10,000 Birds

JANUARY 29, 2014

Watching Humboldt seabirds on the cold waters off the coast of South America , I noticed that of them dive for their fish/food. Unlike an ill equipped diver like me, Boobies have adaptations for a plunge-diving lifestyle: forward-facing eyes and streamlined heads and body.

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Lifestyle South America Woodpeckers Fish 187

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The Andean Flamingo ( Phoenicopterus andinus ) is one of the three flamingos occurring in the high Andes of South America. The status of its preferred wetlands throughout the year dictates movements that often results in a nomadic lifestyle. It is the largest and easiest to identify in all age stages.

Chile 154

Chile Endangered Species Eggs Argentina 154

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. Renato Mar 13th, 2011 at 8:36 am Nice post, the Collared Doves also make it to South America.

Montana 134

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 134

10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2014

While the ranking is limited by our current knowledge of the fossil record and the state of genetic sequencing techniques, it certainly spotlights some fascinating and enigmatic global treasures with unique physiologies and lifestyles. The Oilbird today lives only in South America, but fossils of similar species are known from Wyoming.

Madagascar 277

Madagascar Comoros South America Ecuador 277

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2014

It’s an intriguing proposal — none of these birds had belonged much of anywhere before (heck, bustards were dumped in Gruiformes with cranes and rails) — and it means that birds adapted either to arboreal or to ground-dwelling lifestyles more than once within the clade.

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Family Parrots Birds 2014 279

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 13, 2013

All their products are sourced in the United States, Canada, South America and New Zealand. What was in our box: Pet Lifestyle And You (P.L.A.Y) Every month, Scout, the head dog at BarkBox, picks out four to six treats, toys and hygiene products to send to your dog. We love that! We were thrilled to find an item from P.L.A.Y

Dogs 100

Dogs Pets Animal Welfare New Zealand 100