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Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons and keen eyesight. Nineteen species have been recorded in Virginia. White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus (A)
A peacock spreading his tail, displaying his plumage Peahen. Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies).
The area is located in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, about 11 miles northeast of New Castle, Virginia. It is bounded by Forest road 184 on the north and west, and VA 606 on the south. [2] [3] Trails into the area include: [4] [3] Price Mountain Trail, 10.6 miles; Sulphur Ridge Trail, Forest Trail 149, 2.8 miles; Kelly ...
Finches are seed-eating passerine birds that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have twelve tail feathers and nine primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well.
Birds of the Appalachian Mountains and Appalachia region of the Eastern United States. Pages in category "Birds of Appalachia (United States)" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
The genus name is the Latin word for a peacock. [2] The type species is the Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus). [3] Species. ... Pavo (bird) 81 languages ...
It is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of the Jefferson National Forest, within Grayson County, Virginia, United States. [1] The peak is immediately east of the highest mountain of Virginia, Mount Rogers , and Pine Mountain's sparsely vegetated summit has excellent views of both Mount Rogers and the surrounding region.