Mindanao Lorikeet
The Mindanao Lorikeet or Mount Apo Lorikeet (Trichoglossus johnstoniae) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. There are two very similar subspecies, which are both endemic to Mindanao, Philippines.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Mindanao Lorikeet is about 20 cm (8 in) long. It is mainly green with yellow transverse striations on its front. Its face is red and there is a dark purple band around its head. There is extensive yellow areas on the lower surface of its wings. Its legs are greenish-grey. The beak is orange, the eye-ring is dark grey, the irises are red. Male and female are identical in external appearance. Juveniles have less red on their faces and the purple headband is replaced with a brownish area behind the eye, their eye-rings are pale grey, their irises are brown, and the beak is dark brown.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
Source: Wikipedia.Org
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Red Junglefowl
Red Junglefowl
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a tropical member of the Pheasant family, and is widely believed to be a direct ancestor of the domestic chicken. While the domestic chicken was previously believed to be a descendant of the Red Junglefowl, recent research done by Eriksson et al. suggests possible hybridisation with the Grey Junglefowl.[2] It was first raised in captivity at least several thousand years ago in Asia, and the domesticated form has been used all around the world as a very productive food source for both meat and eggs. Some breeds have been specifically developed to produce these.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
Source: Wikipedia. Org
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a tropical member of the Pheasant family, and is widely believed to be a direct ancestor of the domestic chicken. While the domestic chicken was previously believed to be a descendant of the Red Junglefowl, recent research done by Eriksson et al. suggests possible hybridisation with the Grey Junglefowl.[2] It was first raised in captivity at least several thousand years ago in Asia, and the domesticated form has been used all around the world as a very productive food source for both meat and eggs. Some breeds have been specifically developed to produce these.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
Source: Wikipedia. Org
Black-headed Munia
Black-headed Munia
The Black-headed Munia, Lonchura atricapilla (formerly considered as a subspecies of the Tricoloured Munia Lonchura malacca atricapilla) also known as Chestnut Munia, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, & Vietnam. Known as maya pula ("red maya", to distinguish it from the predominantly brownish Tree Sparrow which is also called maya) in the Philippines, this bird was the former national bird of the Philippines (the Philippine national bird is now the Philippine eagle)
Captured by: Xergs
Lacation: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis oriental,Philippines
The Black-headed Munia, Lonchura atricapilla (formerly considered as a subspecies of the Tricoloured Munia Lonchura malacca atricapilla) also known as Chestnut Munia, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, & Vietnam. Known as maya pula ("red maya", to distinguish it from the predominantly brownish Tree Sparrow which is also called maya) in the Philippines, this bird was the former national bird of the Philippines (the Philippine national bird is now the Philippine eagle)
Captured by: Xergs
Lacation: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis oriental,Philippines
Wandering Whistling Duck
Wandering Whistling Duck
The Wandering Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata) is a species of whistling duck. They inhabit tropical and subtropical Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands [1]. There are three subspecies associated with this bird. D. arcuata arcuata (Indonesian Wandering Whistling Duck), D. arcuata australis (Australian Wandering Whistling Duck), and D. arcuata pygmaea (New Britain Wandering Whistling Duck).
Capture by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Source: Wikipedia.Org
The Wandering Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata) is a species of whistling duck. They inhabit tropical and subtropical Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands [1]. There are three subspecies associated with this bird. D. arcuata arcuata (Indonesian Wandering Whistling Duck), D. arcuata australis (Australian Wandering Whistling Duck), and D. arcuata pygmaea (New Britain Wandering Whistling Duck).
Capture by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Source: Wikipedia.Org
Java Sparrow
Java Sparrow
Java Sparrows (Padda oryzivora), also known as Java Rice Birds and Java Temple Birds, are one of the most attractive of all finches. They are hardy, colorful, easy to breed and relatively inexpensive. The Javas are well known for their impeccable, slick plumage. They have been popular throughout the ages and are often depicted in both modern and ancient Oriental art.
The Java Sparrow originates from Southern Asia, where it can be found in Java, Bali, and Sumatra. Here they are regarded as a serious agricultural pest in rice fields. Just look at their scientific name for evidence. Padda stands for Paddy, the method of cultivating rice. The word Oryza is the genus for domestic rice, Therefore, Padda oryzivora in translation means rice paddy eater. Many thousands of wild Javas are destroyed each year as farmers wage a never ending war against them. Despite this battle, the species continues to thrive in its native homeland and is very abundant. Java Rice Birds have also been successfully introduced and naturalized in many regions around the world (intentional or accidental?). For example, they are established in China, Japan, Borneo, several regions in Africa, the Hawaiian Islands, and there are even documented reports of a colony in a suburb of Miami, Florida. Apparently there have been many other introductions elsewhere but these did not persist for any length of time.
It was not to many years ago that Java Rice Birds were very low in price, and readily available. Prior to the early 1970's when an band on the importation of Javas was enforced by the US, Javas were probably the most numerous of cage birds in the United States, second only to the Canary or Zebra Finch. They were imported as wild caught birds by the tens of thousands. It has been speculated that during the height of importation, there were more Javas in the US than any other finch. I can vividly remember going in to a T G &Y Department store in the near by town of New Iberia, LA, and seeing a large number of Javas Rice Birds for sale for $1.70 each. Nevertheless, these birds were not so easily bred. With certainty it can be said that only a small percentage of these wild caught Javas ever bred for their owners. While there were captive bred Javas, they were few in number and virtually unknown in the pet trade. Furthermore, the captive bred Javas commanded prices many times that of the wild caught birds. If they had been available to pet shops, they were probably reluctant to purchase these birds, considering the price and availability of the wild caught ones.
Wild caught Javas out numbered captive bred birds to such an extent that the species developed a peculiar misconception for being difficult to breed. The common misconception which often appeared in the literature and ironically is still perpetuated today, was that White Javas bred better than the Normal Grey Javas. The apparent reason for this idea was that every White Javas was naturally of captive origin. White Javas do not exist in nature anywhere. The preponderance of wild caught Greys to the scarcity of captive bred Greys gave credence to the story that Whites were easier bred than Greys. Truthfully, wild caught Javas are reluctant to breed, just as reluctant as are all of the wild caught nuns and other "munias" we have access to. In fact, domestic Grey Javas were completely free breeding. It was only the more common wild caught Javas that were the reluctant ones. Even so, with the reputation of the wild caught Javas being difficult to breed, they were very popular finches. Javas are exceptionally hardy and long lived. They are a perfect finch for the beginning aviculturist, the specialist, or any pet bird fancier.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
Source:http://www.zebrafinch.com
Java Sparrows (Padda oryzivora), also known as Java Rice Birds and Java Temple Birds, are one of the most attractive of all finches. They are hardy, colorful, easy to breed and relatively inexpensive. The Javas are well known for their impeccable, slick plumage. They have been popular throughout the ages and are often depicted in both modern and ancient Oriental art.
The Java Sparrow originates from Southern Asia, where it can be found in Java, Bali, and Sumatra. Here they are regarded as a serious agricultural pest in rice fields. Just look at their scientific name for evidence. Padda stands for Paddy, the method of cultivating rice. The word Oryza is the genus for domestic rice, Therefore, Padda oryzivora in translation means rice paddy eater. Many thousands of wild Javas are destroyed each year as farmers wage a never ending war against them. Despite this battle, the species continues to thrive in its native homeland and is very abundant. Java Rice Birds have also been successfully introduced and naturalized in many regions around the world (intentional or accidental?). For example, they are established in China, Japan, Borneo, several regions in Africa, the Hawaiian Islands, and there are even documented reports of a colony in a suburb of Miami, Florida. Apparently there have been many other introductions elsewhere but these did not persist for any length of time.
It was not to many years ago that Java Rice Birds were very low in price, and readily available. Prior to the early 1970's when an band on the importation of Javas was enforced by the US, Javas were probably the most numerous of cage birds in the United States, second only to the Canary or Zebra Finch. They were imported as wild caught birds by the tens of thousands. It has been speculated that during the height of importation, there were more Javas in the US than any other finch. I can vividly remember going in to a T G &Y Department store in the near by town of New Iberia, LA, and seeing a large number of Javas Rice Birds for sale for $1.70 each. Nevertheless, these birds were not so easily bred. With certainty it can be said that only a small percentage of these wild caught Javas ever bred for their owners. While there were captive bred Javas, they were few in number and virtually unknown in the pet trade. Furthermore, the captive bred Javas commanded prices many times that of the wild caught birds. If they had been available to pet shops, they were probably reluctant to purchase these birds, considering the price and availability of the wild caught ones.
Wild caught Javas out numbered captive bred birds to such an extent that the species developed a peculiar misconception for being difficult to breed. The common misconception which often appeared in the literature and ironically is still perpetuated today, was that White Javas bred better than the Normal Grey Javas. The apparent reason for this idea was that every White Javas was naturally of captive origin. White Javas do not exist in nature anywhere. The preponderance of wild caught Greys to the scarcity of captive bred Greys gave credence to the story that Whites were easier bred than Greys. Truthfully, wild caught Javas are reluctant to breed, just as reluctant as are all of the wild caught nuns and other "munias" we have access to. In fact, domestic Grey Javas were completely free breeding. It was only the more common wild caught Javas that were the reluctant ones. Even so, with the reputation of the wild caught Javas being difficult to breed, they were very popular finches. Javas are exceptionally hardy and long lived. They are a perfect finch for the beginning aviculturist, the specialist, or any pet bird fancier.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
Source:http://www.zebrafinch.com
Spotted Dove
Spotted Dove
The Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis), also known as the Spotted Turtle Dove, is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka east to south China and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Chinese Dove, Mountain Dove, or Lace-necked Dove.
It is a common and widespread species in open woodland, farmland and habitation over a good deal of its natural range, and this successful bird has also been introduced to the U.S. to Hawaii and Southern California. Other countries it has been introduced to include Singapore, the Philippines, northern Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, it was introduced in Melbourne in the 1860s and has since spread, often replacing native doves. In Australia, they are now found in streets, parks, gardens, agricultural areas and tropical scrubs, from Hobart, Tasmania, to Cooktown, Queensland, to Port Lincoln, South Australia. They can also be seen in Perth, Pemberton, Kalgoorlie and Esperance, in Western Australia. The species' range is expanding.
captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
opolaviary.blogspot.com
source: Wikipedia.org
The Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis), also known as the Spotted Turtle Dove, is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka east to south China and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Chinese Dove, Mountain Dove, or Lace-necked Dove.
It is a common and widespread species in open woodland, farmland and habitation over a good deal of its natural range, and this successful bird has also been introduced to the U.S. to Hawaii and Southern California. Other countries it has been introduced to include Singapore, the Philippines, northern Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, it was introduced in Melbourne in the 1860s and has since spread, often replacing native doves. In Australia, they are now found in streets, parks, gardens, agricultural areas and tropical scrubs, from Hobart, Tasmania, to Cooktown, Queensland, to Port Lincoln, South Australia. They can also be seen in Perth, Pemberton, Kalgoorlie and Esperance, in Western Australia. The species' range is expanding.
captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
opolaviary.blogspot.com
source: Wikipedia.org
Zebra Finch
Zebra Finch
The Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia guttata, is the most common and familiar estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and the tropical far north. It also can be found natively in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico, Portugal and the U.S..
The ground-dwelling Zebra Finch grows to a size of about 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long and prefers to eat grass seeds.[2] This species' vocalizations consist mostly of chattering trills and calls.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Source: Wikipedia.Org
The Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia guttata, is the most common and familiar estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and the tropical far north. It also can be found natively in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico, Portugal and the U.S..
The ground-dwelling Zebra Finch grows to a size of about 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long and prefers to eat grass seeds.[2] This species' vocalizations consist mostly of chattering trills and calls.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Source: Wikipedia.Org
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