Critter Science

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 Lappet-Faced Vulture

19 December, 2022
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And the prize for largest vulture in Africa goes to the lappet-faced vulture, aka African eared vulture or Nubian vulture. Due to a decreasing population of an estimated 6,500 wild individuals, these birds

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 Yellow-Headed Amazon

13 December, 2022
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The yellow-headed Amazon parrot, aka yellow-headed parrot, yellow-headed Amazon, or double yellow-headed Amazon, calls Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras their home. They are among the most well-known

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

9 December, 2022
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The ruby-throated hummingbird is a common sight in southern Canada and the eastern half of the United States, during the summer months. During the winter, these little birds migrate as far south as

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 Beautiful Galah

5 December, 2022
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The galah, aka galah cockatoo, pink-and-grey cockatoo, red-breasted cockatoo, rose-breasted cockatoo, or roseate cockatoo, is a bird native to mainland Australia, some surrounding islands, and has

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

The Western Jackdaw

22 November, 2022
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The western jackdaw, aka jackdaw, European jackdaw, or Eurasian jackdaw, can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They prefer cultivated land, pastures, coastal cliffs, wooded steppes