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Red-Faced Parrot: Cloud Forest Survivor

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Red-Faced Parrot(Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops) is a colorful conglomeration of colors, mainly green with red touches on its face, crown, and wings, yellow ear coverts, and dark blue wing and tail feathers.

Some scientists believe that this uncommon parrot and several other members of its genus, Hapalopsittaca, may actually comprise a single species. Which other Andean parrots could belong to this species?

Read on to find out more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/red-faced-parrot/

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Monkeys: Fascinating Creatures Of The Animal Kingdom

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A photograph of a squirrel monkey eating. / Photograph by sharkolot / Pixabay

Monkeys are among the most intriguing and diverse animals in the mammalian world. Belonging to the primate order, they exhibit a wide range of behaviors, adaptations, and social structures that have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. From the lush rainforests of South America to the savannas of Africa and the forests of Asia, monkeys have established themselves as vital components of their ecosystems.

Diversity And Classification

Monkeys are broadly divided into two groups: New World monkeys and Old World monkeys. New World monkeys, such as capuchins, … Continue

Decoding Gull Behavior

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

Gulls are excellent communicators, and they can be a ton of fun to watch! Here are a few behaviors you might see while watching gulls.

If gulls intrigue you, you’ll want to know how to ID the ones you see. Tackle the challenge of gull identification with Bird Academy in our upcoming, online course: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/be-a-better-birder-gull-identification/

This course is available for pre-order at a special early bird discount until April 28, 2025.

With species-by-species identification videos, helpful ID diagrams, and exclusive practice tools for 24 commonly appearing species in … Continue