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After colliding with a window in Mississauga, this red-tailed hawk suffered spinal trauma and was found unable to stand. At TWC, rehabilitators discovered a strange tar-like substance on her right foot and wings.
The Barred Owl(Strix varia) is classified in the order Strigiformes, and the family Strigidae(true owls). The Barred Owl is one of the most common owls found in North America. Unlike many other species of Owl, Barred Owls are not fully nocturnal(only active at night time); Barred Owls are occasionally active during the daytime, especially early in the morning.
The Barred Owl has large dark brown, almost black eyes. Its whole body is barred with brownish bars. A Barred Owl’s underparts are streaked with vertical brownish bars on a white background. The breast is streaked with horizontal brownish bars. There … Continue
A webinar, presented by Defenders’ Senior Texas Representative, Dr. Sharon Wilcox, about our work to conserve and protect ocelots in Texas and the Southwest U.S.
Crikey! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a reptile keeper at Australia Zoo? Follow keeper Brandon as he learns the ropes in his dream job working with everything from tortoises to komodo dragons.
The Boreal Chickadee(Poecile hudsonicus) is a small songbird that is classified in the Paridae(chickadees, tits, and titmice) family.
A Boreal Chickadee has a brown cap, cinnamon sides, gray collar, white cheek patch, and a short beak.
| Length | 12.5-14 cm(4.9″-5.5″) |
| Wingspan | 20.9-21.6 cm(8.3”-8.5”) |
| Weight | 7-12.4 gm(0.3-0.4 oz.) |
Boreal Chickadees can be found throughout most of Canada, and northern areas in the following states; Montana, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Boreal Chickadees can also be seen in Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and the New England states. Boreal Chickadees are year round residents throughout their range.
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