Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Cattle Egret































The Cattle Egret did not exist outside of Africa until the late 19th century. They likely flew from Africa to South America and since have extended their range through Florida and then further north and west.
  • They have been observed along side the runways of airports waiting for airplanes to pass and blow insects out of the grass. They also follow farm equipment to catch insects that are disturbed.
  • It has been estimated that Cattle Egrets are able to gather 50% more food and use only two-thirds as much energy when they feed in association with livestock as opposed to feeding alone.
  • A group of cattle egrets are collectively known as a "stampede" of egrets.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

American Robin

































During breeding season, male American Robins grow black feathers on their heads to attract females. Once the mating season is over, these feathers are lost.
  • These birds have been observed wading belly deep in water to catch small fish.
  • There is a Crayola crayon named Robin’s Egg Blue.
  • A group of robins are collectively known as a "worm" of robins.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Yellow Rumped Warbler



  • The Yellow-rumped Warbler is one of the most common warblers in North America.
  • The eastern Myrtle and western Audubon forms were once considered separate species. Easily identified from one another, the Myrtle has a white throat, while the Audubon’s is yellow.
  • Able to digest 80% of wax-coated berries such as bayberries, the Yellow-rumped Warbler is capable of wintering farther north than any other warbler.
  • A group of warblers has many collective nouns, including a "bouquet", "confusion", "fall", and "wrench" of warblers.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Least Flycatcher



* The Least Flycatcher was first described in 1843 by Spencer Fullerton Baird, an American ornithologist and ichthyologist. It is also called Chebec, after the sound it makes.
* Unlike most species of songbird, adults migrate to their wintering grounds before molting, while young birds molt before and during autumn migration.
* An incubating bird is surprisingly tame and will often allow itself to be touched or even lifted off the nest, however with other birds it is aggressive and has been known to attack Brown-headed Cowbirds.
* A group of flycatchers has many collective nouns, including an "outfield", "swatting", "zapper", and "zipper" of flycatchers.

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