Today, I am sharing my guide to the woodpeckers of Louisiana. I have gathered the best information and sound recordings for each species. I have also created custom identification images from pictures of woodpeckers highlighting field marks of male, female, and juvenile birds. This guide will help you, not only identify all the 9 woodpecker …
I have gathered the best information and sound recordings for my guide to the woodpeckers of Arkansas. I have also created custom identification images from pictures of woodpeckers highlighting field marks of male, female, and juvenile birds. This guide will help you, not only positively identify all the 9 woodpecker species that occur in the …
I am excited to share the guide to the 9 woodpeckers of South Carolina. I have gathered the best information and sound recordings. I have also created custom identification images from pictures of woodpeckers highlighting field marks of male, female, and juvenile birds. This guide will help you, not only to identify all the 9 …
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I have gathered the best information and sound recordings for my guide to the woodpeckers of Alabama. I have also created custom identification images from pictures of woodpeckers highlighting field marks of male, female, and juvenile birds. This guide will help you, not only positively identify all the 9 woodpecker species that occur in the …
In this article, I examine the turkey vulture’s sense of smell. An overview of morphological and physiological traits is presented first, followed by an analysis of the results of field experiments. The article addresses some pressing questions about the turkey vulture’s olfactory skills. Can turkey vultures smell their prey or food? Turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) …
Knowing what the turkey vulture eats is one of the most intriguing things about this bird. The fact that they eat dead animals is no secret, but few know when and where they look for carcasses, as well as the kind of carrion they prefer to eat. Read on if learning about the turkey vulture’s …
The identification of Turkey vultures is relatively straightforward. Turkey vultures look black from a distance, but upon closer examination, they have black and blackish-brown plumage. This article discusses and illustrates the recognition of turkey vultures in flight, perched, their typical behavior, preferred habitat, and range. Adult turkey vultures look all black from a distance Their …
The following are facts about the biology and ecology of the Andean condor. Some facts are expanded on this site, while others are stand-alone aspects of interests. Open up the Content-on-this-page and find one fact that may spark your curiosity and interest. The Andean condor is the only American vulture that exhibits sexual dimorphism Male …
The Andean condor is endangered and even locally extinct in part of its range. The northern part of the Andean condor’s range features the lowest number of individuals. Per-country population numbers increase southward to the more numerous and stable Andean condor population in the Patagonia Region. Is the Andean condor endangered? The Andean condor is …
The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) can be easily identified by its size, striking plumage, and ornate neck and head. The appearance of juvenile king vultures is similar to those of smaller dark-plumaged vultures. King vultures are widespread but occur in small numbers. Adult king vultures are nearly unmistakable where they occur Juvenile individuals have a …