Sentences with phrase «high number of bird»

The tropical Andes contains 10 % of the world's vascular plants and a high number of bird species, such as Peru's national bird the Cock of the Rock.

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Reasons for the higher number and species diversity of birds and bird territories on organic farms include better breeding habitats and better food conditions.

A study by Rhône - Poulenc (1997) has shown a steady annual increase in the number of bird territories on land converted to organic production and a higher overall number of territories on the organically managed land.

Some of these regions, such as the southern Andes and certain isolated mountain ranges in the north, are also home to high numbers of endemic and threatened bird species, she finds.

The researchers also found that lizards» resting site choices that heightened individual camouflage were more evident on islands with higher numbers of predatory bird species, suggesting that this behavioral defence is more likely to evolve in riskier environments.

High numbers of barnacle geese were also concentrated in the Turku (3,200 birds), Mynämäki (2,800), Pori (2,800), Kotka - Hamina (1,900) and Kristiinankaupunki (900) regions.

Yet, according to a new study involving 147 cities worldwide, surprisingly high numbers of plant and animal species persist and even flourish in urban environments — to the tune of hundreds of bird species and thousands of plant species in a single city.

Results showed a large decrease in the number of birds in the «sonic net» and areas just outside and found that it was particularly effective at deterring a number of species that were at high risk of bird strike such as starlings.

A team led by University of California, Santa Barbara plant ecologist Shelley Crausbay is studying high - elevation cloud forests that provide habitat for a number of rare birds, most of which are endangered.

The average number of play bouts per bird monitored was 20 times higher and the length of play 90-fold longer during the warble recordings.

It's not known how many birds are being felled by the groundswell of such facilities, but the numbers are high enough to concern bird and conservation groups — regardless of the environmental benefits of solar power.

«In particular, song birds and parrots have very high numbers of neurons per unit of volume.»

By Anna V. Smith, Eugene Weekly The latest in a number of recent studies looking at the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides has shown declining bird populations in areas where the pesticides are used in high concentrations.

Problem Hawaii has the highest number of endangered birds in the US due in part to avian malaria, a parasite introduced into Hawaii that is causing disproportionate mortality in native forest birds, particularly honeycreepers.

Elsewhere, Jordan Peele's Get Out and the Safdie Brothers» Good Time tied for the second highest number of nominations with five each, Lady Bird and The Rider earned four each, and I, Tonya, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Columbus pulled in three nods apiece.

A backyard chicken hangs out in a portable coop in Silver Spring, Md., a close - in suburb of Washington, D.C. Backyard birds have become popular in urban and suburban areas, but a new CDC report documents a record high number of salmonella infections linked to these domestic flocks.

Of course, it's essential to keep a nice variety of high - quality bird cages in a number of designs and colors on hand so a retailer can seize an opportunity to provide a quick and convenient salOf course, it's essential to keep a nice variety of high - quality bird cages in a number of designs and colors on hand so a retailer can seize an opportunity to provide a quick and convenient salof high - quality bird cages in a number of designs and colors on hand so a retailer can seize an opportunity to provide a quick and convenient salof designs and colors on hand so a retailer can seize an opportunity to provide a quick and convenient sale.

Many bird enthusiasts these days are not only referring to wild birds as «outdoor pets,» but are also recommending that people buy high - quality birdseed to draw a wider variety of species and in greater numbers.

Besides high - quality seed and seed mixes, there are a number of other food products retailers should offer, as they will attract even more species of birds outside the usual seedeaters.

Higgins relies on Dauphiné and Cooper for estimates of both the number of «stray and out - and - out feral cats» («there may be as many as 100 million such cats in the country») and birds killed by free - roaming cats («at least one billion birds are killed by cats annually, «and the actual number is probably much higher.

They are killing birds and small mammals in large numbers and the ubiquity of the toxoplasmosis parasite in the environment is tied to high populations of feral cats as well.»

``... the ecological and conservation significance of these kill tallies is difficult to contextualise, because (1) there are no reliable estimates of the total population of birds in Australia; (2) predation may fall disproportionately on some bird species; (3) some bird species may be able to sustain high mortality rates and maintain viable populations but others may not; and (4) as demonstrated here, there is substantial spatial variation in the numbers and proportion of birds killed across Australia.»

Did you know, according to the 2017 - 2018 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, the number of U.S households that own a bird is at an all - time high at 7.9 million households?

He says overall, the number of birds and small animals being killed are high enough that cats and their hunting could be causing some wildlife populations to decline in some areas.

It is impossible to know how many of those actively hunting animals catch how many birds, but the numbers are high.

Sue Brown, vice president of F.M. Brown's, notes that the company is always trying to be innovative, making high - quality mixes that will attract the highest number of wild birds.

The Arenal Springs Hotel receives high marks for beautiful gardens, home to a number of native Costa Rican birds and animals, and stunning views of the volcano.

Especially the late August and September trips as this is when we large numbers of Steller sea lions usually return to the area from their remote breeding rookeries, high numbers of sea birds congregate in the area, and humpback whales become more surface active as they feed on small schooling fish.

Home to one of the world's highest diversities of life, Peru's cloud forest contains a fascinating number of species, such as humming birds, capuchin monkeys, colorful butterflies, woolly monkeys, and orchids.

Australia boasts a truly remarkable wildlife story, being home to the world's most biodiverse waters, the highest number of endemic bird species, the highest number of reptiles and fascinating marsupials.

Lipa Noi is also close to a number of popular Koh Samui attractions, including the island's main waterfalls at Namuang, the Magic Buddha Garden high in the hills, and Paradise Park Farm, a family friendly adventure with a hilltop pool, animal and bird feeding and amazing views.

Birds have the highest number of threatened and near - threatened species, followed by amphibians.

Lower marital quality and poor health may be associated with female gender (Robles et al., 2013; Rieker & Bird, 2005), racial minority status (Bulanda & Brown, 2007; Williams, Mohammed, Leavell, & Collins, 2010), lower education, lower income, and unemployment (House, 2002; Karney & Bradbury, 2005), greater number of children (Kotler & Wingard, 1989), higher - order marriage (Barrett, 2000; Booth & Edwards, 1992), and depression (Ormel, Rijsdijk, Sullivan, van Sonderen, & Kempen, 2002; Whisman, 2001).