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The Kaempfer’s woodpecker, aka Piauí woodpecker, can only be found in Brazil. They seem to prefer bamboo forests. These woodpeckers were previously named caatinga woodpecker. Due to habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming, ranching, logging, dams, roads, and railroads (which divide their territory); fires; and fire suppression, […]

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The rufous-necked hornbill, aka rufous-cheeked hornbill, hails from Bhutan, northeastern India, Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. They prefer mature, dense, evergreen and broadleaf forests, as well as dry woodlands. Due to substantial habitat destruction, hunting, and trapping, these birds are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Their […]

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With 45 known species of hornbill, there are many variations of these fascinating birds to favor. These birds can be found in Africa, Asia, and Melanesia. They like primary lowland rainforests with plenty of tall, fruit-bearing trees. Some can also be found in wet evergreen and mixed deciduous forests. Most, […]

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The pelican is an amazing bird that can be found on all the continents except Antarctica. There are 8 known species of pelicans. They are threatened by chemical pollution, water pollution, and ecological disasters like oil spills. Bycatch is another cause of decline; in that while diving for fish, they […]

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With 21 known species of cockatoo in the world, these noisy critters have easily become a popular pet for bird lovers. They range in size and coloration. But one thing they all have in common is that they have amazing crests and a need for attention. With the proper care […]

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The kiwi is the smallest non flying bird. The largest being the ostrich and the emu. Kiwis are endemic (they live nowhere else) to New Zealand. Kiwis can typically be found in a variety of habitats, including farmland, pine forest, scrubland, swampland, and vegetated gullies. The IUCN lists both subspecies […]

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With more than 120 known species, puffer fish, aka Tetraodontidae, are quite diverse, beautiful, slow-moving, and can be deadly! Many puffer fish use tetrodotoxin as a defense and that neurotoxin is up to 1,200 times more potent than cyanide! That being said puffers are, nonetheless, on the menu only if […]

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When it comes to parrots and especially macaws, it’s hard to compare with the beautiful hyacinth macaw, aka hyacinthine macaw. This macaw is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. It is my favorite macaw! The hyacinth macaw is sadly now classified as Extinct by the IUCN. This […]

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