Aves

Snowy Old

Bubo scandiacus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

8 POINTS

Play: The Snowy Owl has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: The Snowy Owl is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species.

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Graphic by Heath (1808)
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large owl of the typical owl family Strigidae. This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognizable. It is 52–71 cm (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 cm (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these owls can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb).[4] It is one of the largest species of owl […] read more

Dunnock

Prunella modularis
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

3 POINTS

Play: The Dunnock has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: The name “Dunnock” comes from the ancient british dunnākos, meaning “little brown one.”

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Graphic by H. Gronvold (1907-08)
The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia. It is by far the most widespread member of the accentor family, which otherwise consists of mountain species. Other common names of the dunnock include thehedge accentor, hedge sparrow, or hedge warbler. The name “dunnock” comes from […] read more

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

6 POINTS

Play: The Peregrine Falcon has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 200 mph during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive,) making it the fastest member of the animal kingdon.

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Graphic by J.F. Naumann (1905)
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine,[2] and historically as theduck hawk in North America,[3] is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head and “moustache”. As is typical of bird-eating raptors, peregrine falcons are […] read more

Common Blackbird

Turdus merula
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

3 POINTS

Play: The Blackbird has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: The Common Blackbird was described by lInnaues in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae in 1758.

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Graphic by J.F. Naumann (1905)
The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelatedNew World blackbirds),[2] or simply blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to […] read more

Common Raven

Corvus corax
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

2 POINTS

Play: The Raven has a FLIGHT of 2.
Fact: Some remarkable feats of problem-solving have been observed in the species, leading to the belief that it is highly intelligent

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Graphic by J.J. Audubon (1827-38)
The common raven (Corvus corax), also known as the northern raven, is a large all-blackpasserine bird. Found across the Northern Hemisphere, it is the most widely distributed of all corvids. There are at least eight subspecies with little variation in appearance, although recent research has demonstrated significant genetic differences among populations from various regions. It […] read more

Blue Tit

Cyanistes caeruleus
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Animalia, Chordata, Aves

3 POINTS

Play: The Blue Tit has a FLIGHT of 2. Can be played next to any TERRAIN.
Fact: While most authorities treat the Blue Tit as a subgenus of Paras, the British Omithologists’ Union treats Cyanistes as a distinct genus.

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Graphic by H. Grönvold (1907)
The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus[2] or Parus caeruleus[3]) is a small passerine bird in the titfamily Paridae. The bird is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage, but various authorities dispute their scientific classification. Eurasian blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic […] read more