King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Play: Aptenodytes patagonicus has a MOVE of 2

Fact: Aptenodytes patagonicus was once hunted for oil, blubber, eggs and skins.

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The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin at 70 to 100 cm tall and weighs 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb). In size it is second only to the emperor penguin. There are two subspecies—A. p. patagonicus and A. p. halli; patagonicus is found in the South Atlantic and halli elsewhere. […] read more

Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Play: Terpsiphone paradisi has a FLIGHT of 2

Fact: Terpsiphone paradisi catches its food on the wing, thanks in part to its quick reflexes and sharp eyesight.

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The Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is a medium-sized passerine bird native to Asia. Males have elongated central tail feathers, and in some populations a black and rufous plumage while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. They feed on insects, which they capture in the air often […] read more

Maleo

Macrocephalon maleo
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3
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Play: Macrocephalon maleo has a FLIGHT of 2.

Fact: Macrocephalon maleo’s egg is five times larger than a chicken egg.

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The maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) is a large megapode and the only member of the monotypic genusMacrocephalon. The maleo is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. It is found in the tropical lowland and hill forests, but nests in the open sandy areas, volcanic soils or beaches that are heated by the sun or geothermalenergy […] read more

Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3
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Play: Brachyramphus marmoratus has a FLIGHT of 2

Fact: Unusual for a seabird, Brachyramphus marmoratus nests inland in old-growth forests.

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Marbled Murrelet B. marmoratus Conservation status Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae Genus: Brachyramphus Species: B. marmoratus Binomial name Brachyramphus marmoratus The Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a small seabird from the North Pacific. It is a member of the auk family. It nests in old-growth […] read more

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis
Scale 5 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

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• Carduelis carduelis has a FLIGHT of 2.

When these birds sing, it is often in chorus. Some male goldfinches even sing when they are in flight.

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The average Goldfinch is 12–13 cm long with a wingspan of 21–25 cm and a weight of 14 to 19 grams. The sexes are broadly similar, with a red face, black and white head, warm brown upperparts, white underparts with buff flanks and breast patches, and black and yellow wings. On closer inspection male Goldfinches can often be […] read more

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

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• Bubo virginianus has a FLIGHT of 2

• Bubo virginianus is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas

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The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.[2] The Great Horned Owl is the heaviest extant owl in Central and South America and is the second heaviest owl in North America, after the closely related but […] read more