The bird that we managed to catch on the 18th September 2015 is known as Malaysian - Eared Nightjar. The scientific name of this bird is Lyncornis temminckii (Wilkinson‚ 2009). Nightjar species of bird belongs to the family of Caprimulgidae. According to the IUCN‚ this species of bird is placed under the status of least concern because Nightjar is not globally threatened‚ therefore‚ least concern is given for the conservation of this bird. It might be local and uncommon in South Thailand but it is
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[pic]The largest creature ever known to have existed on Earth is the present-day blue whale. The largest dinosaur attained a length of about 22 m and weighed about 36 tons. Today’s blue whale is even larger than its ancestors‚ and may reach a total length of 33 m and a weight of 145 tons. This giant animal is placid and shy. On the ocean surface‚ its normal cruising speed is about 12 knots‚ but it is capable of attaining 20 knots in short bursts. The maximum reported depth reached by the species
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including birds‚ the symbolism of Macbeth as an owl throughout the story‚ and the juxtaposition between birds‚ weak versus strong is represented by the motif of birds in Macbeth. Birds are incorporated into other literary elements that Shakespeare utilizes‚ showing the true depth of his writing. Metaphors allow the reader to paint a picture of written words referencing images that they are familiar with. Like any other animal‚ there is a hierarchy of strength and therefore power for birds. The metaphors
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It is assumed by the reader that a bird is the embodiment of hope when Emily Dickinson states‚ " that could abash the little bird‚" and because of this an important question to ask is why Dickinson chooses a bird to be the symbol of hope in her poem: "Hope’ is the thing with feathers" (7). Each metaphor in Dickinson’s work presents another physical aspect of birds that can be paralleled to the spiritual effects that hope has on a human being. These physical aspects include the ability to fly
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Introduction A habitat is a bird’s home‚ and many birds are choosy. Narrow down your list by keeping in mind where you are. Identifying birds quickly and correctly is all about probability. By knowing what’s likely to be seen you can get a head start on recognizing the birds you run into. And when you see a bird you weren’t expecting‚ you’ll know to take an extra look. Habitat is both the first and last question to ask yourself when identifying a bird. Ask it first‚ so you know what you’re likely to
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elaborates the intensity of the nature that surrounds him. The conflict between the dogs and the lions displays the fight for power amongst the animals. Then there were the birds. That spring Angus had bought me a field guide and with its help‚ I identified forty species that were new to me. The author’s exposure to different bird species enabled him to identify with the different lifestyles that they had. Angus developed a love for all forms of wildlife which in turn made him aware of the plight that
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Compare/Contrast Essay-"The Birds" The movie and the story‚ "The Birds" have many similarities and differences. From characters‚ to settings‚ to minor differences in the plot.The story "The Birds" is about a fishing village in Cornwall‚ England being attacked by masses of birds. The main character‚ Nat‚ is ahead of everyone else when he notices the birds’ strange behavior. In the movie‚ the main character is Melanie Daniels‚ she travels from San Francisco to Bodega Bay to deliver some
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Evolution of flight in birds Have you ever wondered how the birds might have started flying? Who their ancestors were? There are approximately 10‚000 species in the whole world and they all have evolved from something. They all have ancestors which we never looked at or wanted to learn about. There are many hypotheses about why and how the wings and the flight evolved over the years. Some hypotheses about how wings might have evolved are they evolved from arms used to
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released in 1960‚ contains peculiar placement of predatory birds and other fowls with corresponding lines about birds from Norman Bates‚ the primary antagonist. The most obvious reference to birds takes place in the parlor of the Bates Motel where Marion shares her last meal with Norman. As Norman invites Marion into the parlor‚ he sets the food tray on the coffee table and turns on the lamp. Immediately‚ Marion’s eyes point the camera to two birds mounted on the walls: an owl with full spread wings in
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Jullian Nevarez-Anderson Professor Sinclair ENGL 1010 October 2‚ 2012 Bird Houses Building a bird house is an easy way to pass the time if one is interested in this type of hobby. Although it is a fun and effective way to let your creative juices flow‚ there is one important fact that a person should know if they intend to actually have birds occupy their house. Different bird species prefer different living areas. For example‚ Robins don’t need a house at all; they only need a platform that
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