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Helmeted Guineafowl Taxonomy Common Names Physical Description Size: 53–58 cm in length Weight: 1.3–1.6 kg Plumage: Characterized by grey-black feathers with white spots. The head is small, with a distinctive bony casque (“helmet”) on the top. The face is bare
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Great Blue Heron Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Great Blue Heron is a large wading bird notable for its slate-gray body, long legs, and S-shaped neck. Adults typically measure between 97–137 cm (38–54 inches) in height and have
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Northern cardinal Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding: Lifecycle:
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Golden Palm Weaver Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Habitat Acanthurus olivaceus typically inhabits reef flats, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. They are found at depths ranging from 1 to 50 meters but are most commonly observed at
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Mallard duck Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Mallard Duck is a medium-sized waterfowl known for its distinctive coloring and widespread presence. The male, or drake, is characterized by its iridescent green head, white neck ring, chestnut-brown chest, and
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Red-tailed Hawk Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Red-tailed Hawk is a large bird of prey known for its broad wings, reddish-brown tail, and distinctive call. Adults typically have a wingspan of 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5
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Superb Starlings Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) is a strikingly colorful bird native to East Africa. It is characterized by its vibrant plumage, which features metallic blue-green upperparts, a chestnut-orange breast, and a black
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American flamingo Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding: Lifecycle:
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Standard Bronze Turkey Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Standard Bronze Turkey is a large domesticated bird known for its distinctive bronze plumage. Adult males, called toms or gobblers, typically exhibit iridescent bronze feathers with black accents. Their heads
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Taxidermy model Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Great Horned Owl, scientifically known as Bubo virginianus, is a large owl species characterized by its prominent ear tufts or “horns,” which are actually feather tufts. These owls have a distinctive