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Brief account of the New Zealand endemic bird Eudynamys taitensis.
http://www.nzbirds.com/Koekoea.html
Physical description, nesting, migration, and personal observations about this bird.
http://www.nzbirds.com/Pipiwhar.html
Article and photographs of one of the strangest living birds.
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Hoatzin Relic of Prehistory Article by Adrian Warren One of the strangest living birds is the hoatzin, which seems to be a link with birds that became extinct millions of years ago, and even shows similarities to the first known bird Archaeopteryx It is generally accepted that Archaeopteryx...Brief description of range, habitat, diet, and appearance. Includes photographs.
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Greater Ani Crotophaga major It is found in forested river edges, shrubby borders of lakes and marshes and in flooded woodland. It is usually in loose groups and they remain fairly well hidden until disturbed when they fly out one by one and disappear...Describes the physical traits, range, habitat, and diet of this species. Includes a photo.
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Males and females are similar in appearance with long tails and black bills. Adults have a red orbital ring, a brown head, nape, back, upperwings and uppertail feathers. Their chin, foreneck, breast and belly are white, and the tail is...Species account describes this bird's range, habitat, physical appearance, reproduction, and behavior. Includes a photo and sound file.
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ADW: Coccyzus americanus: Information They breed throughout eastern North America, in southeast Canada, northern Mexico and the Greater Antilles. They winter primarily in South America (Peru, Bolivia and northern Argentina Hughes, 1999) Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (native neotropical (native Habitat Yellow-billed cuckoos prefer open woodlands...Identification tips and facts about the migration status, habitat, nesting, and taxonomy of this species.
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Mangrove Cuckoo In order to display this page a browser is needed that displays frames....Dedicated to the conservation of the rare bird family Musophagidae from Africa, commonly known as Touracos or Turacos.
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International Touraco Society The attractive pair canoodling here are White-cheeked Touracos. Later we will introduce you to many more species as you continue to tour the site. Please select your destination using the navigation buttons on the left. Last message added: 17/10/05 Welcome...Brief account of the New Zealand endemic bird Eudynamys taitensis.
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Long-tailed cuckoo, Eudynamys taitensis This cuckoo is sometimes called the screamer, from its loud thrill note. It resembles the shining cuckoo only in its parasitical habit, and in the mystery of its migration. It arrives latertowards the end of October or the beginning of...Physical description, nesting, migration, and personal observations about this bird.
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Shining cuckoo, Chrysococcyx lucidas Walking my dog along the river every morning, I listen for the call of Pipiwharauroa, the shining cuckoo, and am greatly disappointed if it doesnt occur. Their voice starts like someone whistling for their dog and then tails off into...