Sentences with phrase «water bird species»

The evolution of this olifactry reaction to geosmin would likely become an automatic one for Pelicans and perhaps some other water bird species.

We identified the first divergence in Neoaves, two groups we named Passerea and Columbea, representing independent lineages of diverse and convergently evolved land and water bird species.

As in other areas of the Basin, the floodplains and wetlands of the Lachlan are flourishing and as a result, large breeding events for colonial water bird species such as straw - necked ibis are possible.

Not exact matches

Parthenogenesis occurs naturally in many plants, some invertebrate animal species (including nematodes, water fleas, some scorpions, aphids, some bees, some Phasmida and parasitic wasps) and a few vertebrates (such as some fish, amphibians, reptiles and very rarely birds.

Bird species have shown a terrific response to the environmental watering, with dozens of species including ducks and wedge - tailed eagles coming to inhabit the site.

The purpose of the watering was to contribute to environmental outcomes such as supporting the condition of floodplain trees, understorey vegetation and submerged plant communities and to provide habitat for bird and frog species.

«We will be working together to deliver environmental water to smaller local wetland and floodplain sites to improve habitat and provide refuges for endangered and threatened native bird and fish species such as the Regent Parrot and the Murray Hardyhead,» Mr Reilly said.

Birds — improved wetland habitat for waterbirds with a total of 52 species of waterbirds observed across 49 survey sites, including threatened and listed species such as the threatened blue - billed and freckled ducks recorded in wetlands that received Commonwealth environmental water

«Participation in environmental water monitoring will help the future management of Tar - Ru Lands and the valuable bird, fish, frog and plant species native to the region,» he said.

With this package you can see 32,000 aquatic animals — 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the world — during your stay at the Hilton Chicago.

Darwin's beautiful idea explains why there are hundreds of thousands of species of beetles and flowering plants, why birds» feathers are ideal for flight and insulation, and why a desert plant possesses hairy leaves to reduce water loss.

Data from banded birds eventually revealed that the rise and fall of both penguin species tracked, roughly, with the amount of krill in nearby waters.

Birds migrate earlier, flowers bloom faster, and fish move to newly warmed waters putting local species at risk.

They have a water - filled hollow in the centre of their rosette of leaves, a tank which is home to insects that provide an important food source for the endangered Jamaican blackbird, the most severely threatened bird species in the Blue Mountains.

Water development, including damming, harms 91 percent of endangered fish species and 22 percent of endangered birds in the United States, according to a study published in Bioscience [subscription required].

Leonardo Calle of Montana State University (formerly Florida Atlantic University) and his colleagues wanted to assess how wading birds respond to these changes, because different species face different constraints — longer - legged birds can forage in deeper water than those with shorter legs, and birds that are only active during the day have different needs than those that will forage day or night.

Coastal wading birds shape their lives around the tides, and new research in The Auk: Ornithological Advances shows that different species respond differently to shifting patterns of high and low water according to their size and daily schedules, even following prey cycles tied to the phases of the moon.

«There was a diverse aquatic fauna at Shuitangba, including fish, crab, mollusks, turtles and frogs, as well as many different species of water birds, all of which could have been potential prey for S. melilutra.»

At least twenty - five plants and animals observed during the survey are new records for Penang or peninsular Malaysia, including the Sunda colugo or flying lemur, the red giant flying squirrel, the long - tailed giant rat, the Indomalayan niviventer, the lesser mouse deer, and species of ground squirrels, birds, bacteria, bats, ants, orchids, flies, frogs, mosquitoes, and microscopic water bears.

A surprising proportion of species found in Australia are native — nearly half the 770 bird species, most reptiles and amphibians including 93 per cent of the frogs, most of the 141 marsupial species, about 90 per cent of the 20 000 named plants, and the majority of fish species in temperate waters.

Soon, plant - eating animal life followed (including Arthropods such as the scorpion - like Eurypterids that moved from marine waters into brackish then fresh water — some species becoming amphibious and emerging onto land for part of their life cycle after becoming capable of breathing in both water and air — which eventually evolved into insects, and finally, by 379 million years ago, animals with backbones known as «vertebrates» which evolved from Fishes that moved onto land to evolve into Amphibians and eventually into Reptiles, Dinosaurs, Birds, and Mammals — Niedzwiedzki et al, 2010).

With colorful names like the evening fieldslug, cinnamon juga, Chelan mountainsnail and masked duskysnail, these species recycle nutrients, filter water and provide important prey for birds, amphibians and other animals.

Using this framework, we assessed the climate change vulnerability of each of the world's birds (9,856 species), amphibians (6,204 species) and warm - water reef - building corals (797 species).

The beauty of the animals in Africa is exquisite; numerous species of birds in every color of the rainbow, monkeys swinging from trees with their babies clinging to their backs, giraffes grazing in open fields, sprinting cheetahs, elephants playing in the water and so much more wildlife fill Africa.

Incidentally, 701,023 of those entries are of dogs; 206,184, cats; and the balance, 29 species ranging alphabetically from one baboon and 1,067 birds to 11 reptiles, one water monitor and six wolves.

Mammals and birds shall be provided with constant access to a supply of Potable Water in sufficient amount as to maintain good health as required by the species whether Animals are outdoors or indoors except as directed by a Veterinarian.

Using a water tube for small species of companion birds can assist with keeping the water clean and will provide several days of clean water.

Some tap water has high concentrations of certain elements such as iron, which may cause a problem over time with some bird species.

Mild winters, bay waters, and abundant food supplies attract over 392 species of birds to Aransas, including pelicans, herons, egrets, spoonbills, shorebirds, ducks, and geese.

There is a new frontier waiting for you to explore with flat water rivers, mangrove tunnels, mangrove islands, isolated beaches, sunset views, dolphins, manatees, hundreds of species of fish, and some of the best bird watching in the world.

Overview Our Kayak & Birding Tour is a SPECIAL one day experience (Sunday, June 3 only) focused on kayaking with an emphasis on viewing birds from the water in the Scorpion Anchorage area.The Channel Islands» isolation over thousands of years has created a unique environment for rare species of birds.

The waters surrounding Anthony Island are home to a wide variety of sea birds, such as rhinoceros auklets, pigeon guillemots, and tufted and horned puffins, plus many more species are often seen.

in Southern Belizean waters, is a nesting refuge for, you guessed it, the Magnificent Frigate Bird, aka the Man - O - War bird, those striking large seabirds often seen wheeling around the skies above this tiny caye and sharing it with a community of Brown Boobies as well as many other species seen along Belize's Great Barrier Reef and caBird, aka the Man - O - War bird, those striking large seabirds often seen wheeling around the skies above this tiny caye and sharing it with a community of Brown Boobies as well as many other species seen along Belize's Great Barrier Reef and cabird, those striking large seabirds often seen wheeling around the skies above this tiny caye and sharing it with a community of Brown Boobies as well as many other species seen along Belize's Great Barrier Reef and cayes.

Lounge next to the waters of the Pacific on one of the three private beaches, observe one of the more than 200 different species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that roam the reserve, tour the property on horseback or relax with an in - villa massage in one of the three main villas or nine casitas.

The park is rich in flora and fauna including many rare plants, almost 100 different species of birds — including the Sumba flycatcher, apricot - crested sunbird, yellow - crested cockatoo and Sumba green pigeon — around 50 species of butterfly and animals such as water monitor lizards and crab - eating macaque monkeys.

Surrounding lush wetlands extends inland 30 kilometres made up of salt water tidal estuaries and creeks which are the habitat of saltwater crocodiles and a vast array of wildlife, such as birds, both migratory and native, many species of fish and animals.

The Bonaire mangrove is home to many species of plants, birds and fish who thrive in Bonaire's waters.

Fraser Island and its waters support a diverse variety of wildlife including up to six species of whales, four species of dolphin, turtles, birds and more.

The beech and fir woodlands are a haven for some of Europe's most rare species, including the brown bear and over 100 species of bird, while the translucent waters of the lakes are filled with fish.

At least seven species of water birds are known to breed on Montague Island.

Apart from the Royal Bengal Tigers, it is home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt - water crocodile.

Chilka is the largest brackish water lake in Asia inhabited by innumerable species of birds.

Species that reached the islands were aerial, such as birds and bats, or rafted across the water on debris and other material.

Other species of birds, such as grebes and loons migrate from Baja California over the nearshore waters, and will stop to fish and feed.

Additionally, over 250 species of birds, ranging from water fowl such as pelicans, to majestic bald eagles and horned owls, also call the park home, thanks in part to the wetland environments that make up some of the Elk Island's topography.

Described by many as the prettiest river on the Coral Coast, the Bloomfield River is home to an array of native wildlife including crocodiles, flying fox and various species of water and sea birds.

The tidal mud flats of the Langebaan Lagoon attract thousands of migratory birds every year, as well as attracting bird watchers who come to view over 300 species of birds found in the lagoon waters.

The lodge lies in the heart of Tsavo West National Park, Kenya and the camp itself is positioned around a water hole fed by a natural spring from Mount Kilimanjaro, which is home to hippos, crocodiles, terrapins, monitor lizards and over 200 species of birds.

Lamanai meaning «submerged crocodile» located in the northern part of Belize and is quite often accessed by way of the New River Lagoon by boat which offers the traveler an opportunity to see many species of water birds, crocodiles and iguanas.

This is Vancouver Island, where hundreds of species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians call our waters home or stop here on their annual migration.