BIRDS (feathered kind part two ).

 

BLACK CAPPED LORY. (Lorius Lory )

 

is a parrot found in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It is colourful and relatively robust. The Black Capped Lory inhabits the primary forest and forest edges in most lowland areas but not monsoon forest or coconut plantations. It is usually found in pairs and occasionally in groups of 10 or more. There diet includes pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit and insects.

 



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KOOKABURRA.

 

are terrestrial tree Kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 11 - 17 inches in length. The Kookaburra`s loud call sounds like echoing human laughter. They are found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savanna, as well as in suburban areas with tall trees. Kookaburra`s are carnivorous and are known to eat the young of other birds, mice, snakes, insects and small reptiles.

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PEACOCKS.

 

are forest birds that nest on the ground but roost in trees. They are terrestial feeders. All species of peafowl are believed to be polygamous. They are omnivorous and eat most plant parts, flower petals, seed heads, insects and other arthropods, reptiles and amphibians.

 

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RED LEGGED SERIEMA. (Cariama Cristata ).

 

is a mostly predatory terrestrial bird. The Red Legged Seriema inhabits grasslands from Brazil south of the Amazon to Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is 30 to 36 inches long and weighs about 1.5kg with a fairly long neck, tail and legs. Although it prefers grasslands it will inhabit lush meadows near rivers. It typically walks on the ground and can easily run faster than a human. This species nests on the ground or in a bush or tree up to 3 metres above the ground, in the latter case the adults jump up into the nest rather than fly.

 

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RINGED TEAL. (Callonetta Leucophrys ).

 

is a small duck of south American forests. The Ringed Teal breeds in north - west Argentina and Paraguay, also occurring in Bolivia, Brazil and Uruguay. Their habitats include tropical, swampy forests and marshy clearings in well wooded lowlands, as well as secluded pools and small streams.

 

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SWAINSONS LORIKEET.

 

is the most well known subspecies of rainbow Lorikeets. These colourful parrots live in Australia, from Cape York peninsula down the east coast and Tasmania. There is an isolated population in Perth, western Australia. It is about 11.8 inches in length. They reach sexual maturity at around 1 year of age. Both species are identical in appearance. They are abundant in the wild, found in all sorts of wooded and rain forest areas from the coast and inland. They live in noisy groups of 10 - 20 birds to thousands. They nest in tree hollows, favouring eucalyptus trees.

 

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WHITE STORK. ( Ciconia Ciconia ).

 

is a large bird and measures on average 39 - 45 inch from beak tip to end of tail, with a wingspan of 61 - 85 inches. They breed in Europe ( north to Finland ), north western Africa, south western Asia, and southern Africa. It is a carnivore, it eats a wide range of animal prey including fish, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and small birds. It takes most of its food from the ground, among low vegetation and from shallow water. They build a stick nest, which may be used for several years. Each year the female lays one clutch of four eggs, which hatch 33 - 34 days after being laid. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and both feed their young.

 

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YELLOW CROWNED BISHOP. ( Euplectes Afer ).

 

is native to Africa, south of the Sahara. It prefers habitats such as grasslands. It eats insects, grain and seeds. It lives in flocks with both male and females. Nesting is from November - May, peaking from December - March. Nests are built amongst standing stems of grasses or sedges or shrubs. The female will lay from two to four white eggs. Egg incubation is done solely by females and lasts 12 - 14 days.

 

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ZEBRA FINCH ( Taenio Pygia Guttata ).

 

is the most common finch of central Australia. It can also be found in Indonesia and east Timor. Zebra Finches inhabit a wide range of grasslands and forests, usually close to water. Wild birds are adaptable and varied in their nesting habits, with nests being found in cavities, scrub, low trees, bushes, on the ground, in termite hills, rabbit burrows, nests of other birds and in cracks, crevices and ledges of human structures.

 

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