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  2. Clutch (eggs) - Wikipedia

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    A sea turtle clutch. A clutch of eggs is the group of eggs produced by birds, amphibians, or reptiles, often at a single time, particularly those laid in a nest. In birds, destruction of a clutch by predators (or removal by humans, for example the California condor breeding program) results in double-clutching. The technique is used to double ...

  3. 10 Birds and Their Shocking Symbolic Meanings

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    These beautiful birds aren't just pretty to look at. These majestic creatures have been associated with signs of good fortune, prosperity, and even sorrow. 10 Birds and Their Shocking Symbolic ...

  4. Avian clutch size - Wikipedia

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    Avian clutch size should be proportional to breeding season resource productivity per breeding pair of birds. [10] This relationship has been found in a series of studies from Alaska and Costa Rica. [10] According to Ashmole's Hypothesis, the clutch size of resident birds is proportional to the level of competition with migrant birds. [11]

  5. American robin - Wikipedia

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    A clutch consists of three to five cyan-colored eggs, and is incubated by the female alone. The eggs hatch after 14 days, and the chicks leave the nest a further two weeks later. The altricial chicks are naked and have their eyes closed for the first few days after hatching. [44] The chicks are fed earthworms, insects, and berries.

  6. Glossary of bird terms - Wikipedia

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    Bird ringing is the term used in the UK and in some other parts of Europe, while the term bird banding is more often used in the U.S. and Australia. [49] bird strike The impact of a bird or birds with an airplane in flight. [50] body down The layer of small, fluffy down feathers that lie underneath the outer contour feathers on a bird's body. [51]

  7. If You See a Cardinal, Here's the True, Unexpected ... - AOL

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    According to Doolittle, Cardinals are a symbol of change. "It can mean a huge shift coming in your life which can sometimes be viewed as an ending," she explains. But an ending isn't necessarily a ...

  8. Symbols Around Us: Guess The Real Meaning Of 30 Well-Known Icons

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    Symbols surround us, guiding us, protecting us and communicating important messages every day. From mathematical symbols to road signs, these icons play a crucial role in our lives, often ...

  9. Eurasian hoopoe - Wikipedia

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    Clutch size varies with location: Northern Hemisphere birds lay more eggs than those in the Southern Hemisphere, and birds at higher latitudes have larger clutches than those closer to the equator. In central and northern Europe and Asia the clutch size is around 12, whereas it is around four in the tropics and seven in the subtropics.