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The Boat-Billed Heron

28 March, 2023
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The boat-billed heron, aka boatbill, can be found in mangrove swamps in Mexico, south to Peru, Brazil, and northeastern Argentina. They have been placed in the heron family but were originally placed in the

The Barred Owl

15 March, 2023
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The barred owl, aka northern barred owl, eight hooter, hoot owl, rain owl, striped owl, or wood owl, hails from Canada, eastern United States, and Mexico. These owls have also begun moving into the west coast of

The Belted Kingfisher

22 February, 2023
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The belted kingfisher can be found from Canada, through United States, Mexico, Central America, and down into the northern parts of South America. These birds prefer habitats near lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. They have

The Crested Serpent Eagle

15 February, 2023
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The crested serpent eagle hails from central and southern Asia on down throughout Australasia. They prefer tropical forest habitats. These birds of prey are abundant throughout their ranges and have a stable

The Long-Crested Eagle

30 December, 2022
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The long-crested eagle is named for the feathers on their head that make up their messy looking, yet stylish hairdo. They can be found throughout central and southern Africa. These raptors prefer forest edges and moist habitats

The Lilac-Breasted Roller

21 December, 2022
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The lilac-breasted roller, aka Mosilikatze’s roller, fork-tailed roller, or lilac-throated roller, can be found throughout southern and eastern Africa. They prefer open savannah habitats with a smattering of

The Great Eared Nightjar

15 December, 2022
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Looking like some sort of feathery mystical creature, the great eared nightjar hails from southwest India, parts of Southeast Asia, and Australasia. They prefer moist lowland tropical forests and subtropical

The Kori Bustard

7 December, 2022
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The kori bustard hails from eastern and southern Africa. Their preferred habitats are those containing dry, sandy soil and/or short grass. They can be found in grasslands, savannahs, scrublands, and agricultural

The Black-Thighed Falconet

30 November, 2022
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The black-thighed falconet can be found throughout Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. They prefer forests, forest edges, and wooded open areas. Their

The Loggerhead Shrike

28 November, 2022
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The loggerhead shrike, aka butcherbird, hails from Canada, United States, and Mexico. These are medium sized song birds with a dark secret. Hey, we all have skeletons in our closet. They may be commonly called

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