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Understanding Passeriformes: The Diverse World Of Perching Birds

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Top left: American Goldfinch(Spinus tristis), top right: House Sparrow(Passer domesticus), bottom left: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak(Pheucticus ludovicianus), bottom right: Steller’s Jay(Cyanocitta stelleri)

Passeriformes, commonly known as perching birds or songbirds, represent the largest order of birds, encompassing more than half of all bird species distributed around the globe. This remarkable group is characterized by their unique foot structure, which includes three toes facing forward and one toe pointing backward, enabling them to grip branches and other surfaces effectively. In this article, we will explore the fascinating characteristics, ecological roles, and conservation challenges facing this diverse avian order.

Characteristics Of Passeriformes

Physical

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Birds Of The World: Steller’s Sea-Eagle

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The Steller’s Sea-Eagle(Haliaeetus pelagicus), also known as Pacific Sea-Eagle or White-Shouldered Eagle is a bird of prey classified in the avian order Accipitriformes and family Accipitridae.

Physical Characteristics

An adult Steller’s Sea-Eagle’s plumage is mostly blackish-brown, however the “shoulders” are  white. The edges of the wings and thighs are white as well. There is a white patch on the forehead, and the eyering, cere, and legs are orange-yellow. The iris is yellow. The average measurements of a Steller’s Sea-Eagle are: 95 centimeters long(3’1”),  6.8 kilograms(15 pounds) in weight, and a wingspan of 2.3 meters(7’7”) on average.

GenusHaliaeetus 
SpeciesH. pelagicus
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Protecting Shorebirds And Horseshoe Crabs

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Every Spring, thousands of Red Knots travel 9,000 miles from South America’s Tierra del Fuego to the Canadian Arctic for their breeding season. With such a long migration, this shorebird must make stops along the way to eat and rest. The Delaware Bay is the perfect pitstop, where the horseshoe crab eggs provide nourishment for the exhausted Red Knots and other migratory shorebirds.

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Ensuring A Safe Journey: World Migratory Bird Day

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Today is World #MigratoryBirdDay, a day to celebrate the incredible diversity of birds that we share our planet with.

Right here at home, Toronto falls within one of the 4 major flyways in Northern America, so we are particularly lucky to enjoy the avian sights! Within the GTA, we have around 350 different species and upwards of 50 million birds either passing through or returning to nest from their overwintering grounds.

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They’re Back! How To Help Migratory Birds This Spring | ABC Webinar

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Spring has arrived in North America, and with it, billions of migratory birds that will breed and nest in the region. Unfortunately, these birds face a gauntlet of threats as they make their journey north, and many perish along the way. Their chicks are also at risk — less than half will make it to the end of summer.

Many of the dangers that migratory birds face are human-caused, such as glass … Continue