In order to see birds…

In order to see birds it is necessary to become part of the silence A quotation by Robert Lynd   Elegant Trogon The Elegant Trogon, Trogon elegans (formerly the “Coppery-tailed” Trogon), is a near passerine bird in the trogon family. It is a resident of the lower levels of semi-arid…

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Birds of prey do not flock together.

Birds of prey do not flock together. A Portuguese proverb Common Black Hawk or Mangrove Black Hawk The Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks and Old World vultures. The Mangrove Black Hawk, traditionally considered a distinct…

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Two birds disputed about a kernel…

Two birds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off An African proverb American Dipper The American Dipper inhabits the mountainous regions of Central America and western North America from Panama to Alaska. Identification Tips: • Length: 5.75 inches • Slender bill • Slate-gray body…

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