus canus) Mew Gull (Larus canus)- Photos, identification tips, range maps, and taxonomy chart. Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)- Details this bird's breeding habits, migration, and description, with photographs of adult and young birds. Chlidonias niger (Black Tern) Chlidonias niger (Black Tern)- Photos of this bird and its nest, physical characteristics, food habits, reproduction, and conservation status. Vanellus indicus: Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus: Red-wattled Lapwing- Several short videos of this species provided by the Internet Bird Collection. Vanellus Vanellus- Information from Wikipedia on the lapwings, their description and systematics, and a list of species. Pacific Golden Plover: Pluvialis fulva Pacific Golden Plover: Pluvialis fulva- Photo and facts about this New Zealand migratory bird. Pluvialis Pluvialis- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of plovers with a list of species and a photograph of Pluvialis dominica, the American golden plover. Piping Plover: Charadrius melodus Piping Plover: Charadrius melodus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. Semipalmated Plover: Charadrius semipalmatus Semipalmated Plover: Charadrius semipalmatus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. Wilson's Plover: Charadrius wilsonia Wilson's Plover: Charadrius wilsonia- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. Mountain Plover: Charadrius montanus Mountain Plover: Charadrius montanus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. Killdeer: Charadrius vociferus Killdeer: Charadrius vociferus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. Snowy Plover: Charadrius alexandrinus Snowy Plover: Charadrius alexandrinus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. Piping Plover Atlantic Coast Population Piping Plover Atlantic Coast Population- Biology and management, including the full recovery plan, current productivity data, and a slide show of Charadrius melodus. Creation Truths: Evolution Loses its Way Creation Truths: Evolution Loses its Way- Article discussing the remarkable migration journey made by the Golden Plover from Alaska to Hawaii. Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)- Images, identification tips, Christmas Bird Count map, and taxonomy chart. Tuturiwhatu, The New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) Tuturiwhatu, The New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus)- Illustration, photo, and facts about this bird's population status and nesting. Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)- Presents a photo of this bird and facts about its diet and habitat. Includes range maps. Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)- Photo of the adult bird in Europe. Mongolian Plover Mongolian Plover- Physical characteristics, diet, and taxonomy of this species. Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris) Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris)- Range, habitat, and physical description of this bird. Includes a photo. Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus)- Identification tips, photos, range maps, and life history. Piping Plover - An Endangered Species Piping Plover - An Endangered Species- Includes status, behaviour and environmental effects on the species. Ngutuparore, the Wrybill (Anarchynchus frontalis) Ngutuparore, the Wrybill (Anarchynchus frontalis)- Focuses on this bird's physical traits, habitat, and breeding. Project Puffin and the Seabird Restoration Program Project Puffin and the Seabird Restoration Program- National Audubon Society program dedicated to restoring seabird diversity. The program promotes the protection and appreciation… Fratercula cirrhata (Tufted Puffin) Fratercula cirrhata (Tufted Puffin)- Describes the physical characteristics, reproduction, habitat, and diet of this species. Lists its predators. Fratercula arctica (Atlantic Puffin) Fratercula arctica (Atlantic Puffin)- Facts about this species' geographic range, food habits, and behavior. Includes a photo. Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)- Identifying traits, nesting, diet, and taxonomy. Includes photos. Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix) Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix)- Photos and personal observations of this bird in Ithaca, NY, December 2001. Putangitangi, The Paradise Duck (Tadorna variegata) Putangitangi, The Paradise Duck (Tadorna variegata)- Facts about the habitat, nesting, and feeding of this bird which is endemic to New Zealand. Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata) Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)- Photos of the male and female of this species by Peter LaTourrette. Somateria fischeri (Spectacled Eider) Somateria fischeri (Spectacled Eider)- Narrative includes facts about this bird's physical characteristics, natural history, and conservation status.