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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).
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)
This list of peaks of the Blue Ridge in Virginia is listed starting from north to south.. Blue Mountain. Loudoun Heights; Purcell Knob; Mount Weather; Paris Mountain; Brushy Mountain ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Bluebird Gap Farm is a public city park and petting zoo located in Hampton, Virginia, at 60 Pine Chapel Road. It is designed to resemble a working farm, and features farm animals and fowl of all types, and wild animals native to Virginia. It is also home to the city's volunteer master gardeners' demonstration garden. [3]