Monthly Archives: August 2009

why owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink and other birds have to raise their lower eyelids?

larger eyes.

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How do I find the owner of a bird I found by using the band number?

We live in Chicago and have found a tropical bird with an identification band. Help me find out how to hook up with the owners of their pet. I douibt if it will help any. Most leg bands are for … Continue reading

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does anyone know of a website…?

where i can find a list of North American Birds and a recording of their calls, maybe? http://www.thayerbirding.com/bna.htm http://www.naturesongs.com/species.html http://www.nhest.org/birdguid.html http://birdsbybent.com/ch21-30/bluebird.html http://www.amazon.com/Sounds-North-American-Charles-Bogart/dp/B000007TN1 http://www.fatbirder.com/links_geo/america_north/index.html http://www.northbirding.com/raredoc/document.html http://mdc.mo.gov/links/Wildlife/Reference/Birds/ will these work i recomend the first one

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What kind of bird looks like a fat robin, with a red breast, yellow beak, white underbody + tail feathers?

Seen in upstate NY in late February 2009. A group of birds landed in a tree, and some of them went to the ground and started pecking around. They were larger than robins and their bellies were rounded. Sounds like … Continue reading

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Why do my finches (birds) keep fighting?

I have 2 finches; one male and one female. They’ve been chasing each other around the cage for the last few minutes biting at each other and fighting. The female keeps running the male in the nest. They were fine … Continue reading

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What types of birds are there in Livingston County, Kentucky?

What types of birds are there in Livingston County, Kentucky? I’m needing at least 2 different types. – Does anyone have any websites to help me find out? Here is a website for Kentucky’s Species Information for Public Hunting Area … Continue reading

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Sophisticated sonar of wild owls hunting in the arctic forest – BBC wildlife

Watch the predators team analyse the keen sense of hearing and ideal hunting body shape of the owl. Their satellite-shaped head means that the penalty for rustling is almost always death. Watch some of the most amazing animals on the … Continue reading

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Superb Lyrebird imitating construction work – Adelaide Zoo

This is Chook, our male Superb Lyrebird at Adelaide Zoo. We’ve had a lot of construction going on lately and Chook has picked up many of the sounds. You can find out more information on Chook and download free Chook … Continue reading

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Aging and Drama – Remember Me For Birds

“Remember Me for Birds” Cheryl McLean an actor, researcher and publisher from London, Ontario worked as a therapist and researcher in an “Over 60″ mental health program in Montreal between 01-03. She wrote the original script for this drama about … Continue reading

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Robin ~ bird bath ~ 1min 15sec

Robin having a bath after I put fresh water instead of freezing ice ! Join us at the Flickrr group Birds and Wildlife UK Duration : 0:1:15

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