Sentences with phrase «birds of prey such»

But ABC said further that, if not done right, wind energy also poses a serious threat to various species of birds, including birds of prey such as the Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Swainson's Hawk, Short - eared Owl, and Flammulated Owl; endangered and threatened species such as the California Condor, Kirtland's Warbler, Whooping Crane, Snail Kite, Marbled Murrelet, Hawaiian Goose, and Hawaiian Petrel; and other species of special conservation concern such as the Bicknell's Thrush, Sprague's Pipit, Cerulean Warbler, Oak Titmouse, Lewis's Woodpecker, Brewer's Sparrow, Long - billed Curlew, Bay - breasted Warbler, and Blue - winged Warbler.

From the solitary birds of prey such as the Brahminy kite, pictured at top and bottom, to the flocks of migrating terns gathered on the beach to feed and rest before moving on.

It's also a hotspot for birds of prey such as whistling kites, Nankeen Kestrels, Black - breasted Buzzards, brown falcons and wedge - tailed eagles.

The islands also appeal to birders, who can enjoy sightings of hornbills, Nicobar pigeons, drongos, collared kingfishers and babblers, as well as birds of prey such as sea - eagles and Brahminy kites.

World Bird Sanctuary (for birds of prey such as hawks, falcons, owls, eagles etc as well as waterfowl such as herons, pelicans, swans)

Dr Jen Bright, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Sheffield and lead author of the study, said: «Our results show that in birds of prey such as eagles and falcons, the shapes of the skulls change in a predictable way as species increase or decrease in size.

Learn all about farm life, explore the forest, field, and wetlands looking for tracks and signs of plants and animals that live at Drumlin Farm year - round, discover the special adaptations that make birds of prey such skilled hunters, or journey back in time to learn about growing up in New England through cooking, stories, and games.

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Ecological research already carried out in these national parks and surrounding coffee plantations has shown the presence of more than 300 species of birds, (including endemic species, threatened forest specialists and birds of prey e.g. Black Hawk - Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus), 31 mammals species (some of them are endangered species such as the ocelot, cacomistle and Mexican porcupine), 26 reptile species, and 326 tree and bush species.

Hence, according to Fitzgerald speaking from his own experience in class rooms, Hawkeye can instigate discussion on the physiology of the human eye, while also allowing for comparison with other species, such as birds of prey, and reflection on advancements related to genetic engineering and wearable technologies.

They found that species that have evolved noxious sprays as a defense, such as skunks, tend to be nocturnal and subject to predation by other mammals, whereas socially vigilant species, such as mongooses, tend to be diurnal and at risk of predation by birds of prey.

As such, a cat's ideal diet is made up mainly of protein and fats derived from small prey such as rodents, birds and small reptiles and amphibians.

Some tarantulas succeed in occasionally capturing small birds, small mammals such as mice, and even small fish, but their ordinary prey consists of insects such as crickets (for ground dwellers) and moths (for arboreal species).

To feed such a colony, says entomologist Janusz Wojtusiak of the Zoological Museum in Kraków, Poland, the ants, each about three - tenths of an inch long, prey on relatively large insects as well as on birds, lizards, frogs, snakes, and even bats.

Within Neoaves, they proposed several large new clades, including a waterbird clade containing taxa such as penguins, pelicans, and loons, as well as a landbird clade containing woodpeckers, birds of prey, parrots, and songbirds.

The DNA sequences of insects and seeds — and for large predatory birds, prey such as small mammals or lizards — reveal the food that attracts the birds to the airport in the first place.

The birds of prey typically hunt other birds or small mammals but they occasionally opt for larger prey, such as coyotes.

New research shows that cuckoos have striped or «barred» feathers that resemble local birds of prey, such as sparrowhawks, that may be used to frighten birds into briefly fleeing their nest in order to lay their parasitic eggs.

This in turn supports the idea that, in birds, tool use for foraging is facilitated by ecological conditions typical of islands, such as reduced competition for embedded prey and low predation risk.

Robbie will also produce the pic, which will not only feature Quinn, but popular characters such as Batgirl and Birds of Prey also -LSB-...]

The monsters you face are just as detailed and varied as the tools you use to hunt them, with a variety of creatures of all shapes and sizes resembling real - world reptiles and birds of prey and tons of unique fantasy beasts that keep things very interesting such as the Kulu - Ya - Ku, a bird / wyvern hybrid that hops around with stolen eggs, or the Anjanath, a dinosaur - inspired monster immensely aggressive towards both hunters and other species.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Warner Bros. film is expected to be based on DC's «Birds of Prey» property, which centers on a female - led team that debuted in the comics in 1995 and has included characters over the years such as Barbara Gordon / Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Catwoman and Katana (who was played by Karen Fukuhara in the 2016 movie «Suicide Squad»).

Dubbed «Brightest Day,» readers have been privy to a few new title launches such as Birds of Prey, as...

And they live up to their names; they are excellent retrievers of birds, or of less traditional «prey» such as tennis balls.

The metabolism of the cat has evolved to run off of the protein and fats of their prey - such as birds and mice.

Undomesticated cats hunt, which results in a diet consisting of small animals such as rodents and lizards, insects, and small birds — prey that is high in fat and protein, and very low in carbohydrates.

Cat toy companies keep this in mind when producing their products such as toy mice, birds, butterflies and other «prey» on... MORE pole toys, and «chase» toys, such as laser toys to chase a beam of light.

Some of these animals scare away or prey upon wildlife — such as birds — or frighten small children.

The outdoor dangers range from diseases and injuries from battles with other cats (who can also be the source of those diseases), to predators such as owls and other large birds of prey, to roaming dogs, or their wilder counterparts such as foxes, and of course, the very real danger posed by cars.

If you own small pets that are the natural prey of cats - such as rodents, birds and fish - ensure they are protected from possible harassment from the new cat.

«This was clearly not realistic, as the estimated maximum numbers of birds killed typically exceeded breeding density and productivity combined, such that the prey populations studied would probably have gone extinct rapidly at a local level or acted as a major sink for birds immigrating from neighbouring areas.»

Another possible mode of infection includes ingesting an infected intermediate host; this will typically be a prey animal, such as a bird or mouse.

Play interactions can be based on the prey preferences of individual cats, such as toys that simulate birds (feather on a wand), insects (piece of dry food or laser pointer), or small rodents (many choices available).

[25] In others, they may be preyed upon by animals such as feral dogs, dingoes, coyotes, and birds of prey.

Other birds, such as sandpipers, egrets, and herons utilize tidal patterns, venturing out to rocks during low tide in hopes of catching prey.

The monsters you face are just as detailed and varied as the tools you use to hunt them, with a variety of creatures of all shapes and sizes resembling real - world reptiles and birds of prey and tons of unique fantasy beasts that keep things very interesting such as the Kulu - Ya - Ku, a bird / wyvern hybrid that hops around with stolen eggs, or the Anjanath, a dinosaur - inspired monster immensely aggressive towards both hunters and other species.

It was developed by Gajin Entertainment, a Russian studio which previously created such titles as Wings of Prey, Birds of Steel, and Apache: Air Assault.

Empathetic to such subjects as a plover flying through the mist, a snake holding its prey in the moonlight, surf birds cradled in the sea, or a raccoon safely curled up in hibernation for the winter, Graves revealed the mysteries of nature as if he himself were the subject.

Undercover will feature a retrospective look at the artist's wide body of work, highlighting series such as Evolution, Treasured Tiles, Mirrored Whispers, and Birds of Prey, among others.