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The average dimensions of the bill are 23.5 millimetres (0.93 in) long, 6.7 millimetres (0.26 in) wide, and 6.8 millimetres (0.27 in) high at its base. [24] The gape is grey-black, while the inside of the mouth is orange. [14] In common with other honeyeaters, the red wattlebird has a long, specialized tongue to extract nectar from flowers. [30]
The little wattlebird is a medium to large honeyeater, but the smallest wattlebird. [7] The appearance is similar to the yellow wattlebird and the red wattlebird. [8] The little wattlebird lacks the wattles, which characterise other members of the genus.
The yellow wattlebird is the largest of the honeyeaters, [4] and is endemic to Tasmania.They are usually 37.5–45 centimetres (14.8–17.7 in) long. [2] Body mass in males averages 168 g (5.9 oz) and in females averages 123 g (4.3 oz), with the largest males weighing up to 260 g (9.2 oz).
[5] [6] The regent honeyeater ( Anthochaera phrygia ) was formerly placed in its own genus, Xanthomyza , but placed with the Anthochaera genus in a 2004 molecular phylogenetic study. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] The genus Anthochaera is sister group to the species Acanthagenys rufogularis , the spiny-cheeked honeyeater, separated as a monotypic genus.
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short thick necks, and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water. Nine species have been recorded in Indiana. Black-bellied plover, Pluvialis squatarola
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According to the study, the best day to see fall colors in Bloomington is Oct. 20. Purdue University Boilermakers, rejoice — a trip to Lafayette in the fall months will certainly include some ...