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Hummingbird The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.
Bar-tailed Hummingbird The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.
Supercolious hummingbird The supercolious hummingbird, noted for it's unusually large nest. It is native to Brazil.
Topaz hummingbird A pair of topaz hummingbirds, with their nest and eggs.
Hummingbirds A trio of hummingbirds resting on a branch, one of which is in a nest.
Hummingbirds A group of humming birds with particularly long and narrow beaks, well-adapted for sipping nectar from flowers.
hummingbirds A group of humming birds, two of which are vying for a flower's nectar.
Hummingbirds Four humming birds, two of which are resting on a branch, while the other two cavort in the air above.
Hummingbirds These hummingbirds "are alike only in their long, slender bills", (Hooker, 1886).
Great ibijau The great ibijau is approximately the size of a barn owl, and inhabits hollow trees.
Ibis A genus of wading birds, one species of which was regarded in ancient Egypt with a degree of respect bordering on adoration.
Ibis Ibises are a group of long-legged ading birds. They all have long downcurved bills, and usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items.
Ibis A group of long-legged wading birds. They have long downcurved bills, and usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans.
Glossy Ibis A bird whose plumage is mor eor less metallic and iridescent.
Sacred Ibis Wading birds with long, slender bills found in warmer climates of both hemispheres. The Sacred ibis of the ancient Egyptians is white in color with long glossy, black plumes on the wings.
Sacred Ibis Wading birds with long, slender bills found in warmer climates of both hemispheres. The Sacred ibis of the ancient Egyptians is white in color with long glossy, black plumes on the wings.
Sacred ibis Found throughout Africa, the sacred (or white) ibis was revered by the ancient Egyptians.
Jacamar There habits are little known; but it is certain that they live isolated or in pairs, that they are stupid, move but little, and rarely depart from their chosen dwelling, (Figuier, 1869).
Red-tailed jacamar The red-tailed jacamar, native to the island of Trinidad.
Jacana Found in Brazil, the jacana feeds primarily on vegetable matter.
Jacana These birds have long toes and claws that permit them to walk easily across leaves of tropical aquatic plants.
Jacana "The Jacana is a wading bird; a genus of grallatores. They are very light birds; and the wide surface over which their toes extend enables them the more easily to procure their food, consisting of worms, small fishes, and insects, by walking on the leaves of aquatic plants which float on the water. Various species of the jacana are spread over the tropical regions."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)
Jackdaw The jackdaw is a nonmigratory bird, distributed throughout Middle Europe and Asia, as well as Great Britain.
Jarbiru and flamingo A jaribu and a flamingo standing together.
Jay "Jay is the popular name of a species of birds belonging to the crow family, of a vinous red color; the back pale gray; the rump and upper tail coverts white; the tail black or gray, with bluish-gray bars; the wing coverts light gray, in the median series light gray inclining to chestnut; the bastard wing or primary coverts barred with black or bright cobalt blue; headed with an erectile crest; forehead white, streaked with black. Length about 13 inches. It is a beautiful bird, but attacks peas and other garden crops, to which it is very destructive, especially in the vicinity of woods and forests, alnd also easts worms, larvæ, and snails. It is often kept as a cage bird. The common blue jay is found over a large portion of North and South America. The green jay of the Unites States is well known."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)
Jay A common American bird; called also blue jay.
Blue Jay Blue jays are abundant in the central and eastern states. They are characterized by blue-gray feathers and crest upon the head.
Blue Jay A bird mostly blue in color native to North America.
European jay The European jay is common through Europe, feeding on vegetables and fruits, as well as on insects and worms.
European Jay The European Jay is brownish red tinged with grey. It has a patch of ultramarine blue banded with black on its wings, (Figuier, 1869).
Jay, great crested A pair of great-crested jays, native to South America.
Blue jays A group of blue jays attacking a nest and eating eggs.
Kestrel The kestrel, a type of small falcon native to the Mediterranean region.
Kestrel With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).
Lesser kestrel A lesser kestrel on a branch, eating a smaller bird.
Killiwake Gull "A long-winged water-bird with webbed feet, inhabiting all parts of the world. The group to which gulls belong embraces also the terns, and these two kinds of birds are closely related." — Beach, 1909
King Bird An American bird, also called bee martin and flycatcher. It is about eight inches long, the extended wings measuring fourteen inches.
Kingfisher Living on the banks of rivers, they feed almost exclusively on fish.
Kingfisher Living on the banks of rivers, they feed almost exclusively on fish.
Kingfisher A family of incessorial birds noted for their bright plumage, stout bill, strong feet, and short tail.
Belted Kingfisher A common bird in north America.
Belted Kingfisher "Many species of the kingfisher family are found in various parts of the world. The belted kingfisher is peculiar to North America, and is a larger bird than the kingfisher of Great Britain, being fully twelve inches in length, but inferior in brilliancy of plumage." —The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888
Crested kingfisher Kingfishers are typically stocky, with short tails and bodies. The bill is large and strong and their heads are large with a crest. The American breed typically fish.
European Kingfisher Found throughout Middle Europe, the European Kingfisher is a solitary bird that inhabits wet areas, such as small streams.
Laughing Kingfisher A large bird that feeds mostly on fish.
Belted Kingfishers A trio of belted kingfishers, a species native to the United States.
Kite "Genus Milvus, its length is twenty-six inches; it's color above dark brown; rufous bown below; the tail long and deeply forked. It pounces on prey, consisting of moles, mice, leverets, rabbits, unfledged birds, and the young of the gallinaceous tribe especially. IThis species is common in Middle Europe and Northern Asia. It was formerly used in falconry." &mdash Goodrich, 1859
Kite Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.
Fork-tailed kite "The fork-tailed kite, (N. furcatus) is twenty-five inches long; the wings and tail black; neck and under parts white; the tail-feathers, twelve in number, are deeply forked, the lateral ones excessively elongated. It feeds on snakes, lizards, and frogs ; it also devours grasshoppers, locusts, and wasps, making attacks on the nests of the latter. This species is common in the South and Southwestern States, and also in the Western States, as far north as Wisconsin." &mdash Goodrich, 1859
Kiwi Also known as the apteryx, the kiwi bird posses a long, slender bill, which it uses for feeding on insects at night.
Kiwi The Kiwi, a native of New Zealand is closely related to the Ostrich but much smaller. It is also a flightless bird.
Kiwi The Kiwi, a native of New Zealand is closely related to the Ostrich but much smaller. It is also a flightless bird.
Kiwi A kiwi is any of the species of small flightless birds native to New Zealand.
Kookaburra "He is a kingfisher, with a head as big as his body but a voice that is many times bigger than both body and head." —Carpenter, 1902
Lammergeier The largest bird of prey native to Europe. Found in the lofty mountains of southern Eurasia and northern Africa.
Lammergeyer The lammergeyer (Swiss for "lamb-killer") is a member of the vulture family, but has a notably feathered next. It generally preys on live animals, such as wild goats, mountain hare, and various species of birds.
Land-rail Generally inhabiting Europe, the land-rail is also known as the corn-crake. It averages about seven inches in length.
Lapwing Also known as the peewit, the lapwing is distributed through Europe, as well as some parts of Asia and Africa. It draws the name "peewit" from its cry.
Lapwing Lapwings may often be seen settling in fields recently ploughed, where they can find an ample supply of worms.
Lapwing A genus of birds of the plover family, native to Eurasia, Africa, and Iceland. They are about the size of a pigeon, frequent marshes and woodlands, and from their peculiar cry are frequently called peewit.
Lark The lark is a member of the Alaudidae family.
Lark The lark is the living emblem of happy, peaceful labour, the songster of the cultivated earth, (Figuier, 1869).
Lark A genus of common birds of song, resembling the finches in many respects. There are many species, various kinds being native to all the grand divisions and many islands.
Lark The head of a Shore Lark.
Lark "Alauda agrestis." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Lark "Alauda arvensis." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Lark "Alauda arborea." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Lark "Alauda certhilauda." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Lark "Melanocorypha calandra." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Lark "Rhamphocorys clot-bey." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Lark "Calandrella brachydactyla." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
Crested lark Feeding mostly on worms and grain, the crested lark frequents Northern Europe i nthe summer, and Southern Europe and Northern Africa during other parts of the year.
Loon The loon is a diving bird. Its peculiar cry, sometimes resembling a hysterical laugh, has given rise to the expression, "crazy as a loon."
Loon The loon is a diving bird that finds its food under the water. It will dip its bill into the water and perhaps its whole body to find prey.
Lory The Lory is a climbing bird distinguished by the fact that the feet have four toes each, of which two are turned backwards and two forwards.
Purple-capped lory Mostly red, the purple-capped lory is a rare species known for its docility.
Love Birds "Agapornis- A genus of small African parrots, including the love-birds, sometimes made the type of a subfamily Agapornithin�."-Whitney, 1902
Love birds Love birds are the smallest of this group; their plumage varies in shades according to the climates. (Figuier, 1869).
Love-bird A love-bird (one of the genus psittacula), noted for its short, square tail.
Lyre Bird Ground-dwelling Australian birds, most notable for their extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.
Lyre Bird Ground-dwelling Australian birds, most notable for their extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.
Lyre bird Lyre-bird, an Australian bird, the male of which has the tail feathers arranged to look like a lyre.
Macaw The Macaws, the largest of the Parrots, are recognizable from their bare cheeks and long tapering tails.
Macaw A large and very showy bird, allied to the parrots.
Macaw A genus of birds native to tropical South America, remarkable for their size and beauty of their plumage. They range as far north as Mexico.
Macaw Large colorful New World parrots. They are the largest birds in the parrot family in length and wingspan.
Head of a macaw The head of a macaw, with a large, convex bill.
Parakeet macaw Native to South America, the parakeet macaw is renowned for its powers to imitate human speech.
Red and blue macaw A domesticated red and blue macaw, perched above a pair of dogs.
Macaws A group of macaws, a species of parrots native to South America.
Athene maculta Athene maculta, which derive their name from the Greek goddess of wisdom, supposedly for their meditative air and mysterious habits. They are found throughout the world.
Magpie The magpie builds its nest in a high tree or a lofty hedge. It is omnivorous, but prefers meat, such as small game.
Magpie A bird of the crow family, closely related to the jays but distinguished by having a much longer and graduated tail.
Magpie Medium to large, often colorful and noisy passerine birds found in the crow family.
Magpie A beautiful bird classed with the crow family, but differing from the common crow in having a smaller body, short wings, long tail, and various colors.
Mallard The a pair of mallard ducks.
Mallards The mallard, also known as the common wild duck averages about twenty-four inches in length. It inhabits Europe and North America.
Man-of-war bird The man-of-war bird (also known as the frigate-bird or frigate-pelican) is noted for its extraordinary powers of flight.
Martin A bird of the swallow kind, which forms its nest about buildings.
Purple Martin The male has a deep lustrous steel blue and black bill. The female is greenish brown and glossed with a steel blue.

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