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Black Swan Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: AnseriformesFamily: AnatidaeGenus: CygnusSpecies: Cygnus atratus (Latham, 1790) Common Names by Region General / English: Black SwanAustralia: Black Swan (widely used nationally)Scientific / Hobby Use: Cygnus atratusRegional Reference: Native to Australia; introduced populations in
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Common Ostrich Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: StruthioniformesFamily: StruthionidaeGenus: StruthioSpecies: Struthio camelus Linnaeus, 1758 Common Names by Region General: Common Ostrich, OstrichScientific / Conservation: Struthio camelusAfrica (Regional): North African Ostrich, Maasai Ostrich (subspecies-related usage)Colloquial: Big Bird, Desert Ostrich (informal) Description
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Common Rosefinch Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: FringillidaeGenus: CarpodacusSpecies: Carpodacus erythrinus (Pallas, 1770) Common Names by Region General / English: Common RosefinchScientific / Ornithological: Carpodacus erythrinusRegional (Europe / Asia): Scarlet Finch, Rose Finch (colloquial variations) Description The Common Rosefinch
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Budgerigar (Parakeet) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PsittaciformesFamily: PsittaculidaeGenus: MelopsittacusSpecies: Melopsittacus undulatus (Shaw, 1805) Common Names by Region Global: BudgerigarNorth America: Budgie, ParakeetUnited Kingdom / Australia: BudgieAviculture / Scientific Use: Melopsittacus undulatus Description The Budgerigar is a small parrot species
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Geococcyx californianus Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: CuculiformesFamily: CuculidaeGenus: GeococcyxSpecies: Geococcyx californianus (Lesson, 1829) Common Names by Region General: Greater RoadrunnerSouthwestern U.S.: RoadrunnerSpanish: CorrecaminosPopular Culture: Roadrunner (cartoon generalization) Description The greater roadrunner is a large, ground-dwelling cuckoo recognized by its
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Anas platyrhynchos Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: AnseriformesFamily: AnatidaeGenus: AnasSpecies: Anas platyrhynchos (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names MallardWild DuckGreenhead (male)Grey Duck (female; colloquial) Description Physical Characteristics The Mallard is one of the most recognizable and widespread ducks in the world, known
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House finch Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics Plumage Beak & Feet Known Range Native Range Introduced & Expanded Range Behavior & Ecology Diet Vocalizations Social Structure Breeding Adaptations & Survival Strategies Care Requirements (Captive Considerations) (Not commonly
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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: