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Why is Bachman’s Sparrow considered endangered? Their population has diminished mainly because of the logging of pine forests in the early 1900s. Succession of savannas and glades to dense, woody areas because of fire suppression and invasion by cedars into glades have also drastically reduced available habitat.…
The golden-cheeked warbler, native to central Texas, have been on the endangered list since May 4th, of 1990. These birds live in the Ashe juniper (cedar), oaks, as well as other hardwood trees found throughout this region. The golden cheeked warbler are endangered due to the clearing of much of their oak woodland and tall juniper habitat for the installment of homes, roads, stores, and otherwise human related needs (TPWD). Another cause of their endangerment is the flooding of their habitat during the construction of lakes. Recovery efforts are being conducted by over 400 landowners throughout regions in which the warbler is located, these landowners are being assisted by the U.S. fish and wildlife service to create…
Eaglets used for reintroduction may be captive-hatched, or, since usually only two young per nest survive, they may be transferred from a bald eagle nest with a clutch of more than two. These "extra" eaglets are placed in the nest of an adult pair whose own eggs are infertile or fail to…
The Yellow-Billed Jacamar is commonly about 18-21 centimeters in height and 16-24 grams in weight, although it may vary. The Yellow-Billed Jacamar has a copper colored chest and a dark metallic green coat on it’s wings and back. The head is half black and half green and the coppery chest and black head makes the Yellow-Billed Jacamar look very similar to a North-American Robin. The beak of the Yellow-Billed Jacamar is very long in order to catch insects out of the air and on the ground. The Yellow-Billed Jacamar only eats insects making an insectivore and it’s beak furthers this notion because it all Jacamars have a long but thick beak for stabbing and catching bugs mid-flight or on the ground. The Yellow-Billed Jacamar likes to eat large and showy butterflies that happen to pass by it as well. They have few predators but they may include raptors and ground mammals. Yellow-Billed Jacamars are always described as having a glossy or metallic coat of feathers, and they much resemble Old-World Bee eaters. All Jacamars also have short and weak legs that have two toes facing forward and two toes pointing backward which allows them to perch on branches and more with ease and comfort for a long…
Hyacinth Macaw, Nesting takes place between July, and December, nests are constructed in tree cavities or cliff faces depending on the habitat. 90% of nests are constructed in the Manduvi tree. Hollows of sufficient size are only found in trees of around 60 years of age or older, and competition is fierce. Existing holes are enlarged and the partially filled with wood chips.…
The cardinal’s nest is a bowl shape that is 2-3 inches tall and 4 inches across and they are 3-30 feet above ground. The nest is made out of small twigs, bark strips, vines leaves, rootlets, paper and lined with vines, grasses and hair. The nest takes any where from 3 to 9 days to build. Cardinals usually don’t use their nest more then once.…
Their thick coats are usually red, black or tan. They have a waterproof coat and because of this they shouldn't be bathed often because soap can strip their natural coats.…
How does the mother care for the young, or does she? Young are usually on their own by autumn, but some will stay with their mother through the winter…
Nearly all macaw parrots are actually endangered in the open with six species that already are extinct. The greatest complications threatening the macaw people has been the speedy price of deforestation and the unlawful capture of the exotic birds to end up being sold as pets.…
Scarlet macaws originally come from South and Central America and are large colorful parrots that can grow to anything from 30 to 35 inches in length at maturity. Like their name implies, they are predominantly a bright red color with blue wing feathers and splashes of blue and yellow on the rest of their feathers.…
Birds in Michigan are warm blooded, egg laying beautiful creatures to hear and watch. They can live just about anywhere, commercial buildings, trees, and of course in your home. Normally birds don't bother people to often. Until they build a next or get stuck in a vent, roof, or some other place they are not desired to be.…
Do you love going outside and being with animals? Then this job may be for you. The employer satisfaction rate for a wildlife biologist is about 77%. Take it from the people who already work in the field: a wildlife biologist’s job is one of the best to have if you are an energetic person.…
In its native forests on the island of Mauritius, the dodo had no natural predators until humans arrived at the end of the 16th century. But it wasn't just the humans that hunted this friendly and delicate bird, the dodo and their nests where hunted by the animals that humans brought with them including dogs, cats and monkeys.…
The main characters are Alan Holmes, Kaiser and Jaillin. The story takes place in Trinidad, in the earlier part of the twentieth century, while it was under colonial rule. To be more specific the plot occurs in a Trinidadian village, in the countryside.…