Bird 101 Research Paper

The hummingbird is one of the most unique animals on our planet. They are equipped with freaky flying abilities and fantastically fast traits, all which make them the distinct animals that they are. How everyday can be a struggle for these nectar consuming flyers just puts me in awe.

When we were picked by our birds for this project I was completely baffled on which one I should pick. I saw birds that I vaguely knew about like the emperor penguin and the emu. I also saw birds that I had no clue what they were. The golden pheasant stuck out though I knew what a pheasant was, but I was curious to know what a golden pheasant was. I picked the golden pheasant as my project topic and set to work. I learned 3 basic things about the golden pheasant. They are the basic anatomy of the bird, the habitat, and what we can do to save the species. Now let’s get to the information.

One day in bird city,New York City on a hot summer day. Bird Power is a secret

white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) posses photoperiodic control mechanisms that stimulate the development of the reproductive system, however endocrine responses are responsible for temporally regulating the onset and synchronisation of reproduction in response to yearly variation in environmental conditions (Moore, 1983). The influence of hormone dependent sexual displays of female white-crowned sparrows on the endocrine physiology of male white-crowned sparrows was thus determined by examining the endocrine physiology and behavioural responses of males to changes in the endocrine state and behaviour of females (Moore, 1983). Following experimentation, it was found that the reproductive function of male white-crowned sparrows

I chose to use the green and yellow pieces of paper because at the beginning of the book the author describes a green and yellow bird. I chose the pictures and words presented on the poster for several different reasons. I chose the word independence because Edna wants independence. She is tired of being submissive to her husband Leonce so she moves out. She rents a small house around the corner from her old house because she feels it will allow her to be independent and free. I chose to draw the picture of Edna standing beside her new house because I feel that is shows she is now independent. I chose passion and love because the love Edna has for Robert is passionate. He makes her feel like no man has ever made her feel before. She

In the normal conditions the finches with the harder beaks, the regular and curved pliers, collected the most sunflowers. The birds with the smaller and thinner beaks, the forceps, had more success with thistle and millet seeds. It can be presumed that the beak the finch inherited determined the seeds it consumes. When the environment changed to a drought on the island, most of the thin small beaks were unable to collect enough nutrients. However, the harder beaked finches consumed more seeds than they were able to in the normal conditions. If this pattern continued, the thin beaked finches would be unable to survive because they lacked nutrients. The harder beaked finches survived because they had the capability to pick up and crush sunflower

Have you ever heard of the fascinating South American Tropical Hummingbird? The South American Tropical Hummingbird, also known as the Moth Hummingbird, is a small brown hummingbird. Mainly inhabiting the Amazon rainforest and other tropical rainforest, and utilizing its narrow wings, long beak, and small stature, the South American Tropical Hummingbird is an omnivore that eats moths, termites, ants, and less commonly, seeds and fruits. However, it has a high metabolism and would need to eat about double its weight to survive. They use their beak to eat termites in trees, ants in holes, and grab moths. This helps it capture plenty of food, so starvation is rare for the South American Hummingbird. Some people think that it is strange that hummingbirds

Bird song is one of the most often investigated topics in biology. It is an excellent

These finches don't have any particularly unusual or awkward care requirements, and as such they are not difficult birds to look after. A cage is of course necessary, but it doesn't need to be as big as it would be for many other birds. A larger cage will always be preferred though, and for any more than a single pair of finches you'll need a much larger enclosure. Still, this is the case for any pet bird species.

When maintaining drifting flight, humming birds have some of the most note worthy mass-specific metabolic rates among vertebrates. Ruby-throated hummingbirds can be found in North and Central America. The diet consumed by them is a mixture of sucrose, glucose and fructose that is found in floral nectar. The bird’s structures are absent or are relatively larger or smaller than in other birds--apparent adaptations for the unusual hummingbird lifestyle that includes hovering flight, feeding on flowers, etc. Likewise, some aspects of hummingbird physiology accommodate its high metabolic needs.

Japanese author Haruki Murakami’s The Wind-up Bird Chronicle elaborates on the life of protagonist Toru Okada, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery throughout the novel. The book is set in 1984, a time period where Japan experiences increasing amounts of Westernization because of the American occupation after World War II. Due to the United States’ influence in reconstructing Japan after the war, many Japanese citizens begin to assimilate aspects of American culture into their society. This leads to them carrying many American beliefs and values that previously contradicted their indigenous culture, and thus new generations of citizens diverge further from traditional definitions of being Japanese. Through the use of juxtaposition,

Monk parakeets also known as Quaker parrots, are nonnative birds to Florida. these birds are believed to have traveled from central Bolivia, central Argentina, and other part South America. No one have definitive date on records of the birds first migration to Florida. However, according to (Gluzberg 2001) “64,225 parakeets were recorded to have been imported to the United States through the pet trade. In 1968, the birds escaped in JFK airport through damaged crates”. In additions, researchers know in 1969 the parakeet had established itself in the southeastern corner of Florida. Later in that year, the monks were recorded breeding in Miami Florida. The female monk typically laid 4 to 8 number of eggs at a time, which usually hatch in 24 to

It is one of the most amazing things when you first hear your african grey parrot talking. Not only because the words are intelligible but also because the bird does a very good job of mimicing your voice as well. It shouldn't really be all that surprising as the african grey parrot is highly intelligent and has had a reputation for hundreds of years of being able to repeat words. Some have been recorded with a vocabluary of almost six hundred words. There are times when you hear your african grey parrot talking that you would swear blind that your bird actually understands what he is saying.

Ostriches probably have more unique structures and unique looks than most birds. Ostriches are weirdly built with huge bodies, long pink legs and necks, and small bald heads. Most ostriches can be about 8 feet, and about 220-350 pounds. They also have a bilateral body. (Having a symmetric body.)

Alfred Hitchcock, who is known as the master of suspense, has directed six movies after Psycho. None of the six movies is more successful and suspenseful than Psycho, however, according to Cole Smithey, “The Birds is more sophisticated film, and combines forward-thinking special effects with an unconventional soundscape to instill a palpable lurking fear in the audience”(par.3). The movie is based on a short story by an English author Daphne du Maurier focuses on flocks of birds attack people in Bodega Bay in California.