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Z is for Zapornia palmeri, the Laysan rail. This species was driven to #extinction by the introduction of rabbits to the island, as were the Laysan honeycreeper and millerbird. #birds #birdsABC #ornithology #conservation Photo by Alfred Bailey.
Y is for the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)! This Eurasian songbird species has inspired the likes of Robert Burns and Beethoven, and was at one time associated with the devil! #BirdsABC #ornithology #Birds Video:https://t.co/XhH2WLXd0d
X is for Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, the yellow-headed blackbird! This #bird species nests in marshes. During breeding the males are very territorial, sometimes protecting territory containing up to 8 females and nests. #BirdsABC #Ornithology Video: https://t.co/01KUlwFO7j
W is for the wood duck (Aix sponsa)! These #birds are one of the most colorful species of ducks in the world, and one of the few species of duck capable of perching and nesting in trees. #BirdsABC #ornithology Video: https://t.co/VmbwUIfxDY
V is for the Virginia rail (Rallus limicola)! This rail species is a master of stealth and hiding in their marshy habitat, and make decoy nests in addition to their main nest. Also, they're studied by @RallidaeRule ! #birds #ornithology #BirdsABC Video: https://t.co/3VNjzSYg0o
U is for Uria aalge, the common murre! They breed in massive colonies, sometimes so dense the #birds are always touching. #BirdsABC #Ornithology Video: https://t.co/r7dblY11c1
T is for the tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)! This Australian #bird species is a master of camouflage and eats many other species that are considered pests. #BIRDSABC #Ornithology Photos: https://t.co/IXLu7cEeOJ
S is for the Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius)! Unlike most #birds of prey, this unique species hunts on foot, rather than by air. #BirdsABC #Ornithology Photos: https://t.co/EstHfsZuhj
R is for the Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)! These Central American #birds are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, and they're the subject of my research! #BirdsABC #ornithology Photos: https://t.co/07pOT4YdaJ
Q is for Quiscalus quiscula, the common grackle! These relatives of blackbirds are resourceful and can and will eat just about anything, including garbage. #Birds #BirdsABC #ornithology Photo: https://t.co/YRkzQda4uY
P is for the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius). While at one time they flew in flocks hundreds of miles long, they have been extinct since 1914 due to human recklessness. #birdsABC #extinction #Ornithology Photo: https://t.co/MyXHxfgcGD
N is for the Northern emerald-toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus)! These #birds live in Central America and are commonly kept as pets! #Ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa Photo: https://t.co/hrRG463yso
M is for the magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)! The males of this species use their throat sacs to attract mates. #Ornithology #Birds #BirdsABC Photo: https://t.co/xUUJMcoQLF
L is for the long-tailed manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis)! These Middle American #birds perform probably my favorite courtship display of any animal. https://t.co/lWL0NOrAv5 #Ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa
K is for the Kakapo (Strigops habroptila)! These flightless parrots are critically endangered, with a population of only 154 known adults (most are named). On the upside, every single one has had their genome sequenced! #Ornithology #Birds #BirdsABC Photos:https://t.co/EW7FIQzmsO
J is for the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)! These little #birds are used in food production and research, and their eggs have been to space! #ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa Photos: https://t.co/oHK2ZKTgTZ
I is for the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis)! This South-Eastern American bird species is occasionally sighted, but commonly considered extinct. #ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa
H is for the Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus). The males of this species are covered in iridescent feathers! #Ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa Photos: https://t.co/WLEUL7qaZl
G is for the Green Heron (Butorides virescens), @soulofawallflow 's favorite bird! They are one of the few species of birds which uses tools; they make their own fish bait! #Ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa Photos: https://t.co/K9hQWFroCz https://t.co/mgnFz68ym0
F is for the Flammulated Owl (Psiloscops flammeolus)! This little owl usually only grows to about 6 inches long! Photo: https://t.co/kDlGiEzVvW … #Ornithology #BirdsABC #UniversityofIowa
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