Large elaenia

Elaenia spectabilis Photo by Luis Florit (Luis Adrián Florit’s Homepage) Common name: large elaenia (en); guaracava-grande (pt); élénie remarquable (fr); fiofío grande (es); graubrust-olivtyrann (de) Taxonomy: Order Passeriformes Family Tyrannidae Range: This South American species is found from Colombia, through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, and into Paraguay and Argentina. Size: These birds are 18…

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Can Bulldogs Live Outside? And Why Not?

Bulldogs are tough, muscular animals that may appear to be a perfect fit for the outdoors. But is this actually safe for your pet? Knowing their overall health and ability to survive in harsh temperatures will help you care for your dog. Can bulldogs live outside? No, the bulldogs squished face and physical structure cannot tolerate the…

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Eastern spinebill

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris Common name: eastern spinebill (en); melífago-oriental (pt); méliphage à bec grêle (fr); picoespina oriental (es); rotnacken-honigfresser (de) Taxonomy: Order Passeriformes Family Meliphagidae Range: This species is found in south-eastern Australia, east of the Great Dividing Range from Cooktown in Queensland to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. They are also present throughout Tasmania….

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Welcoming Your Beagle Home

In This Chapter Transporting your new Beagle Showing your dog around her new home Meeting the pack Introducing the crate Enduring the first night At last the big day has arrived: Today you bring your new Beagle home. The first 24 hours or so with your Beagle can be a dream come true or an…

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Maccoa duck

Oxyura maccoa (Photo from Bird Forum) Common name:Maccoa duck (en); pato-de-rabo-alçado-africano (pt); érismature maccoa (fr); pato malvasía africano (es); Afrikanische ruderente (de)Taxonomy:Order AnseriformesFamily AnatidaeRange:The Maccoa duck is found in two discrete areas within sub-Saharan Africa, one in East Africa and the Ethiopian highlands, in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, and another in southern Africa, in…

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The Behavior and Character of Bulldogs

Bullies have a unique approach to life, mostly including playful, peaceful, relaxing days and a “no worries” attitude towards daily life. Bullies are known for their friendly, calm, social, compassionate, but sometimes stubborn personalities. Which characteristics does you fur-kid possess? Peaceful Attitude Bullies are a great addition to the family, especially for pet-parents and families…

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Prong-billed barbet

Semnornis frantzii Photo by Lou Hegedus (Mango Verde) Common name:prong-billed barbet (en); capitão-de-Frantzius (pt); cabézon de Frantzius (fr); cabezón cocora (es); azteken-bartvogel (de)Taxonomy:Order PiciformesFamily CapitonidaeRange:This species is only found in Costa Rica and western Panama.Size:These birds are 17 cm long and weigh 60-70 g.Habitat:The prong-billed barbet is found in cool, moist tropical forests with abundant…

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