Belgium, Wemmel : Beverbos, Song Thrush (Turdidae, Turdus philomelos ) #belgium #wemmel #bird #ornithology #songthrush #turdidae #turdusphilomelos #naturephotography
Antigone canadensis is a large, terrestrial avian species belonging to the family Gruidae within the order Gruiformes. While historically classified under the genus Grus, comprehensive molecular DNA analyses revealed a distinct evolutionary clade, prompting its reclassification into the genus Antigone
#Metazoa #Ornithology #Zoology #sflorg
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Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis)

The species functions as a significant ecological engineer and biological vector within riparian and wetland ecosystems.

Like Modern Humans, Penguins in Captivity Are Living Longer — but Show Signs of Aging Faster. Via @discover.magazine #Science 🔭🔬🧪🥼🧑‍🔬 #Conservation #WildLife #Zoology #Nature #Ornithology 🐧

Like Modern Humans, Penguins i...
Latest articles from the WJO: Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) prey selection in Virginia during spring migration. #ornithology doi.org/10.1080/1559...
Latest articles from the WJO: Breeding performance of Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) at three urban sites. #ornithology doi.org/10.1080/1559...
FINAL REMINDER: Nominations for our Early Professional Avian Conservation and Community Impact Award are due MARCH 31! #ornithology wilsonsociety.org/awards/early...

Is Lovebird Behavior The Result of Nature or Nurture?

"Two closely-related species of lovebirds provide an intriguing look at the nature of behavior: is it innate or learned? or maybe a little of both?"

#SciComm by @GrrlScientist

#Behavior #parrots #birds #ornithology #learning #instinct #Ecology https://grrlscientist.medium.com/is-lovebird-behavior-the-result-of-nature-or-nurture-c683a3b77295

The frontispiece of the current issue of The Wilson Journal of #Ornithology is this beautiful watercolor and gouache illustration of a juvenile and adult Rufous-thighed Kite by artist Carl Christian Tofte, inspired by a paper in the issue on this species' migration within South America.