Adelie Penguin is the smallest and most widely distributed species of Penguin in the Southern Ocean and is one of only two
species of Penguin found on the Antartic mainland(the other being the much larger Emperor Penguin). The Adelie Penguin was
named in 1840 by French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville who named the Penguin for his wife, Adelie. Adelie Penguins have
adapted well to life in the Antartic as these migratory Birds winter in the northern pack -ce before returning south to the
Antartic Coast for the warmer summer months.
The African Penguin is a small to medium sized Penguin species that is found along the coast of South Africa and on a number
of it's surrounding islands. The African Penguin is thought to be most closely related to the Humboldt and Magellanic Penguins
found in southern South America, and the Galapagos Penguin found in the Pacific Ocean near the Equator.
The African Penguin was named for the fact that it is the only species of Penguin that is found breeding on the African Coast,
and it is believed to be one of the first Penguin species to be discovered by humans.
Albatross is a large species of sea-bird found throughout the southern Pacific and even into the colder Antartic regions.
There are 21 different species of Albatross found across the southern seas, but sadly 19 of the different Albatross species
are said to be threatened with extinction today. The Albatross is closely related to other sea-birds including Petrels, which
are all unique among birds due to the tubular nostrils on either side of the top of their bill, meaning these birds are often
referred to as Tubenoses. The Albatross was first brought in to the public spotlight with Coleridge's 1798 poem, the Rime
of the Ancient Mariner.
Avocet is a type of wading bird that is found across mudflats in the world's warmer climates. There are four different species
of avocet which are the Pied avocet, the American avocet, the red-necked avocet and the Andean avocet. The avocet is generally
found in watery habitats close to the coast including marshland, wetlands and swamp. The exact habitat of the avocet is dependent
on the species as the Pied avocet.
Barn owls are one of the most widely distributed birds found everywhere around the world apart from the polar and desert region.
Although this is the case, the barn owl population is more predominant in the Southern Hemisphere due to better climate conditions
for the barn owl.
Barn owls tend to measure between 25 and 40cm tall and adult barn owls can have a wingspan of up to 110cm long. The wing span
of the barn owl is however dependent on the species of barn owl so some owls may be smaller, where other species of barn owl may
much bigger.
There are numerous species of bird found in a wide variety of habitats all around the world. Birds are one of the most thriving
groups of animals on the planet as they generally have their habitat(the skies)to themselves.
Birds can be easily distinguished from other animals due to their sharp, pionted beaks, thin legs, wings and feathers covering
their bodies. Although all bird species have wings, some are actually flightless animals that only use their wings for balance
and not for flying. Where other birds, such as penguins, use their wings for swimming.
Birds of paradise are a group of bird that are found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, mainly in the jungles of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
and parts of eastern Australia.
Birds of paradise are best known for the beautiful array of feathers which are existent on the male birds of paradise, which the
male bird of paradise uses to attract the attention of the surrounding female birds of paradise. As with many species of bird,
the female birds of paradise are dull looking in comparison to their male counterparts and are generally smaller and have light
brown feathers, and have a similar appearance to the nightingale.
Booby is a large species of sea-bird closely related to the gannet. Boobies spend their lives at sea hunting fish and are found
on the east coast of Central and South America, and across the tropical islands of the South Pacific as far west as the Galapagos
islands. The booby is the most commonly found sea-bird on the Galapagos islands.
Budgerigar is a small colourful bird native to Australia. The budgerigar is thought to be a sub-species of parrot, making the
budgerigar one of the smallest parrot species in the world.
The budgerigar is often called a parakeet or a budgie and the budgie is one of the most popular birds to keep as pets, both in
outside aviaries and in cages in homes. Budgerigars are thought to be popular pets due to their small size and brightly coloured
feathers.
Cassowary is a large species of flightless bird, that is natively found in the forests of Papua New Guinea and on it's surrounding
islands. The cassowary is closely related to other large flightless birds including emus and ostriches and is the third tallest
and second heaviest bird in the world behind these two.
The cassowary inhabits dense tropical forest on New Guinea an it's surrounding islands and parts of northeastern Australia.
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