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California Quail
Posted on 25 February 2009
The California Quail, Callipepla californica, also known as the California Valley Quail or Valley Quail, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. It is the state bird of California. The California Quail is a highly sociable bird that often gathers in small flocks known as “coveys”, and one of the daily communal [...] Continue Reading
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White-crowned Sparrow
Posted on 25 February 2009
The White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a medium-sized sparrow native to North America. Please note: some links and/or actions in the Express Facts may not work outside the full Wikipedia page. White-crowned Sparrow Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Emberizidae Genus: Zonotrichia Species: Z. leucophrys Binomial name Zonotrichia leucophrys (Forster, 1772) More on wikipedia.org Continue Reading
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Raven
Posted on 25 February 2009
Raven is the common name given to several larger-bodied members of the genus Corvus—but in Europe and North America the Common Raven is normally implied. Smaller-bodied species in the genus Corvus include the crows, jackdaws and the rook. Raven Common Raven Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae Genus: Corvus Species From Wikipedia. Continue Reading
Population Trends
Bird Population Trends
Posted on 25 February 2009
By The Associated Press The Associated Press – Tue Feb 10, 12:09 am ET A state-by-state list of birds that are becoming more common and less common, perhaps because of shifts related to climate change, and the estimated miles the birds have moved north over the last 40 years, according to the Audubon Society. ALABAMA Less common species: • [...] Continue Reading
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Bird Watching
How To How To Enjoy Birdwatching
Posted on 22 February 2009
By Jadon Sluck It is a popular hobby across the world. There are thousands of groups dedicated to watching birds at nature preserves, parks and recreational centers and even large groups that have annual conventions. You may be an individual dedicated to bird watching and enjoy going to parks on the weekends [...] Continue Reading
Bird Watching
Getting Binoculars To Watch Birds
Posted on 22 February 2009
By Jadon Sluck Avid bird watching enthusiasts often look like pack mules hiking to a gold rush in the west. Bird watching binoculars are one of the critical pieces of equipment they carry. Binoculars There are a lot of issues when it comes to choosing binoculars for bird watching. Optics and personal preference seem to [...] Continue Reading
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