Bird Species

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Photo via Andrew Evans of the National Geographic.King Penguinsare notorious for their prim, tuxedoed appearance -- but a recently discovered all-black penguin seems unafraid to defy convention. In what has been described as a "one in a zillion kind of mutation," biologists say that...

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Freaks of Nature: Self Inflating Fish National Geographic | MySpace Video

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The shoebill is one of my favorite birds, though I've never seen one in person. They get very large, upwards of 115-150 cm (45-64 in) tall, with a wingspan of 230-260 cm (91-125 in). I imagine that bill can do some damage, given that it's used to scoop up and devour small crocodiles. They're even reporte...

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Whenever I see a hornbill, and I behold that mighty beak and its casque, all I see is a massive wedge of toenail, complete with fungal infection. I want to call my grandpa's podiatrist and have him prescribe these birds some sort of anti-fungus medication, anything to mend what seems to be a jagged mass...

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This video of Alex The Parrot definitely takes the cake. Alex The Parrot gained international recognition for his use of language and emotional capabilities: his trainer reported that he had the intelligence level of a 5 year-old human. Alex died suddenly and unexpectedly almost two years ago, on...

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A priceless part of the Natural History Museum's collection of tropical bird skins has been stolen. Almost 300 brightly coloured specimens were taken from the ornithological collection in Tring, Hertfordshire, by thieves who are thought to have stolen them to order, possibly for a collector. De...

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A snowy owl father hunts round the clock to feed his hungry chicks.

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According to data recorders strapped to pigeons' heads, pigeon migration may not be too different from human navigation: the birds use landmarks to navigate, they pay more attention when in cities, and they even recognize other pigeon colonies. In their study, the University of Zurich team...

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This is absolutely hideous. It looks all rough and eew Source I can't believe I've never heard of this bird. Behold the Sri Lanka Frogmouth. This is a nocturnal bird, most closely related to nightjars. As you might guess, they are found in Sri Lanka, but also in Southwest India. As parents they work in s...

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AP FILE - In this undated file photo a great cormorant is seen on Seal Island off the coast of Maine. Some PORTLAND, Maine Bald eagles, bouncing back after years of decline, are swaggering forth with an appetite for great cormorant chicks that threatens to wipe out that bird population in the Unite...

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-- Edited by Dj Quiva on Friday 8th of May 2009 07:38:17 PM

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Britain's warming climate is helping rare birds to breed here in record numbers, research showed yesterday. The Rare Breeding Birds Panel reported that little egrets, firecrests, cranes and Mediterranean gulls all chalked up their highest numbers since monitoring began in 1973. The most up-to...

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I t run into many uglies in Jamaica. But I'm proud to say I see these birdies nearly every day. lol. You're staring into the deathly gaze of the Turkey Vulture. Here are a few quick facts I learned about one of my favorite birds: 1) They have no vocal organs--they can only hiss or grunt, 2) They have an amaz...

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The hoatzin is a species of bird found in the Amazon of still debated origins. The species is unique in several ways, including the presence of two claws at the end of each wing as a chick, and a digestive system based on fermentation. The species is also known by the name "stinkbird", a name t...

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The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is one of the most widely distributed owls on the planet. Chances are, if you are reading this blog, you've got barn owls nearby. I've encountered them many times, and can often hear them screeching when they fly over head (they are known for their frequent calls). I've also ste...

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Greater Sage-grouse The greater sage-grouse is North America's largest grouse. You should watch the courting ritual of the male greater sage-grouse. Im not sure which is greater, the bizarre yellow sacs that inflate, or the sound they make. It reminds me of the hooded seal. Source [youtube=http:...

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The Andean Condor is second only to the California Condor in the weight and size category for New World birds. A full-sized male stands around 4 feet tall, has a wingspan of almost 10 feet, and weighs 20 - 30 lbs. Interestingly enough, it is vultures in the Old World that top the list of largest birds. The...

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This is David Attenborough's rated number 1 TV moment. The amazing Lyre Bird with is superb sounds imitations! It is very real, and truly amazing. Research this bird anywhere on the net. This bird can imitate/mimic a Camera, Chainsaws & Car. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuFyq...

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"Ripe fruit plunks to the ground and rolls to the road at my left. That instant, the cassowary bursts from a tangle of ferns outside Clump Mountain National Park near Mission Beach, Australia. The bird's sharp beak is pointed roughly at my neck. Her eyes bulge. She probably weighs about 140 poun...

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Besides being able to hover in place, the hummingbird can also fly backwards. It is the only bird able to do so. Source

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Source: hereThe flamingo's characteristic pink coloring is caused by what they eat. Young flamingos are gray and their feathers turn pink only after they begin eating a steady diet of shrimp and plankton.

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Planet Earth: Birds of Paradise. @ Yahoo! Video

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Source: http://uglyoverload.blogspot.com Can't Ask for a Better Shot I could stare at this photo for hours. This is one of my favorite birds. Check out this marabou stork's hair, beak, neck, and eyes. You couldn't ask for a better shot than this. This particular bird abides in Duisburg, Germany -- f...

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	All-black penguin discovered (Preview) Photo via Andrew Evans of the National Geographic.King Penguinsare notorious for their prim, tuxedoed appearance -- but a recently discovered all-black penguin seems unafraid to defy convention. In what has been described as a "one in a zillion kind of mutation," biologists say that...	Dj Quiva	2	3953	Mar 12, 2010 by Shem
	Hilarious...the self-inflating fish! (Preview) Freaks of Nature: Self Inflating Fish National Geographic \| MySpace Video	Jollyjo	2	2043	Mar 1, 2010 by Jollyjo
	Shoe Bills Bird Species Alien Animals (Preview) The shoebill is one of my favorite birds, though I've never seen one in person. They get very large, upwards of 115-150 cm (45-64 in) tall, with a wingspan of 230-260 cm (91-125 in). I imagine that bill can do some damage, given that it's used to scoop up and devour small crocodiles. They're even reporte...	Dj Quiva	2	2214	Feb 17, 2010 by Shem
	Silvery-cheeked Hornbill Bird Species Alien Animals (Preview) Whenever I see a hornbill, and I behold that mighty beak and its casque, all I see is a massive wedge of toenail, complete with fungal infection. I want to call my grandpa's podiatrist and have him prescribe these birds some sort of anti-fungus medication, anything to mend what seems to be a jagged mass...	Dj Quiva	0	2354	Sep 26, 2009 by Dj Quiva
	Alex The Parrot: The Smartest Parrot Ever? (VIDEO) (Preview) This video of Alex The Parrot definitely takes the cake. Alex The Parrot gained international recognition for his use of language and emotional capabilities: his trainer reported that he had the intelligence level of a 5 year-old human. Alex died suddenly and unexpectedly almost two years ago, on...	Dj Quiva	0	2084	Sep 3, 2009 by Dj Quiva
	299 tropical birds stolen from the Natural History Museum (Preview) A priceless part of the Natural History Museum's collection of tropical bird skins has been stolen. Almost 300 brightly coloured specimens were taken from the ornithological collection in Tring, Hertfordshire, by thieves who are thought to have stolen them to order, possibly for a collector. De...	Dj Quiva	0	2162	Aug 18, 2009 by Dj Quiva
	Hunting Owls (Preview) A snowy owl father hunts round the clock to feed his hungry chicks.	Dj Quiva	0	2177	Aug 9, 2009 by Dj Quiva
	Scientists Read Pigeons' Brains For The Secrets Of Their Navigation pigeons (Preview) According to data recorders strapped to pigeons' heads, pigeon migration may not be too different from human navigation: the birds use landmarks to navigate, they pay more attention when in cities, and they even recognize other pigeon colonies. In their study, the University of Zurich team...	Dj Quiva	0	1973	Jul 2, 2009 by Dj Quiva
	Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Preview) This is absolutely hideous. It looks all rough and eew Source I can't believe I've never heard of this bird. Behold the Sri Lanka Frogmouth. This is a nocturnal bird, most closely related to nightjars. As you might guess, they are found in Sri Lanka, but also in Southwest India. As parents they work in s...	Dj Quiva	1	2092	Jun 4, 2009 by Shem
	Flourishing eagles feast on Maine's rare seabirds (Preview) AP FILE - In this undated file photo a great cormorant is seen on Seal Island off the coast of Maine. Some PORTLAND, Maine Bald eagles, bouncing back after years of decline, are swaggering forth with an appetite for great cormorant chicks that threatens to wipe out that bird population in the Unite...	DeKaNo	0	2071	May 18, 2009 by DeKaNo
	Einstein-The Talking Bird (way smart) (Preview) -- Edited by Dj Quiva on Friday 8th of May 2009 07:38:17 PM	Dj Quiva	1	2100	May 9, 2009 by Shem
	Britain's warmer climate is 'encouraging rare birds to breed' (Preview) Britain's warming climate is helping rare birds to breed here in record numbers, research showed yesterday. The Rare Breeding Birds Panel reported that little egrets, firecrests, cranes and Mediterranean gulls all chalked up their highest numbers since monitoring began in 1973. The most up-to...	BadAbe123	0	2133	Apr 6, 2009 by BadAbe123
	Moon Walking Manakin Bird info vid (Preview) Source For more information on the Mankin click here	Dj Quiva	2	2423	Mar 16, 2009 by Ranade
	Turkey Vulture.. Johncrow (Preview) I t run into many uglies in Jamaica. But I'm proud to say I see these birdies nearly every day. lol. You're staring into the deathly gaze of the Turkey Vulture. Here are a few quick facts I learned about one of my favorite birds: 1) They have no vocal organs--they can only hiss or grunt, 2) They have an amaz...	Dj Quiva	1	1999	Mar 9, 2009 by BadAbe123
	Hoatzin (Preview) The hoatzin is a species of bird found in the Amazon of still debated origins. The species is unique in several ways, including the presence of two claws at the end of each wing as a chick, and a digestive system based on fermentation. The species is also known by the name "stinkbird", a name t...	Dj Quiva	4	2260	Mar 9, 2009 by BadAbe123
	The Barn Owl (Preview) The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is one of the most widely distributed owls on the planet. Chances are, if you are reading this blog, you've got barn owls nearby. I've encountered them many times, and can often hear them screeching when they fly over head (they are known for their frequent calls). I've also ste...	Dj Quiva	6	2455	Mar 9, 2009 by BadAbe123
	Parakeets multiply in Britain (Preview) mce_href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN	Jollyjo	1	2153	Mar 9, 2009 by BadAbe123
	Greater Sage-grouse (Preview) Greater Sage-grouse The greater sage-grouse is North America's largest grouse. You should watch the courting ritual of the male greater sage-grouse. Im not sure which is greater, the bizarre yellow sacs that inflate, or the sound they make. It reminds me of the hooded seal. Source [youtube=http:...	Dj Quiva	1	2342	Nov 30, 2008 by Shem
	Andean Condor (Preview) The Andean Condor is second only to the California Condor in the weight and size category for New World birds. A full-sized male stands around 4 feet tall, has a wingspan of almost 10 feet, and weighs 20 - 30 lbs. Interestingly enough, it is vultures in the Old World that top the list of largest birds. The...	Dj Quiva	1	2204	Nov 29, 2008 by Shem
	Lyre Bird - Imitating Sounds - David Attenborough (Preview) This is David Attenborough's rated number 1 TV moment. The amazing Lyre Bird with is superb sounds imitations! It is very real, and truly amazing. Research this bird anywhere on the net. This bird can imitate/mimic a Camera, Chainsaws & Car. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuFyq...	Dj Quiva	0	1981	Nov 22, 2008 by Dj Quiva
	Meet the world's most dangerous bird? (Preview) "Ripe fruit plunks to the ground and rolls to the road at my left. That instant, the cassowary bursts from a tangle of ferns outside Clump Mountain National Park near Mission Beach, Australia. The bird's sharp beak is pointed roughly at my neck. Her eyes bulge. She probably weighs about 140 poun...	Jollyjo	2	2329	Oct 9, 2008 by naturalhazard
	Nesting Puffin (Preview)	Dj Quiva	0	2023	Sep 20, 2008 by Dj Quiva
	What bird can fly backwards? (Preview) Besides being able to hover in place, the hummingbird can also fly backwards. It is the only bird able to do so. Source	Dj Quiva	0	2129	Sep 20, 2008 by Dj Quiva
	Why are flamingos pink? (Preview) Source: hereThe flamingo's characteristic pink coloring is caused by what they eat. Young flamingos are gray and their feathers turn pink only after they begin eating a steady diet of shrimp and plankton.	Dj Quiva	0	2030	Sep 20, 2008 by Dj Quiva
	Conjoined Birds... (Preview)	Jollyjo	2	1961	Sep 11, 2008 by Jollyjo
	Stork vs. Mongoose (Preview)	Dj Quiva	1	1804	Sep 9, 2008 by Jollyjo
	The Blue Grosbeak (Preview)	Jollyjo	0	1728	Jul 31, 2008 by Jollyjo
	A beautiful video of some love birds... (Preview) -- Edited by Jollyjo at 03:45, 2008-07-31	Jollyjo	0	1690	Jul 31, 2008 by Jollyjo
	Birds of Paradise (Preview) Planet Earth: Birds of Paradise. @ Yahoo! Video	Jollyjo	0	1937	Jul 27, 2008 by Jollyjo
	Can't Ask for a Better Shot (Preview) Source: http://uglyoverload.blogspot.com Can't Ask for a Better Shot I could stare at this photo for hours. This is one of my favorite birds. Check out this marabou stork's hair, beak, neck, and eyes. You couldn't ask for a better shot than this. This particular bird abides in Duisburg, Germany -- f...	Dj Quiva	0	1496	Jul 26, 2008 by Dj Quiva
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