Zebra finch

Zebra Finch

The Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia guttata, is the most common and familiar estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and the tropical far north. It also can be found natively in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico , Portugal, Brazil , and the U.S..
The ground-dwelling Zebra Finch grows to a size of about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and prefers to eat grass seeds. This species' vocalizations consist mostly of chattering trills and calls.

Habitat

Zebra Finches inhabit a wide range of grasslands and forests, usually close to water. They are typically found in open steppes with scattered bushes and trees, but have adapted to human disturbances, taking advantage of human-made watering holes and large patches of deforested land. Zebra Finches — including many human-bred variants to the species — are widely kept by genetic researchers, breeding hobbyists and pet owners.
The Zebra Finch breeds after substantial rains in its native habitat, which can occur at any time of the year. Birds in captivity are ready to breed year-round. Wild birds are adaptable and varied in their nesting habits, with nests being found in cavities, scrub, low trees, bushes, on the ground, in termite hills, rabbit burrows, nests of other birds, and in the cracks, crevices, and ledges of human structures. Outside of the breeding time, brood nests are constructed for sleeping in.

Diet

Zebra Finches, like most estrildid finches, are primarily seed-eating birds, as their beaks are adapted for dehusking small seeds. They prefer millet, but will consume many other kinds of seeds as well. While they prefer seed, captive Zebra Finches will also eat egg food. They are particularly fond of spray millet, and one or two of these small birds will eat a spray millet stalk within a few days. Zebra Finches are messy and voracious eaters, typically dropping seed everywhere. This behavior spreads seed around, aiding in plant reproduction. The availability of water is important to this bird's survival, therefore the Zebra Finch will drink often when water is available. A typical Zebra Finch may be plump, because it eats quite often throughout the day.

Chipmunk

In open forests where the sun casts sharp shadows, the well-defined stripes of the Yellow-pine Chipmunk help it blend in with its environment. In the fall this chipmunk stuffs its cheek pouches with food and carries it to be stored in its burrows. Researchers found one food hoard that contained almost 68,000 items, including 15 kinds of seeds, corn, and part of a bumblebee.


Look For : A brightly colored chipmunk with bold stripes on face.

Length : Body 4-5" long.

Habitat : Brushy areas in yellow-pine forests.

Range : Western Canada south through northern Rocky Mts.

Song Sparrow

The Song Sparrow is the most common and widespread sparrow native to North America. The most northern Song Sparrows are larger and darker -- quite different from the Song Sparrows we see in parks and on our lawns. Although Song Sparrows learn their music from other Song Sparrows, each bird creates its own variation. No two birds sing the same tune!


Look For : A brown sparrow streaked above with gray and black. Brown-black streaks on white underparts. Big, dark brown spot on chest. Moves tail up and down in flight.

Length : 5-7".

Habitat : Forests, thickets, marshes, fields, yards.

Range : Coastal Alaska, much of Canada (mainly in summer), and throughout U.S.

House Wren

House Wrens are frequent visitors to backyards and gardens and are famous for taking advantage of unusual nesting places. They have been found nesting in tin cans, teapots, boots, shoes, and coat pockets. The House Wren constructs a messy collection of twigs and sticks and often builds more than one nest.


Look For : A brown bird, darker above than below, with wings and tail dotted or lightly barred black. This bird often holds its tail up.

Length : 4 1/2-5 1/4".

Habitat : Forest edges, farms, suburbs, fields.

Range : Summer: Western and southern Canada and most of U.S. Winter: southern U.S.

Hose Sparrow

The entire North American population of the House Sparrow is descended from a few birds released in New York City's Central Park in 1850. Within a short time after their introduction, these sparrows adapted to their local environments. For example, the sparrows of the rainy climate of Vancouver, British Columbia, are plump and dark, while those in Death Valley, California, are slim, pale, and sand-colored. These changes took less than 60 years.


Look For : Black throat and breast; black, white, rust, and gray on head.

Length : 5-6".

Habitat : Cities, suburbs, farms.

Range : Widespread.

House Finch

The House Finch was introduced from the western United States to the East Coast by being freed from a cage on Long Island only fifty years ago. It has since become a common sight throughout the East. It is found in backyards and cities and will nest anywhere that is handy: in flowerpots, on buildings, or in other birds' nests.


Look For : The male is brown with orange to rosy-red on head, throat, breast, and rump. Heavy brown streaks mark the underparts. The female is brown but has no red.

Length : 5-6".

Habitat : Cities, suburbs, fields, desert brush.

Range : Southern Canada and south throughout most of U.S.

Baby bird

I sall a bird today and it was so cute! it was a baby bird and i named it Steve!
he or she... the bird, i think it was a house Sparrow.
the bird was gust like in this pic!

Fox species

There are many different types of foxes, and thees are some of them!

the Bengal Fox

the Blanford's Fox

the Cape Fox

the Corsac Fox

the Tibetan Sand Fox

the Red Fox

the Kit Fox,

the Pale Fox

the Rüppell's Fox

the Swift Fox

the Fennec Fox

the Tame Silver Fox

• Northern Swift Fox
• San Joaquin Kit Fox
• San Miguel Island Fox
• Santa Catalina Island Fox
• Santa Cruz Island Fox
• Santa Rosa Island Fox
• Simien Fox

The fennec fox

The fennec fox is the smallest kind of fox. They have big ears and a fluffy coat with gold-brown mix. There eyes are like brown balls. They can go for days without water.

~Fennec foxes live in Africa.~