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Birds Capture the Curiosity and Intrigue of Many


Widely described as the direct descendants of the dinosaur, birds are interesting creatures that come in a vast collection of shapes, sizes, and colors. From the two inch Hummingbird to the nine foot Ostrich, the term bird is used to describe both of these variations as well as everything similar in between. To fit into this widely diverse category, there is a standard criterion that must be met. For this reason, birds are admired, studied, and observed by people around… Read more »

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Birds, Beaks, And The Ecosystem


It may be odd to think of birds as an apex predator in any environment, but the advantages of flight, warm-blooded metabolism, and lightweight feathers make it easy for avian species to adapt to any environment and thrive, often times quickly becoming the top predator in the food chain. In other instances, a bird species may become secondary to a primary consumer, but still serve as a valuable link in the ecosystem. Birds have an extraordinarily fast metabolism — greater… Read more »

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