Science
- 622
- BBC News: Scientists Find 'Mass Dodo Grave'
- Explains how they found bones over 2000 years old, and how they can help scientists understand this bird. (December 24, 2005)
- 623
- Columbina inca (Inca Dove)
- Explains the range, habitat, reproduction, behavior, and scientific classification of this species. Includes picture and sound files.
- 625
- Inca Dove (Columbina inca)
- Information includes description, life history, habitat, and distribution.
- 626
- Malay Spotted Dove
- Offers a brief description, taxonomy, other common names, and where they can be found.
- 627
- Oriental Turtle Dove
- Wikipedia article explains what they look like, where they live and breed, what they eat, and how it sounds.
- 628
- Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti)
- Provides pictures, identification tips, sound file, and taxonomy chart.
- 629
- Spotted Turtle-Dove
- Provides description, distribution and habitat, food and feeding, and breeding habits.
- 631
- American Black Duck
- Photo, physical description, distribution, reproduction, ecology, and behavior of this species. Includes a sound file.
- 632
- American Wigeon
- Explains where they nest and spend the winter, what they eat, tips to identify them, and maps of their ranges.
- 633
- Green-Winged Teal
- Offers a sound file and facts about this duck's physical traits, food habits, and behavior.
- 634
- Mallard
- Photo of the male and female of this species, range maps, and facts about its habitat and diet.
- 636
- American Kestrel
- Learn what they eat, how they hunt, how they pick a mate, where they make their nests, and where they prefer to live. From Texas Parks and Wildlife.
- 637
- American Peregrine Falcon
- Color photograph and information about the appearance, size, diet, habitat, and life span of the peregrine falcon.
- 638
- Northern Aplomado Falcon
- Texas Parks and Wildlife explains their history, habitat, threats and reasons for decline, and what is being done to help their recovery. [PDF]