Critter Science

The Wandering Albatross

28 July, 2020
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Being a master of soaring flight, the albatross is capable of living out its first 6+ years without ever setting foot on land. They are able to soar for great distances without even having to flap their wings. It has been documented that they can even soar for hours before […]

The Great-Tailed Grackle

6 March, 2020
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The male great-tailed grackle is a big, noisy black bird with shimmering iridescent purple and black feathers and an impressive tail. The brown females are roughly half the size of males. They can be found on golf courses, fields, lawns, and marshes throughout the Southwest, southern Great Plains and

The Humble Pigeon

7 February, 2020
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The pigeon is considered the world’s first domesticated bird. Records have shown that pigeons have been kept in captivity for over 5,000 years, dating back to Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) around 3000 BC. It is even believed that they have been domesticated since 8000 BC. They’ve also been a valuable

The World Renowned Barn Owl

7 January, 2020
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The barn owl is not only the most widespread of any owl species, it’s the most widespread of any bird species. These beautiful raptors of the night exist on every continent, sans Antarctica. They aren’t a fan of overly cold winters, but they can handle a little chill. They aren’t […]

The Striking Roseate Spoonbill

28 September, 2018
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Odd looking yet beautiful at the same time, the roseate spoonbill is a sight to see. Spoonbills feed in shallow water, walking slowly forward while swinging their head from side to side, sifting through the mucky water with their wide flat

Have You Heard about the Beautiful Hyacinth Macaw?

20 August, 2018
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When it comes to parrots and especially macaws, it’s hard to compare with the beautiful hyacinth macaw. Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus, or hyacinthine macaw, is

Give a Hoot About the Owl

5 August, 2018
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My favorite raptor has definitely got to be the owl. With huge eyes, silent flight, razor sharp talons, a swiveling head, and nocturnal beauty? You just can’t go wrong. These nocturnal (active at night) birds of prey are fierce hunters that live in a variety of locations like rainforests, fields, […]