Author: Matt Davis

Icon Of Africa: The Common Ostrich

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The Common Ostrich(Struthio camelus), also simply known as the Ostrich, is a large flightless bird that is found in Africa. A Common Ostrich can weigh up to 160 kg(352.7 lbs.), this makes it the largest bird on earth. The Common Ostrich is classified in the order Struthioniformes, and the family Struthionidae.

Physical Characteristics

During the breeding season the male Common Ostrich’s body is black; the bare thighs, head, and neck are reddish. There are short stiff brownish feathers encircling the bald crown and extending down the hindneck. the upper mandible is yellowish, and the lower mandible is red. Some … Continue

Hyacinth Macaw

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The Hyacinth Macaw(Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is a new world parrot classified in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest macaw in the world and is also the heaviest parrot capable of flying. Hyacinth Macaws are social birds that live in families, bands or groups. They are rarely found alone in the wild.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Hyacinth Macaws are cobalt blue throughout. The undersides of the flight feathers and tail are gray. Hyacinth Macaws have a bare yellow eye ring and a yellow strip at the base of the lower mandible; the bill is black. A Hyacinth … Continue

Kea

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The Kea(Nestor notabilis),  Also known as the Mountain Parrot is a New Zealand parrot that is classified in the order Psittaciformes and the family Strigopidae.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Keas bodies are olive green, the head is brown, the eyes are dark brown, and there is a gray ring around each eye; the undersides of the wings are orange; the back and rump are orange/red; the outer areas of the primary flight feathers are dull blue; the undersides of the primary flight feathers are orange/yellow. The bill is grey/brown and projecting with an elongated upper mandible. The female’s bill is … Continue