Science
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- American Oystercatcher
- Find out, from Texas Parks and Wildlife, what they look like, what they eat, where they nest, and how long it's been protected.
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- Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)
- Brief Wikipedia article explains what they look like, where they live, how they nest, what they eat, and why they are endangered.
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- Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
- Describes this bird's history, habitat, nesting, and physical appearance.
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- Kakariki, the New Zealand Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)
- Discusses the history, physical appearance, habitat, and nesting of this species.
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- Kakariki, the Red-crowned Parakeet
- Gives general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, other common names, and where they live.
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- Kaka, the Brown or Bush Parrot (Nestor meridionalis)
- Describes the nesting, diet, and history of this native New Zealand bird.
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- Kea (Nestor notabilis)
- Facts about this bird's range, habitat, physical appearance, reproduction, feeding, and conservation status. Includes a photo and illustration.
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- Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Passenger Pigeon
- Summary of the biology and extinction of the species, including a description of their exhibit of Martha, the stuffed remains of the last living specimen of the species.
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- Extinction: The Story of the Passenger Pigeon
- Brief history of the events leading up to the extinction.
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- The Passenger Pigeon
- A different view of the demise of the passenger pigeon, which argues that the bird's way of life also doomed it.
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- Wikipedia: Passenger Pigeon
- Encyclopedia article that talks about the life and eventual extinction of this bird.
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- Antarctic Penguins (Adelies and Emperors)
- Photos of Adelie and Emperor penguins taken over 3 stays in Antarctica (18 months total), in winter and also underwater. Some recorded calls of adults and chicks.
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- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Site of a former New Zealand rock quarry that was turned into a blue penguin colony and tourist attraction. Includes webcams, research, and links.
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- Penguin Science
- A collection of articles and research concerning various aspects of penguin behavior.