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The great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), called bem-te-vi in Brazil, pitogue in Paraguay, benteveo or bichofeo in Argentina and Uruguay, and luis bienteveo, pitabil, luis grande or chilera in Mexico, is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is the only member of the genus Pitangus.
The longevity record for the Puerto Rican Vireo is 13 years and 2 months this was found through banding and recapturing. 51 males, 14 females, and 13 fletchings, and 10 of unknown sex were the sample and the recapture rate for males was 0.92. Another study conducted after the Hurricane Georges, where they found that overall nest survival was 0.932.
Its weight is 0.9–1.6 kg (2.0–3.5 lb), averaging 1,348 g (2.972 lb) in seven birds from Tierra del Fuego. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] Individuals from the colder southern part of its range average larger than those from tropical regions (as predicted by Bergmann's rule ) and are the largest type of caracara.
Atmospheric rivers could become stronger and have more impacts along the West Coast due to climate change. A new study shows how water rise and increased rainfall could impact residents who face ...
The resplendent quetzal was first described by Mexican naturalist Pablo de La Llave in 1832. [4] It is one of five species of the genus Pharomachrus, commonly known as quetzals. [5] Quetzal is usually specifically used to refer to the resplendent, but it typically applies to all members of the genera Pharomachrus and Euptilotis.
Cade McNamara is looking for a third school to continue his college football career. The former Michigan and Iowa QB announced Wednesday that he was entering the transfer portal after two seasons ...
(Reuters) -The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, lifted by technology stocks such as Nvidia, while retail was in focus as ...
The turquoise-browed motmot is a well-known bird in its range. It has acquired a number of local names including guardabarranco ("ravine-guard") in Nicaragua, torogoz in El Salvador (based on its call) and pájaro reloj ("clock bird") in the Yucatán, based on its habit of wagging its tail like a pendulum.