“The Blue Jays scientific name is derived from Greek and Latin words and means, in reverse order, “crested, blue chattering bird,” an apt designation. The Blue Jay belongs to the crow family, or Corvidae, a group of 100 related species … Continue
Northern Pintail
An informative video about the Northern Pintail.
Northern Pintails swimming and dabbling.
Northern Pintail
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus and species: Anas acuta
Continents where this species may occur: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America.
Diet: Crustaceans and vegetation… Continue
Mallard
Mallard Drake
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus and species: Anas platyrhynchos
Diet: Seeds and vegetation
Habitat: Lakes, ponds, and rivers
Continents where this species may occur Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, And North America.
Average length: 59 cm
Average weight: 1.1 … Continue