Golden-crested Myna, Ampeliceps coronatus
The Golden-crested Myna, Ampeliceps coronatus, is a member of the diverse and widespread Starling family. This species ranges through India, to Malaysia and Vietnam. It is found in moist tropical forest, even where it has been degraded.
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Fiscal Flycatcher, Sigelus silens
The Fiscal Flycatcher, Sigelus silens is a member of the Old World Flycatchers and is commonly found in open woodland. It is a resident in southern Africa in Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland.
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Seemingly unfazed by its blanket of snow, this Canada Goose rests in a bit of open water. There are huge numbers of Canada which winter around the Great Lakes
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Ocellated Turkey, Meleagris ocellata
The Ocellated Turkey, Meleagris ocellata, is related to the more common Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. It is confined to the Yucatan Peninsula area of central america. Due to the small area it resides in, it is considered Near Threatened by Birdlife International.
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Winter Mallards
Perhaps it is my Canadian heritage, but I love the look of winter ducks in lightly falling snow.
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Mute Swan in flight
There are three species of White Swans normally to be found in Ontario. The Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus, the Trumpeter Swan, Cygnus buccinator, and the Mute Swan, Cygnus olor shown in the image. While the first two are native to North America, the Mute Swan, Cygnus olor, was introduced from Eurasia and has thrived here.
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Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus
Although most Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus, tend to winter further south than southern Ontario, where they can find ice free ponds, there are usually a few birds to be seen in favored locations.
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Blue-faced Honeyeater, Entomyzon cyanotis
The Honeyeaters are a very large and diverse family found mainly in Australia and New Guinea. The Blue-faced Honeyeater, Entomyzon cyanotis, is resident in both these areas and commonly found in light woodland. This image is of a captive bird.
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Green Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus
The Green Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus, is a common bird of the woodlands of southern Africa. They can be found in groups with only one breeding pair, and are loud and conspicuous.
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Great Gray Owl, Strix nebulosa
Great Gray Owl, Strix nebulosa, is a species which periodically winters far south of it’s usual range. This is due to the fact that its food supply,mice and voles, runs short, and they wander in search of it. As they have not had a lot of contact with humans, and because they will hunt during the day, they can become very noticeable and easily approached. The last invasion into southern Ontario was in 2005 and this image was taken at that time.
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