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
Red-vented Cockatoo
Red-vented Cockatoo
The Red-vented Cockatoo, Cacatua haematuropygia, sometimes called the Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay, is a critically endangered species of cockatoo that is endemic to the Philippines. It is roughly the size and shape of the Tanimbar Corella, but is easily distinguished by the red feathers around the vent.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
The Red-vented Cockatoo, Cacatua haematuropygia, sometimes called the Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay, is a critically endangered species of cockatoo that is endemic to the Philippines. It is roughly the size and shape of the Tanimbar Corella, but is easily distinguished by the red feathers around the vent.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
The Great Blue Heron is the largest North American heron, with a head-to-tail length of 91–137 cm (36-54 in), a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in), and a weight of 2.2–3.6 kg (4.8-8 lbs). It is blue-gray overall, with black flight feathers, red-brown thighs, and a paired red-brown and black stripe up the flanks. is found throughout most of North America. The range extends south through Florida, Mexico and the Carribean to South America. Great Blue Herons can be found in a range of habitats, in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines, but they always live near bodies of water. Generally, they nest in trees or bushes near a body of water.
The primary food for Great Blue Heron is small fish, though they are also known to eat shellfish, insects, rodents, amphibians, reptiles and small birds. It is generally a solitary feeder. Great Blue Herons are able to feed in deeper waters, and thus are able to exploit a niche not open to most other heron species. It feeds in shallow water or at the water’s edge during both the night and the day, but especially around dawn and dusk. Herons locate their food by sight and generally swallow it whole. It uses its long legs to wade through shallow water, and spears fish or frogs with its long, sharp bill. This is a defining charactaristic of the Blue Heron, that it waits for the fish to swim up close and then strikes out lightening fast to spear it.
This species usually breeds in colonies called ‘heronries’ ranging between 5-500 nests per heronry. Great Blue Herons build a bulky stick nest, and the female lays three to six pale blue eggs . One brood is raised each year. If the nest is abandoned or destroyed, the female may lay a replacement clutch. Reproduction is negatively affected by human disturbance, particularly during the beginning of nesting. Repeated human intrusion into nesting areas often results in nest failure, with abandonment of eggs or chicks. Both parents feed the young at the nest by regurgitating food.
Birds east of the Rockies in the northern part of their range are migratory and winter in Central America or northern South America . From the southern US southwards, and on the Pacific coast, they are year-round residents. However their hardiness is such that individuals often remain through cold northern winters, as well.
People who have the Great Blue Heron as a Power Animal may experience:
very calm exterior behaviour
extreme focus/goal orientation
the desire to share parenting equally with his/her partner
reclusiveness
healthy skepticism
quiet intensity
the need to work alone
resistance to being rushed
hyper-acute sense of timing.
Source:http://www.dancingotter.ca/?page_id=304
Captired by: Xergs
Location: Opol aviary, Opol Misamis oriental
The Great Blue Heron is the largest North American heron, with a head-to-tail length of 91–137 cm (36-54 in), a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in), and a weight of 2.2–3.6 kg (4.8-8 lbs). It is blue-gray overall, with black flight feathers, red-brown thighs, and a paired red-brown and black stripe up the flanks. is found throughout most of North America. The range extends south through Florida, Mexico and the Carribean to South America. Great Blue Herons can be found in a range of habitats, in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines, but they always live near bodies of water. Generally, they nest in trees or bushes near a body of water.
The primary food for Great Blue Heron is small fish, though they are also known to eat shellfish, insects, rodents, amphibians, reptiles and small birds. It is generally a solitary feeder. Great Blue Herons are able to feed in deeper waters, and thus are able to exploit a niche not open to most other heron species. It feeds in shallow water or at the water’s edge during both the night and the day, but especially around dawn and dusk. Herons locate their food by sight and generally swallow it whole. It uses its long legs to wade through shallow water, and spears fish or frogs with its long, sharp bill. This is a defining charactaristic of the Blue Heron, that it waits for the fish to swim up close and then strikes out lightening fast to spear it.
This species usually breeds in colonies called ‘heronries’ ranging between 5-500 nests per heronry. Great Blue Herons build a bulky stick nest, and the female lays three to six pale blue eggs . One brood is raised each year. If the nest is abandoned or destroyed, the female may lay a replacement clutch. Reproduction is negatively affected by human disturbance, particularly during the beginning of nesting. Repeated human intrusion into nesting areas often results in nest failure, with abandonment of eggs or chicks. Both parents feed the young at the nest by regurgitating food.
Birds east of the Rockies in the northern part of their range are migratory and winter in Central America or northern South America . From the southern US southwards, and on the Pacific coast, they are year-round residents. However their hardiness is such that individuals often remain through cold northern winters, as well.
People who have the Great Blue Heron as a Power Animal may experience:
very calm exterior behaviour
extreme focus/goal orientation
the desire to share parenting equally with his/her partner
reclusiveness
healthy skepticism
quiet intensity
the need to work alone
resistance to being rushed
hyper-acute sense of timing.
Source:http://www.dancingotter.ca/?page_id=304
Captired by: Xergs
Location: Opol aviary, Opol Misamis oriental
Philippine Long-tailed Macaque
hilippine Long-tailed Macaque
The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque is a subspecies of the Crab-eating Macaque.It is found in most Philippine forests, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines, particularly on Palawan, and down to Visayas and Mindanao.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Source:http://www.istorya.net
Wikipedia.Org
The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque is a subspecies of the Crab-eating Macaque.It is found in most Philippine forests, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines, particularly on Palawan, and down to Visayas and Mindanao.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Source:http://www.istorya.net
Wikipedia.Org
Racket-tail Parrot
Racket-tail Parrot
The Luzon Racquet-tail Parrot - aka Palette Momot, Lorito-momoto Montano or Mountain Racket-tailed Parrot - is native to the island of Luzon, Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. The nominate as well as the sub-species are endangered in their natural habitat and not known in aviculture or in the pet trade
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental
--Source www.avianweb.com--
The Luzon Racquet-tail Parrot - aka Palette Momot, Lorito-momoto Montano or Mountain Racket-tailed Parrot - is native to the island of Luzon, Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. The nominate as well as the sub-species are endangered in their natural habitat and not known in aviculture or in the pet trade
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental
--Source www.avianweb.com--
Philippine Mallard Duck
Philippine Mallard Duck
The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is a large dabbling duck of the genus Anas. Fewer than 10,000 remain.
It has a black crown, nape and eye stripe, with a cinnamon head and neck. Rest of body is greyish brown with a bright green speculum. Its legs are greyish brown, and its bill is blue grey.
It eats shrimp, fish, insects, and vegetation, and it frequents all types of wetlands.
--Source Wikipedia.Org--
The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is a large dabbling duck of the genus Anas. Fewer than 10,000 remain.
It has a black crown, nape and eye stripe, with a cinnamon head and neck. Rest of body is greyish brown with a bright green speculum. Its legs are greyish brown, and its bill is blue grey.
It eats shrimp, fish, insects, and vegetation, and it frequents all types of wetlands.
--Source Wikipedia.Org--
Eclectus Parrot
Eclectus Parrot
The Eclectus Parrot, Eclectus roratus, is a parrot native to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, northeastern Australia and the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage; the male having a mostly bright green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage. Joseph Forshaw, in his book Parrots of the World, noted that the first European ornithologists to see Eclectus Parrots thought they were of two distinct species. Large populations of this parrot exist in Papua New Guinea, where they are sometimes considered pests for eating fruit off trees. Their bright feathers are also used by native tribes people as decorations.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
--Source Wikipedia. Org
The Eclectus Parrot, Eclectus roratus, is a parrot native to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, northeastern Australia and the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage; the male having a mostly bright green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage. Joseph Forshaw, in his book Parrots of the World, noted that the first European ornithologists to see Eclectus Parrots thought they were of two distinct species. Large populations of this parrot exist in Papua New Guinea, where they are sometimes considered pests for eating fruit off trees. Their bright feathers are also used by native tribes people as decorations.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
--Source Wikipedia. Org
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Rose-ringed Parakeet
The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. Its scientific name commemorates the Austrian naturalist Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer.
Captured By: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
--Sorce Wikipedia.Org
The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. Its scientific name commemorates the Austrian naturalist Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer.
Captured By: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
--Sorce Wikipedia.Org
Rainbow Lorikeet
Rainbow Lorikeet
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is a species of Australasian parrot found in Australia, eastern Indonesia (Maluku and Western New Guinea), Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. In Australia, it is common along the eastern seaboard, from Queensland to South Australia and northwest Tasmania. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet are increasingly treated as separate species
Source Wikipedia.Org
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is a species of Australasian parrot found in Australia, eastern Indonesia (Maluku and Western New Guinea), Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. In Australia, it is common along the eastern seaboard, from Queensland to South Australia and northwest Tasmania. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet are increasingly treated as separate species
Source Wikipedia.Org
Albino Shaftail Finch
Albino Shaftail Finch
Shaft-tails can be difficult to sex. Males and females are nearly identical in appearance. When placed side-by-side, the male's throat bib will appear a bit wider and triangular than the female's. (Photo - the female is on the left, male on the right) The male may also have a cleaner gray on the head and the flank stripe is said to be thicker as well. The male also has a rather high-pitched song that accompanies a hopping sort of dance. The head bobbing that is seen in both sexes is more often seen performed by the male.
--sorce www.efinch.com--
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Shaft-tails can be difficult to sex. Males and females are nearly identical in appearance. When placed side-by-side, the male's throat bib will appear a bit wider and triangular than the female's. (Photo - the female is on the left, male on the right) The male may also have a cleaner gray on the head and the flank stripe is said to be thicker as well. The male also has a rather high-pitched song that accompanies a hopping sort of dance. The head bobbing that is seen in both sexes is more often seen performed by the male.
--sorce www.efinch.com--
www.google.com
Asian Palm Civet
Asian Palm Civet
The species' scientific name (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), was given in 1777 because both sexes have scent glands underneath the tail that resemble testicles. Civets spray a noxious secretion from these glands.
The species is also commonly known as the Common Palm Civet or the Toddy Cat.
In the Gran Cordillera Central mountain range of northern Philippines, it is called Motit. It is otherwise known in the Philippines as Musang or Alamid.
In the indigenous language of Malayalam in the state of Kerala in southern India, the Asian Palm Civet is known as a Marapatti or "മരപ്പട്à´Ÿി" (which translates as 'Tree-dog' or 'wood-dog'.)
In Sri Lanka, the palm civet is known as Uguduwa in Sinhala, and as Maranai in Tamil (the latter has same meaning as the Malayalam name above).
In Indonesia it is known as 'Luwak', and involved in production of Kopi Luwak, an expensive type of coffee.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
--Source Wikipedia. Org--
The species' scientific name (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), was given in 1777 because both sexes have scent glands underneath the tail that resemble testicles. Civets spray a noxious secretion from these glands.
The species is also commonly known as the Common Palm Civet or the Toddy Cat.
In the Gran Cordillera Central mountain range of northern Philippines, it is called Motit. It is otherwise known in the Philippines as Musang or Alamid.
In the indigenous language of Malayalam in the state of Kerala in southern India, the Asian Palm Civet is known as a Marapatti or "മരപ്പട്à´Ÿി" (which translates as 'Tree-dog' or 'wood-dog'.)
In Sri Lanka, the palm civet is known as Uguduwa in Sinhala, and as Maranai in Tamil (the latter has same meaning as the Malayalam name above).
In Indonesia it is known as 'Luwak', and involved in production of Kopi Luwak, an expensive type of coffee.
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental,Philippines
--Source Wikipedia. Org--
Chattering Lory
Chattering Lory
The Chattering Lory is 30 cm (12 in) long. It is mostly red with an all-red head and an orange beak. The eyerings are grey and the irises are orange-red. The wings are mainly green and the angle of the wing is yellow. Its thighs are green. The tail is tipped with dark green. It has dark grey legs. It may or may not have a yellow area on its back depending on the subspecies
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
--source Wikipedia.Org.--
The Chattering Lory is 30 cm (12 in) long. It is mostly red with an all-red head and an orange beak. The eyerings are grey and the irises are orange-red. The wings are mainly green and the angle of the wing is yellow. Its thighs are green. The tail is tipped with dark green. It has dark grey legs. It may or may not have a yellow area on its back depending on the subspecies
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
--source Wikipedia.Org.--
Black-capped Lory
Black-capped Lory
The Black-capped Lory, Lorius lory, also known as Western Black-capped Lory or the Tricolored Lory, is a parrot found in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It is a colorful and relatively robust lory (31 cm). There are seven subspecies, all with green wings, red heads and body around the wing, a black cap, grey-black cere, yellow underwings, and blue legs and belly. Most also have a blue nape and mantle (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5000 individuals remaining.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
The Black-capped Lory, Lorius lory, also known as Western Black-capped Lory or the Tricolored Lory, is a parrot found in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It is a colorful and relatively robust lory (31 cm). There are seven subspecies, all with green wings, red heads and body around the wing, a black cap, grey-black cere, yellow underwings, and blue legs and belly. Most also have a blue nape and mantle (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5000 individuals remaining.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Australian Grass Parakeet
Australian Grass Parakeet
The term Grass Parakeet (or Grasskeet) refers to a large number of small temp Australian parakeets native to grasslands such as Neophema and Princess Parrot. The Australian rosellas are also parakeets. Many of the smaller, long-tailed species of lories may be referred to as lorikeets.
The term Ringneck Parakeet refers to a number of African and Asian parakeet species of the Psittacula genus.
In aviculture the term conure is used for small to medium sized parakeets of the genera Aratinga, Pyrrhura, and a few other genere of the tribe Arini, which are mainly endemic to South America. As they are not all from one genus, taxonomists tend to dislike the term.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
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The term Grass Parakeet (or Grasskeet) refers to a large number of small temp Australian parakeets native to grasslands such as Neophema and Princess Parrot. The Australian rosellas are also parakeets. Many of the smaller, long-tailed species of lories may be referred to as lorikeets.
The term Ringneck Parakeet refers to a number of African and Asian parakeet species of the Psittacula genus.
In aviculture the term conure is used for small to medium sized parakeets of the genera Aratinga, Pyrrhura, and a few other genere of the tribe Arini, which are mainly endemic to South America. As they are not all from one genus, taxonomists tend to dislike the term.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
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Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
The Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a bird in the rail family. It occurs in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
The New Guinea birds are smaller, at 25-32 cm in length, than the Australian race (35–40 cm, 55–65 cm wingspan). In Indonesia, this species is declining because of competition from the closely related Common Moorhen on the islands where both birds occur.
The adult Dusky Moorhen is mainly dark grey-black, with a browner tinge to the upper parts. It has a red frontal shield and yellow-tipped red bill like its Eurasian relative, but lacks the white flank line shown by Common Moorhen, and has orange-yellow rather than yellow legs.
Sexes are similar, but young birds have mid-brown plumage. This is a noisy species with a loud kruk call.
Dusky Moorhen is found in wetland habitats, with a preference for freshwater marshes. It will forage on rubbish tips, and is generally omnivorous, taking a wide variety of plant and animal food.
This species builds a bulky nest at the water's edge, and lays 5-18 whitish eggs. It is territorial when breeding, but otherwise gregarious.
--source Wikipedia.Org--
The Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a bird in the rail family. It occurs in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
The New Guinea birds are smaller, at 25-32 cm in length, than the Australian race (35–40 cm, 55–65 cm wingspan). In Indonesia, this species is declining because of competition from the closely related Common Moorhen on the islands where both birds occur.
The adult Dusky Moorhen is mainly dark grey-black, with a browner tinge to the upper parts. It has a red frontal shield and yellow-tipped red bill like its Eurasian relative, but lacks the white flank line shown by Common Moorhen, and has orange-yellow rather than yellow legs.
Sexes are similar, but young birds have mid-brown plumage. This is a noisy species with a loud kruk call.
Dusky Moorhen is found in wetland habitats, with a preference for freshwater marshes. It will forage on rubbish tips, and is generally omnivorous, taking a wide variety of plant and animal food.
This species builds a bulky nest at the water's edge, and lays 5-18 whitish eggs. It is territorial when breeding, but otherwise gregarious.
--source Wikipedia.Org--
society-finch
society-finch
The Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata domestica), known in the United States as the society finch, is not a naturally-occurring species but rather a fertile hybrid. It is the most domesticated of the "finches" (it is actually a Munia) but its ancestry is the subject of debate. Nobody is quite certain which wild finches the Bengalese is descended from, but the Striated Finch and the White-rumped Munia are thought to have played a considerable role in their development. They are well adapted to captivity and do well in the company of humans. They breed well and are good foster parents for other finch-like species.
While two males may not get along without other company, it has been found the best "pairing" for fostering is to use two males, this works better than either two females or a male and female pairing. Two males will usually accept eggs, or even partly grown young without any hesitation.
It is mostly accepted that these birds have been bred in Japan for some 250 years, and over the years, breeders have managed to breed lots of colour variations including fawn, chocolate brown, pied and etc. There is also a very attractive crested variety of the Bengalese. Over the centuries individual colour patterns have been developed. For instance, one Japanese family may have developed all white birds with black wings, while another family may breed ginger birds with white heads etc. Development of these strains has taken several generations of the one Japanese family to perfect.
These birds are a very close flock species and tend to all roost in the one nest if kept in a group. This tends to make breeding harder in an aviary situation, and they breed better if kept as single pairs in individual breeding boxes [as used for Canaries and Budgies]. This close flocking behaviour is also responsible for their American name of "Society Finch".
--source Wikipedia.Org--
--http://www.twolittlefinches.com/society-finches.html--
The Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata domestica), known in the United States as the society finch, is not a naturally-occurring species but rather a fertile hybrid. It is the most domesticated of the "finches" (it is actually a Munia) but its ancestry is the subject of debate. Nobody is quite certain which wild finches the Bengalese is descended from, but the Striated Finch and the White-rumped Munia are thought to have played a considerable role in their development. They are well adapted to captivity and do well in the company of humans. They breed well and are good foster parents for other finch-like species.
While two males may not get along without other company, it has been found the best "pairing" for fostering is to use two males, this works better than either two females or a male and female pairing. Two males will usually accept eggs, or even partly grown young without any hesitation.
It is mostly accepted that these birds have been bred in Japan for some 250 years, and over the years, breeders have managed to breed lots of colour variations including fawn, chocolate brown, pied and etc. There is also a very attractive crested variety of the Bengalese. Over the centuries individual colour patterns have been developed. For instance, one Japanese family may have developed all white birds with black wings, while another family may breed ginger birds with white heads etc. Development of these strains has taken several generations of the one Japanese family to perfect.
These birds are a very close flock species and tend to all roost in the one nest if kept in a group. This tends to make breeding harder in an aviary situation, and they breed better if kept as single pairs in individual breeding boxes [as used for Canaries and Budgies]. This close flocking behaviour is also responsible for their American name of "Society Finch".
--source Wikipedia.Org--
--http://www.twolittlefinches.com/society-finches.html--
Common Moorhen
Common Moorhen
The Common Moorhen, or Common Gallinule, (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird in the Rallidae family with an almost worldwide distribution. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals and other wetlands. The species is not found in the polar regions, or many tropical rainforests. But elsewhere the Common Moorhen is likely the most commonly seen rail species to most people, excepting the Eurasian Coot in some regions.
--source Wikipedia.org--
--http://www.wainscoat.com/birds/--
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental
The Common Moorhen, or Common Gallinule, (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird in the Rallidae family with an almost worldwide distribution. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals and other wetlands. The species is not found in the polar regions, or many tropical rainforests. But elsewhere the Common Moorhen is likely the most commonly seen rail species to most people, excepting the Eurasian Coot in some regions.
--source Wikipedia.org--
--http://www.wainscoat.com/birds/--
Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental
Albino Burmese Python
Albino Burmese Python
Albino Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)
The snake pictured above is an albino Burmese python. Burmese pythons are readily available but grow up to be huge snakes. This is one of the snakes that need a healthy dose of caution, so think twice (or more) before getting one as a pet. Though Burmese pythons are generally quite docile, they are incredibly strong, and it just takes a single mistake in handling them (especially at feeding time when they are hungry) to have disastrous results. Sadly, increasing numbers of Burmese pythons are being dumped by owners who can't handle them anymore (in fact, they appear to have become quite established in the Florida Everglades, and are preying on native species).
Captured by: xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Albino Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)
The snake pictured above is an albino Burmese python. Burmese pythons are readily available but grow up to be huge snakes. This is one of the snakes that need a healthy dose of caution, so think twice (or more) before getting one as a pet. Though Burmese pythons are generally quite docile, they are incredibly strong, and it just takes a single mistake in handling them (especially at feeding time when they are hungry) to have disastrous results. Sadly, increasing numbers of Burmese pythons are being dumped by owners who can't handle them anymore (in fact, they appear to have become quite established in the Florida Everglades, and are preying on native species).
Captured by: xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Nicobar Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon
The Nicobar Pigeon, Caloenas nicobarica, is a pigeon found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Nicobar Islands, east through the Malay Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau. It is the only living member of the genus Caloenas.
This is a large pigeon, measuring 40 cm in length. The head is grey, like the upper neck plumage, which turns into green and copper hackles towards the breast. The breast and remiges are dark grey. The tail is very short and pure white. The rest of its plumage is metallic green. The cere of the dark bill forms a small blackish knob; the strong legs and feet are dull red. The irides are dark.
Females are slightly smaller than males; they have a smaller bill knob, shorter hackles and browner underparts. Immature birds have a black tail and lack almost all iridescence. There is hardly any variation across the birds' wide range. Even the Palau subspecies C. n. pelewensis has merely shorter neck hackles, but is otherwise almost identical.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oreintal, Philippines
The Nicobar Pigeon, Caloenas nicobarica, is a pigeon found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Nicobar Islands, east through the Malay Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau. It is the only living member of the genus Caloenas.
This is a large pigeon, measuring 40 cm in length. The head is grey, like the upper neck plumage, which turns into green and copper hackles towards the breast. The breast and remiges are dark grey. The tail is very short and pure white. The rest of its plumage is metallic green. The cere of the dark bill forms a small blackish knob; the strong legs and feet are dull red. The irides are dark.
Females are slightly smaller than males; they have a smaller bill knob, shorter hackles and browner underparts. Immature birds have a black tail and lack almost all iridescence. There is hardly any variation across the birds' wide range. Even the Palau subspecies C. n. pelewensis has merely shorter neck hackles, but is otherwise almost identical.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oreintal, Philippines
Philippine Oriole
Philippine Oriole
The Philippine Oriole (Oriolus steerii) is a species of bird in the Oriolidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Though the species is fairly common throughout its range, the Cebu race (O. s. assimilis) has not been sighted since 1906 and is believed extinct; with the near-total lack of forest on the island, this does not seem impossible.
The Philippine Oriole is actually the national bird of the Philippines and not the brown Maya bird[citation needed]. Only a few knows that the Maya bird has never been the national bird of the Philippines. However, today, the Philippine Government has now made the Monkey Eating Eagle its national bird.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Orienatl, Philippines
The Philippine Oriole (Oriolus steerii) is a species of bird in the Oriolidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Though the species is fairly common throughout its range, the Cebu race (O. s. assimilis) has not been sighted since 1906 and is believed extinct; with the near-total lack of forest on the island, this does not seem impossible.
The Philippine Oriole is actually the national bird of the Philippines and not the brown Maya bird[citation needed]. Only a few knows that the Maya bird has never been the national bird of the Philippines. However, today, the Philippine Government has now made the Monkey Eating Eagle its national bird.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Orienatl, Philippines
Blue-naped Parrot
Blue-naped Parrot
The Blue-naped Parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis), also known as the Blue-crowned Green Parrot, Luzon Parrot, the Philippine Green Parrot, and locally known as Pikoy, is a parrot found throughout the Philippines including the Talaud Islands and islands off north and east Borneo (with introduced population in Borneo itself, e.g. Kota Kinabalu). It is a medium size parrot (31 cm), primarily green except for a light blue rear crown and nape, pale blue lower back and rump, scalloped shoulders with orange-brown on black coverts, and blackish underwings with green underwing coverts.
It is found in secondary forest, forest edge and plantations up to 1000 m. Flock size is usually under a dozen. They feed on berries, seeds, nuts and grain. Habitat loss and trapping have made them scarce on most islands except Mindoro and Palawan. Though the Katala Foundation has raised concerns over the increasing illegal trade in this bird on Palawan.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental Philippines
The Blue-naped Parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis), also known as the Blue-crowned Green Parrot, Luzon Parrot, the Philippine Green Parrot, and locally known as Pikoy, is a parrot found throughout the Philippines including the Talaud Islands and islands off north and east Borneo (with introduced population in Borneo itself, e.g. Kota Kinabalu). It is a medium size parrot (31 cm), primarily green except for a light blue rear crown and nape, pale blue lower back and rump, scalloped shoulders with orange-brown on black coverts, and blackish underwings with green underwing coverts.
It is found in secondary forest, forest edge and plantations up to 1000 m. Flock size is usually under a dozen. They feed on berries, seeds, nuts and grain. Habitat loss and trapping have made them scarce on most islands except Mindoro and Palawan. Though the Katala Foundation has raised concerns over the increasing illegal trade in this bird on Palawan.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oriental Philippines
Emerald Dove
Emerald Dove
The Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from Pakistan to Sri Lanka and east to Indonesia and northern and eastern Australia. The dove is also known by the names of Green Dove and Green-winged pigeon. It has a number of subspecies, with three existing in Australia, longirostris from the Kimberly, Western Australia to Cape York Peninsula, chrysochlora from Cape York Peninsula to southern New South Wales as well as Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island, and natalis from Christmas Island.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oreintal,Philippines
The Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from Pakistan to Sri Lanka and east to Indonesia and northern and eastern Australia. The dove is also known by the names of Green Dove and Green-winged pigeon. It has a number of subspecies, with three existing in Australia, longirostris from the Kimberly, Western Australia to Cape York Peninsula, chrysochlora from Cape York Peninsula to southern New South Wales as well as Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island, and natalis from Christmas Island.
Captured by: Xergs
Location: Opol Aviary, Opol Misamis Oreintal,Philippines
Monday, October 4, 2010
Brahminy Kite
The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the Red-backed Sea-eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands where it feeds on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish brown plumage and a contrasting white head and breast which makes them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey.
Philippine Hornbill or Palawan Hornbill
Philippine Hornbill or Palawan Hornbill
The Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei), known locally as Talusi in Filipino language, is a smallish (approximately 70 centimetres (28 in) long) forest-dwelling bird. Its plumage is predominantly black with a white tail, a dark green gloss on its upper parts and a large creamy-white beak with a casque typical of the hornbill family. The bird emits loud calls which can be transcribed as kaaww and kreik-kreik.
Nine species of hornbill are found in the Philippines and the Palawan Hornbill is endemic to Palawan island, but has also been recorded on nearby islands of Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion and Coron. Most visiting birdwatchers travel to St Paul's National Park, Palawan to see this bird, but it is now uncommon. It acts as a bio-indicator due to its sensitivity to environmental changes. It is officially classified as "vulnerable" and its numbers have reduced by at least 20% in the last 10 years, due to habitat destruction and hunting for food and the live bird trade.
It is usually seen in pairs or small noisy family parties, and has a communal roosting site. It is most usually observed in fruiting trees at the forest edge, but also feeds on insects and small reptiles.
The Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei), known locally as Talusi in Filipino language, is a smallish (approximately 70 centimetres (28 in) long) forest-dwelling bird. Its plumage is predominantly black with a white tail, a dark green gloss on its upper parts and a large creamy-white beak with a casque typical of the hornbill family. The bird emits loud calls which can be transcribed as kaaww and kreik-kreik.
Nine species of hornbill are found in the Philippines and the Palawan Hornbill is endemic to Palawan island, but has also been recorded on nearby islands of Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion and Coron. Most visiting birdwatchers travel to St Paul's National Park, Palawan to see this bird, but it is now uncommon. It acts as a bio-indicator due to its sensitivity to environmental changes. It is officially classified as "vulnerable" and its numbers have reduced by at least 20% in the last 10 years, due to habitat destruction and hunting for food and the live bird trade.
It is usually seen in pairs or small noisy family parties, and has a communal roosting site. It is most usually observed in fruiting trees at the forest edge, but also feeds on insects and small reptiles.
Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill
"The Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill is threatened by habitat loss and hunting."
The Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill (Aceros leucocephalus), also known as the Writhed Hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is endemic to humid forests on the Philippine islands of Mindanao, Dinagat and Camiguin Sur. It formerly included the Rufous-headed Hornbill as a subspecies, but unlike that species, both sexes of the Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill have orange-red throat and peri-ocular skin.
The Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill (Aceros leucocephalus), also known as the Writhed Hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is endemic to humid forests on the Philippine islands of Mindanao, Dinagat and Camiguin Sur. It formerly included the Rufous-headed Hornbill as a subspecies, but unlike that species, both sexes of the Mindanao Wrinkled Hornbill have orange-red throat and peri-ocular skin.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sun Parakeet Sun Conure
Sun Parakeet Sun Conure
The Sun Parakeet or Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) is a medium-sized brightly colored parrot native to northeastern South America. The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with predominantly golden-yellow plumage and orange-flushed underparts and face. It is commonly kept in aviculture. The species is endangered, threatened by loss of habitat and trapping for the pet trade.
The Sun Parakeet or Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) is a medium-sized brightly colored parrot native to northeastern South America. The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with predominantly golden-yellow plumage and orange-flushed underparts and face. It is commonly kept in aviculture. The species is endangered, threatened by loss of habitat and trapping for the pet trade.
Diamond Dove
The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is a bird resident in Australia.
The dove predominantly exists in areas near water but which are lightly arid or semi-arid in nature, being Central, West and Northern Australia. They are one of Australia's smallest pigeons along with the Peaceful Dove. They have been spotted occasionally in Southern Australia in parks and gardens when the centre of Australia is very dry.
The dove predominantly exists in areas near water but which are lightly arid or semi-arid in nature, being Central, West and Northern Australia. They are one of Australia's smallest pigeons along with the Peaceful Dove. They have been spotted occasionally in Southern Australia in parks and gardens when the centre of Australia is very dry.
Indonesian Hornbill or Red-knobbed Hornbill
Indonesian Hornbill or Red-knobbed Hornbill
The Knobbed Hornbill is about three feet tall and long; although with its tail, it is four to five feet long. The bird is easily sighted due to its distinctive facial colors and markings. Its body is relatively plain however, consisting of black feathers with some white feathers peeking out at the end of the bird's tail. Despite its brilliant appearance the bird is known to shy away from humans and likes to hide in tall trees.
The Knobbed Hornbill is about three feet tall and long; although with its tail, it is four to five feet long. The bird is easily sighted due to its distinctive facial colors and markings. Its body is relatively plain however, consisting of black feathers with some white feathers peeking out at the end of the bird's tail. Despite its brilliant appearance the bird is known to shy away from humans and likes to hide in tall trees.
Philippine Deer
Philippine Deer
The Philippine Deer (Cervus mariannus) is one of three species of deer that is native to the forests of much of the Philippines.
This species was introduced to Guam by Spanish governor Mariano Tobias between 1770 and 1774 as a game species (William Edwin Safford 1905). Although scarce in its native range in the Philippines, it is overpopulated in many areas of Guam, posing serious threats to plant communities by overgrazing.
Philippine deer were also introduced to Rota, Saipan, and Pohnpei but those populations did not take hold like they did in Guam.
--source Wikipedia.org--
The Philippine Deer (Cervus mariannus) is one of three species of deer that is native to the forests of much of the Philippines.
This species was introduced to Guam by Spanish governor Mariano Tobias between 1770 and 1774 as a game species (William Edwin Safford 1905). Although scarce in its native range in the Philippines, it is overpopulated in many areas of Guam, posing serious threats to plant communities by overgrazing.
Philippine deer were also introduced to Rota, Saipan, and Pohnpei but those populations did not take hold like they did in Guam.
--source Wikipedia.org--
Philippine crocodile
Philippine crocodile
The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) is a crocodile found in the Philippines. It is also known as the Mindoro crocodile and the Philippine freshwater crocodile. In the Philippines, it is strictly prohibited to kill a crocodile, but its status is critically endangered from exploitation and unsustainable fishing methods, such as dynamite fishing. Conservation methods are being taken by the Dutch/Filipino Mabuwaya foundation, the Crocodile Conservation Society and the Zoological Institute of HerpaWorld in Mindoro.
--source Wikipedia.org--
The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) is a crocodile found in the Philippines. It is also known as the Mindoro crocodile and the Philippine freshwater crocodile. In the Philippines, it is strictly prohibited to kill a crocodile, but its status is critically endangered from exploitation and unsustainable fishing methods, such as dynamite fishing. Conservation methods are being taken by the Dutch/Filipino Mabuwaya foundation, the Crocodile Conservation Society and the Zoological Institute of HerpaWorld in Mindoro.
--source Wikipedia.org--
Saturday, October 2, 2010
African Lovebird
African Lovebird
The African Lovebirds are stout bundle of mind-blowing colors with little rounded tails. These Lovebirds are highly social in nature and are characteristically noisy. Noise symbolizes contentment. African Lovebirds are intelligent and they are better off alone or in pairs. These birds do not usually live in colonies because they tend to fight with each other if they do not get enough space for themselves.
African Lovebirds are small parrots. They are stout, colorful little parrots about 13 cm long with a short rounded tail. They are dimorphic too, male having a grey mask, just like the black mask in masked lovebirds. The bill is light colored and feet are light grey. The female, on the other hand, is completely green. Their beaks are small, even in relation to their body size.
The African Lovebirds as the name suggests, originated from Madagascar and Africa. They caught man's attention in the middle of the nineteenth century and have since been captivated by man in both his imagination and reality.
--source www.parrotsecrets.com-
The African Lovebirds are stout bundle of mind-blowing colors with little rounded tails. These Lovebirds are highly social in nature and are characteristically noisy. Noise symbolizes contentment. African Lovebirds are intelligent and they are better off alone or in pairs. These birds do not usually live in colonies because they tend to fight with each other if they do not get enough space for themselves.
African Lovebirds are small parrots. They are stout, colorful little parrots about 13 cm long with a short rounded tail. They are dimorphic too, male having a grey mask, just like the black mask in masked lovebirds. The bill is light colored and feet are light grey. The female, on the other hand, is completely green. Their beaks are small, even in relation to their body size.
The African Lovebirds as the name suggests, originated from Madagascar and Africa. They caught man's attention in the middle of the nineteenth century and have since been captivated by man in both his imagination and reality.
--source www.parrotsecrets.com-
Friday, October 1, 2010
White Cockatoo
White Cockatoo
The White Cockatoo, Cacatua alba (also known as the Umbrella Cockatoo or U2), is a medium-sized, approximately 46-cm-long cockatoo endemic to the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Ternate, Tidore, Kasiruta and Mandiole in North Maluku, Indonesia. It is a white parrot with brown or black eyes and a dark grey beak. When surprised, it extends a large and striking crest, which has a semicircular shape (similar to an umbrella, hence the alternative name). Pet White Cockatoos may raise their crests upon training, or when something catches their interest such as a new toy or person. The undersides of the wings and tail have a pale yellow or lemon color which flashes when they fly.
The White Cockatoo can live up to, and perhaps beyond, 80 years.
The White Cockatoo, Cacatua alba (also known as the Umbrella Cockatoo or U2), is a medium-sized, approximately 46-cm-long cockatoo endemic to the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Ternate, Tidore, Kasiruta and Mandiole in North Maluku, Indonesia. It is a white parrot with brown or black eyes and a dark grey beak. When surprised, it extends a large and striking crest, which has a semicircular shape (similar to an umbrella, hence the alternative name). Pet White Cockatoos may raise their crests upon training, or when something catches their interest such as a new toy or person. The undersides of the wings and tail have a pale yellow or lemon color which flashes when they fly.
The White Cockatoo can live up to, and perhaps beyond, 80 years.
Rose-ringed Parakeet
The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. Its scientific name commemorates the Austrian naturalist Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer.
This non-migrating species is one of few parrot species that have successfully adapted to living in 'disturbed habitats', and in that way withstood the onslaught of urbanisation and deforestation. In the wild, this is a noisy species with an unmistakable squawking call.
As is the case with all Psittacula (Afro-Asian Ringnecked Parakeet) species, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a black neck-ring and pink nape-band while the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck-rings and light (lighter coloured than surroundings) nape-bands.
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This non-migrating species is one of few parrot species that have successfully adapted to living in 'disturbed habitats', and in that way withstood the onslaught of urbanisation and deforestation. In the wild, this is a noisy species with an unmistakable squawking call.
As is the case with all Psittacula (Afro-Asian Ringnecked Parakeet) species, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a black neck-ring and pink nape-band while the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck-rings and light (lighter coloured than surroundings) nape-bands.
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Philippine Rufous Night-Heron
The Nankeen Night Heron, Nycticorax caledonicus, also commonly referred to as the Rufous Night Heron, and in Melanesia as Melabaob, is a medium-sized heron. It is found throughout much of Australia except the arid inland, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia. A small colony has also established near Wanganui, New Zealand
The Nankeen Night Heron stands about 60cm tall. It is not strictly nocturnal. It often feeds during the day, especially during wet weather. The bird is dependent on a diet of small fish, reptiles, insects and sometimes eggs. It can be seen around freshwater rivers, lakes, bulrushes, estuaries, harbors and in residential fishponds for goldfish.
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The Nankeen Night Heron stands about 60cm tall. It is not strictly nocturnal. It often feeds during the day, especially during wet weather. The bird is dependent on a diet of small fish, reptiles, insects and sometimes eggs. It can be seen around freshwater rivers, lakes, bulrushes, estuaries, harbors and in residential fishponds for goldfish.
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Golden Pheasant
The Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
The adult male is 90-105 cm in length, its tail accounting for two-thirds of the total length. It is unmistakable with its golden crest and rump and bright red body. The deep orange "cape" can be spread in display, appearing as an alternating black and orange fan that covers all of the face except its bright yellow eye, with a pinpoint black pupil.
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The adult male is 90-105 cm in length, its tail accounting for two-thirds of the total length. It is unmistakable with its golden crest and rump and bright red body. The deep orange "cape" can be spread in display, appearing as an alternating black and orange fan that covers all of the face except its bright yellow eye, with a pinpoint black pupil.
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White Bellied Sea Eagle
The White-bellied Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), also known as the White-bellied Fish-eagle or White-breasted Sea Eagle, is a large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is closely related to other eagles, kites, hawks, harriers and Old World vultures.
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