Raso lark

Alauda razae Photo by Paul Donald (Surfbirds) Common name:Raso lark (en); calhandra-do-Raso (pt); alouette de Razo (fr); alondra de Raso (es); Rasolerche (de)Taxonomy:Order PasseriformesFamily AlaudidaeRange:This species is endemic to the Raso islet in the Cape Verde Archipelago, between the islands of Santa Luzia and São Nicolau.Size:These birds are 12-13 cm long and weigh 18-28 g.Habitat:The…

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Noisy miner

Manorina melanocephala Photo by J.J. Harrison (Wikipedia) Common name:noisy miner (en); melífago-barulhento (pt); méliphage bruyant (fr); mielero chillón (es); weißstirn-schwatzvogel (de)Taxonomy:Order PasseriformesFamily MeliphagidaeRange:This species is endemic to Australia, being found in the eastern half of the country from northern Queensland to eastern South Australia. It is also found in Tasmania.Size:These birds are 24-29 cm long…

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Prepping for the Prettying

 In This Chapter Deciding what equipment and supplies you really need Discovering optional supplies and equipment Finding the best bargains for groomer supplies Setting up your grooming room — what works and what won’t Your own doggie beauty parlor doesn’t have to be fancy or extravagant, but it does have to be right. Otherwise, you’re…

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Pacific marsh harrier

Circus approximans Photo by Wayne Butterworth (Wikipedia) Common name: Pacific marsh harrier (en); tartaranhão-dos-paúis-do-Pacífico (pt); busard de Gould (fr); aguilucho lagunero del Pacífico (es); sumpfweihe (de) Taxonomy: Order Falconiformes Family Accipitridae Range: This species is widespread in Australasia and the South Pacific, being found in much of Australia (except the arid regions), New Zealand, Fiji,…

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