Remember the snake that ate something it shouldn’t have? Well it’s his lucky day! Trap, the carpet python, has been given the all clear by our vets so it’s time to release him back into the wild.
Canada Jay
A Canada Jay(Perisoreus canadensis) Is a songbird that is classified in the family Corvidae.
Physical Characteristics
Adult Canada Jays are gray overall, but their bellies and torsos are paler. The juveniles are a sooty-gray color.
| Length | 25-29cm(10”-11.4”) |
| Wingspan | 46 cm(1’6″) |
| Weight | 58-84 gm(2-3 oz) |
Range
Canada Jays can be found year round throughout most of Canada. In the U.S.A. it can be seen in east-central Arizona, northern California, central Colorado, Idaho, north-central New Mexico, and southwestern South Dakota, and Utah.
Habitat
Canada Jays inhabit Boreal forest, and subalpine forest.
Breeding
The male Canada Jay choses the nest site. Both … Continue
Northern Cardinal
A Northern Cardinal(Cardinalis cardinalis), is a songbird classified in the family Cardinalidae. Northern Cardinals are unique among songbirds because both the male and female sing. Typically only male songbirds sing.
Physical Characteristics
The male’s body is a bright red, with a black mask and throat. The female’s body is pale brown overall with red tinges on the wings and tail. Both the male and female have a crest(a set of extended feathers) on their heads. Juvenile birds are similar in appearance to the female but have a grayish-black beak.
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