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The American Bittern

Updated on April 11, 2024July 31, 2023

The American Bittern is a type of heron that ambushes or silently stalks fish, toads, and other small marsh animals.

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A Group Of Flamingos Is Called A Flamboyance

Updated on April 11, 2024July 11, 2023

Flamingos are very social birds that live and travel in large flocks. The word flamingo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word flamengo, which means flame-colored.

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It takes years for flamingos to develop their pink feathers

Updated on May 15, 2024June 20, 2023

The pink color of flamingo feathers actually comes from beta-carotene—a red-orange pigment that’s found in algae, brine fly larvae, and brine shrimp that flamingos eat.

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The Splendid Fairy Wren is also known as the Splendid Wren or Blue Wren

Updated on May 15, 2024June 10, 2023

Breeding males are almost entirely blue with a strong black line from the bill through the eyes and have a long, bright blue tail that is held cocked.  Females and non-breeding males are predominantly brownish grey with some yellow on their throat and breast.  Splendid Fairywrens are social birds that form groups of up to …

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The Lilac-breasted roller is a colorful bird found in Eastern and Southern Africa

Updated on May 15, 2024May 29, 2023

Despite their small size, they are very aggressive when defending their nests and will take on larger birds like raptors. 

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