All About Frill Neck Monarch

As lorealis, the frill-necked monarch is a species of songbird in the family Monarchidae. It only lives in the woodlands in the northern part of Australia's Cape York Peninsula. That year, Kendall Broadbent gathered a specimen of the frill-necked monarch that was first described by Charles Walter De Vis, an English ornithologist who used to be a priest. But specimens that had not been described had been kept in the Macleay Museum in Sydney and the National Museum in Melbourne for twenty years before that.[3]The following year, in Somerset, Cape York, H. G. Barnard found the first eggs. The frill-necked monarch is a monarch flycatcher, which…

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In my front yard I found a nest full of Baby Bunnies

It's spring now! This is the time of year for animals to have babies. Wildlife in our area is beginning to build nests and have kids. This is more likely to happen to you since you're probably staying home more than normal. When it's a baby rabbit, it can be very scary and confusing to find a nest or a young animal by itself. We're going to talk about these animals and what to do if you come across a baby rabbit. The Eastern Cottontail is the type of rabbit you'll see in Northwest Indiana. They have their young in early spring to summer. They hide…

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10 Amazing Facts About Birds You Might Not Know

Birds are among the most diverse and adaptable animals on the planet. They can be found in almost every habitat, from the frozen poles to the scorching deserts. They have evolved a variety of amazing features and behaviors to survive and thrive in their environments. Here are 10 facts about birds that you might not know. Hummingbirds can fly backwards and sideways. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can hover in the air and fly in any direction, including backwards and sideways. They can do this because they have a flexible shoulder joint that allows them to rotate their wings up to 180 degrees. Lyrebirds can…

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Chaffinch: A Colorful and Tuneful Finch

The chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a small passerine bird that belongs to the finch family. It is one of the most common and widespread birds in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has also been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. The chaffinch is easily recognized by its colorful plumage, especially the male, which has a reddish-pink face, breast, and belly, a blue-grey crown and nape, a chestnut brown back, and white and yellow markings on the wings and tail. The female is duller, with brownish-green and grey-white tones. The chaffinch has a repertoire of six different songs, which it sings from the treetops during the breeding…

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Blue Jay: A Beautiful and Intelligent Bird

  Blue jays are one of the most recognizable and widespread birds in North America. They are known for their striking blue, white, and black plumage, their loud and varied calls, and their intelligence and adaptability. In this article, we will explore some of the fascinating facts and behaviors of this remarkable bird. Appearance and Identification: Blue jays have a crest on their head, a black necklace around their throat, and a white face and belly. Their wings and tail are blue with black bars and white spots. Their bill, legs, and feet are black. They are about 10 to 12 inches long and weigh about…

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The Majestic and Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes

Grey crowned cranes are one of the most beautiful and graceful birds in Africa. They have a distinctive golden crown of feathers on their heads, a bright red throat pouch, and a white and gray body with colorful wings. They are also the national bird of Uganda and a symbol of royalty and dignity. These cranes live in wetlands, grasslands, savannas, and cultivated areas in eastern and southern Africa. They are omnivorous and feed on seeds, insects, frogs, and other small animals. They are social and form large flocks outside the breeding season. They are monogamous and mate for life. They perform elaborate courtship dances and…

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