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A Barrow’s goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a majestic-looking sea duck named after the famous English geographer, Sir John Barrow. The range map of these birds includes the Rocky Mountains in North America, northeastern North America, Greenland, and Iceland. The eastern and western populations are distributed throughout the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The birds take part in migration to undergo molting. Their migration range is a short distance and takes place in late fall and early spring....

What type of animal is a black-backed woodpecker? The black-backed woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) is a bird. Fun Black-backed Woodpecker Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Insects and their larvae, wood-boring beetles, arthropods, bark, seeds, fruit What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? 2-6 eggs How much do they weigh? 2.1-3.1 oz (61-88 g) How long are they? 9.1 in (23 cm) How tall are they? Wingspan: 15.8-16.5 in (40-42 cm)...

The black crappie fish, scientifically known as Pomoxis nigromaculatus, is one of the two recognized members of genera Pomoxis. These bony fish are embellished in silver-grey to olive or green shades in combination with patterned black splotches and constitute the staple and popular members of edible game fishes. In fact, black crappies are considered the distinguishing attractions during fishing trips. These ray-finned fishes are nocturnal and hunt during the hours of dawn and dusk....

Bottlenose dolphins are mammals that belong to the Tursiops genus. Tursiops truncatus is the bottlenose dolphin’s scientific name. They are largely found occupying the warm tropical waters and also temperate oceans. This mammal feeds on crustaceans and fish and has high levels of intelligence. They are extremely smart animals, which also exhibit a curious nature. These dolphins have high cognitive capacities and have shown to form concepts easily.A special sound technique used by bottlenose dolphins is echolocation....

The Cesky Terrier is also known as the bohemian terrier and originated in the Czech Republic. Cesky is pronounced as ‘chess-kee’ which means Czech and was first bred by Frantisek Horak who was a geneticist in the 20th-century Czech Republic. Horak created the Cesky by creating a cross between a Scottish terrier and a Sealyham terrier. The Cesky terriers are one breed that is a hunting dog chasing out rats and pests from farms as well as having a personality that is fit to be an obedient and loyal companion to a family....

A Lab Chow Mix is a very adorable cross between a Chow Chow and a Labrador retriever. They are also called a Chabrador, Labrachow, and have multiple other nicknames. They are medium to large dogs and have a well-built body structure. They are best described as fluffy human companions who are excellent watchdogs. They have a lifespan of 9-12 years. They can have unpredictable temperaments but if trained well, they can be no less than angels....

The crescent honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus) is a small bird found as far south-eastern as New South Wales, Australia, and all the to southern Western Australia. This species can be identified by its unique yellow wing patches and its call which resembles that of an alarm clock ticking, giving this bird its name. Crescent honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus) birds prefer dense forest areas with lots of native vegetation for cover from predators like snakes or cats they may have disturbed while eating on the ground below them....

Black-crested gibbons species are not that well-known due to the fact that they are critically endangered species due to habitat loss having a low volume of population. Crested gibbons, Nomascus concolor, are divided into four subspecies namely Central Yunnan black crested gibbon, West Yunnan black crested gibbon, Laotian black-crested gibbon, and Tonkin black crested gibbon. They weigh around 15-22 lb (6.9-10 kg).Let’s learn about black-crested gibbons family groups in this article....

Dakotadon lakotaensis was a basal Iguanodontia that belonged to the Dinosauria (Ornithischia and saurischia) taxa of the Animalia kingdom. It is argued that Dakotadon, considered to be a member of the iguanodont dinosaur genera, belongs to another group. Data suggests that their remains were found in the Lakota formation and these dinosaurs probably lived during the valanginian stage of the early Cretaceous or lower Cretaceous era. It was a herbivore from South Dakota....

Fig parrots are a group of Australasian parrots belonging to the family Psittaculidae, which comprises five species in two genera, Cyclopsitta, and Psittaculirostris. The most abundantly found species is the double-eyed fig parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma), mostly found in the rainforests of northeastern New Guinea and its nearby islands. However, one of its subspecies, the Coxen’s fig parrot, is an Endangered species in Queensland, and New South Wales, Australia. Coxen’s fig parrot is also one of the rarest and least-known bird species of Australia....

If you are looking for an interesting bird that belongs to the south of the United States, then you must read more about the species of gray hawk. These birds, were for years thought to be for years, were thought not to be related to the Buteo species but that was debunked in 2013. Mainly found in places like Arizona, the natural habitat of this bird ranges from woodlands to trees that are near streams and rivers....

Ducks are fascinating birds that are found all over the world. The green-winged teal is an interesting duck species hailing from North America. It is a migratory species of duck that moves towards South America during the winter months. The green-winged teal’s scientific name is Anas carolinensis, and it is known for living near shallow water environments, and it may even range to agricultural fields. Its name is derived from the green crescent present on its wings that are mainly visible while it flies....

The Hippodraco, which means ‘horse dragon’, was a genus of Iguanodonts consisting of only one species. These dinosaurs were discovered in the Yellow Cat Member of the Cedar Mountain formation in Utah, USA, North America. The discovery suggests that these animals lived during the Valanginian age of the early Cretaceous period, around 139-134 million years ago.This dinosaur genus consists of herbivores that would feed on small to medium-sized plants. The skull of these animals had an elongated, horse-like snout and teeth with a shield-shaped crown....

In South America, many Cretaceous dinosaurs have been found. A search for sauropods in Neuquén Basin, Patagonia, Argentina led to the discovery of three partial specimens of Ligabuesaurus.In Argentina, a new titanosaur species was found from the Lohan Cura Formation. In 2006, the genus was named Ligabuesaurus. The discovery of the incomplete skeleton led to important findings regarding the paleontology of sauropods in the region. The giant land reptile had the characteristic long neck and tail, and like other sauropods, was a herbivore....

The Mercuriceratops gemini, the ‘Roman God Mercury Horned Face,’ was discovered in 2011 by paleontologists who found fossils from this creature along with those of many other horned dinosaurs. This herbivore is considered to be closely related to the Triceratops and lived during the late Cretaceous period about 72-66 million years ago. It belongs to a group known as Ceratopsoidea which includes all descendants of their common ancestor’s first appearance on Earth more than 77 million years ago!...

The Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) is found primarily in South America. It is commonly found in rivers and lakes across Nicaragua and Costa Rica. They have a robust body, due to which they can adapt to various habitats, making them a great addition to any aquarist’s collection!Midas cichlids are easily recognizable by the lump of their head which is known as a ’nuchal hump’. This hump is only present in adults....

The red-tailed hawk is one of the most common hawks found in North America. Now first you should definitely know these facts so that you recognize them if you see them. The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a gorgeous species of bird that has 14 different subspecies under them. The red to brown colored tail that the bird species has is the most distinguishable. Their habitat includes open fields and forested areas....

Scallops constitute a large number of species who are marine bivalves mollusks or saltwater clams. These mollusks and clams belong to the taxonomic family Pectinidae. Mollusks and clams are very similar. The word ‘scallop’ is also associated with other closely related species like thorny oysters. Atlantic sea scallops are found in the northwest Atlantic Ocean.Scallops (mollusks and clams) are bivalves of a cosmopolitan kind of family found in all global ocean floors, but not in fresh water....

The spotted chorus frog is a tree frog species endemic to the continent of North America. The spotted chorus frog’s scientific name is Pseudacris clarkii. The species is found in the countries of Mexico and the USA. In the USA, the spotted chorus frog range consists of the states of Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas. It is also found in Tamaulipas in Mexico. The ‘spotted’ in its name comes from the green spots or mottling on its back and the ‘chorus’ comes from the trilling call it makes during the breeding season....

The Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri), also known as Featherfin Rainbowfish, is a rainbowfish that is the only species that belongs to the genus Iriatherina in vegetation. The fish is characterized by its fins that are long and beautiful and is the most attractive fish among the other rainbowfishes. Threadfin Rainbowfishes are found in tropical northern Australia and New Guinea. Iriatherina werneri are peaceful fishes in the aquarium and they prefer to live in a group of six or more....