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My first encounter with n animals 20 years ago was arguably my most memorable.

We were stopped at a light on the 6-lane highway leaving Anchorage when we saw a mama Moose crossing the road, with an upset calf who clearly had no interest in doing so. Traffic came to a standstill as the drama played out, and we cheered when the youngster finally followed.

It was the first of many incredible sightings of wildlife, which includes approximately 2 mammal species, 525 bird species, 4 species of whales and porpoises, and 3700+ other species of marine life.

From n tundra animals (including Caribou, Wolves, and Arctic Foxes) and n bears (Black, Brown, and Polar) to endangered species such as Steller’s Sea Lions and Humpback Whales, the wildlife of is thrillingly diverse.

As influential as my first trip to Denali National Park was on the work we do now with Green Global Travel, our recent small ship n cruises with AdventureSmith Explorations were equally impressive in terms of animal sightings.

Exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Fjords National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, and the Inside Passage, we saw more than 50 different animals that live in .

So here’s a guide to some of the most intriguing n animal species, including many of our favorite wildlife images from our latest trip.

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N ANIMALS GUIDE

n Birds

n Bears

Other Land-Based n Animals

n Whales & Porpoises

Other n Marine Animals

N BIRDS

American Bald Eagle in ’s Kenai Fjords National Park

. AMERICAN BALD EAGLE

Though the United States national bird may be a rare sighting in the lower 48, n Bald Eagles are fairly ubiquitous.

They’re found in the state’s southern coastal areas all year-round, and along inland lakes and READ MORE: List of US National Parks by State (An Epic Guide)

Barrow’s Goldeneye Ducks in Kenai National Park,

2. BARROW’S GOLDENEYE

One of more than a dozen different species of n ducks found in the state’s many lakes and rivers, the Barrow’s Goldeneye rivals the Harlequin Duck among our favorite n birds.

Where the male Common Goldeneye has a jewel-tone green head, the Barrow’s Goldeneye is a gorgeous royal purple, with a white crescent below its yellow eye and a black-and-white back.

Females of both species are mottled gray, with tawny brown heads. We saw this mating pair near the Pedersen Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

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Oystercatcher Bird in Kenai National Park,

3. BLACK OYSTERCATCHER

One of ’s most striking shorebirds, the Black Oystercatcher has an all-black body with a long red bill, red-ringed yellow eye, and pink legs.

You’ll typically find them wandering along the state’s rocky seashores, where they use their thick beak to pry and break open the shellfish they love to eat.

They can grow up to 8 inches tall, and have a loud, piercing whistle-like call. We saw this next to the lagoon in front of the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge.

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Common Murres in ’s Inside Passage

4. COMMON MURRE

This species’ biggest claim to fame is that it is often mistaken for a Penguin due to its similar, tuxedo-like coloration.

The Common Murre, which grows up to 7 inches long, is actually shaped more like a duck, but with a longer more slender bill.

During our time in we only saw them in the open water, usually in large groups swimming in a line or v-formation. We saw this group while cruising ’s Inside Passage.

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5. COMMON RAVEN

Held as sacred among the indigenous Tlingit people, these humongous birds are anything but common when seen up close.

Frequently sighted along the coast (we saw quite a few of them while walking the streets of Juneau), they can grow up to 27 inches long. They boast a low, but loud croaking call that will definitely get your attention.

With its uniformly black feathers, shaggy head, and prominent bill, it’s easy to see why the Raven inspired Edgar Allen Poe’s famous gothic poem.

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Pelagic Coromorants and Black-legged Kittiwakes in

6. PELAGIC CORMORANT

One of the more common n birds, this is one of three cormorant species found in the state. You’ll often see their nesting colonies on the rocky ledges of coastal cliffs.

Growing up to three feet, the Pelagic Cormorants’ crests are subtle, but can be identified by their orange throat patch, slender neck, and hooked bill.

You may also see them with their wings spread wide as they dry out in the sun. We spotted these nesting in Glacier Bay National Park.

READ MORE: Flightless Cormorant Mating Dance (Video)

Glaucous Winged Gull in Kenai National Park

7. GULLS

There are at least four different Gull species commonly spotted in . The most unique of these is the Bonaparte’s Gull, which is small and has a black head, thin bill, and reddish legs.

The most abundant is the Black-legged Kittiwake, which also has black-tipped wings and which you can expect to see every day.

Others include the Glaucous-winged Gull (which are common in coastal areas) and the Herring Gull (which are usually seen near inland lakes and rivers).

READ MORE: 30 Amazing Galapagos Islands Animals

Pine Grosbeak in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge,

8. PINE GROSBEAK

This resident species’ striking coloration may lead you to mistake it for a Cardinal from a distance, but up close the Pine Grosbeak looks much more like a Finch.

Growing up to 0 inches long, the male is rosy red with black wings, while the female is grey with a greenish head and rump.

Both have a black, cone-shaped bill, and are commonly seen at n bird feeders all throughout the year.

We saw this handsome male feeding alongside a female on a road inside the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

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Horned Puffins in

9. PUFFINS

There are two species of Puffins in , but they’re fairly easy to tell apart. The Horned Puffin has a white belly, an orange Parrot-like bill, and a distinctive black, fleshy “horn” above each eye.

The Tufted Puffin is mostly black, with long tufts of golden feathers that curl back from either side of its head.

Both are commonly seen in coastal waters, where they can “fly” underwater to feed on fish. We saw them fairly often throughout our n cruises in both Kenai Fjords National Park and the Inside Passage.

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Red Throated Loons at Pederson Glacier in Kenai National Park,

0. RED-THROATED LOON

Of the five species of loons in , the Red-throated Loon is arguably the most attractive.

Its head is medium gray, with a white-flecked black back, vertical black-and-white stripes on its nape, and a rusty red throat patch.

Like other loons, they can dive up to 250 feet to hunt for fish. They typically inhabit lakes and the Arctic coast in summer, and the southern coast in winter.

We saw this mating pair in a lagoon near the Pederson Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

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. RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD

The only commonly-seen species of hummingbird in , these tiny beauties nest in the southern part of the state, migrating to READ MORE: 40 Amazing Costa Rica Animals

Semi-palmated Plover in

2. SEMI-PALMATED PLOVER

Typically found along ’s southern coastal areas, the Semi-palmated Plover is a beautiful brown shorebird.

They often nest along beaches, and will become persistently vocal if you get too close to their nesting area.

They’re identified by their white throat and breast, a black band around its neck, and a black-tipped orange bill. They use the latter to probe in mud and sand in search for the invertebrates on which they feed.

We saw this one scrounging on the beach near the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge.

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Snowy Owl

3. SNOWY OWL

Now commonly associated with Harry Potter, the Snowy Owl generally prefers marshes and tundra in the n Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.

But they’re increasingly migrating further south in winter, when their food sources tend to get more scarce.

Growing up to 27 inches long, these big, beautiful birds are mostly white, but with head, chest, and wings spotted with black bars. They’re one of the few species of Owls you may actually get to see hunting during the day.

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4. TRUMPETER SWAN

One of two species of swans found in , the Trumpeter Swan is larger than the Tundra Swan, growing to over five feet from bill-tip to tail.

Both species can be found in all sorts of water– lakes, marshes, ponds, and rivers– and both are all-white.

Other than size, the only easy way to tell them apart is their bill (the Tundra Swan’s is black) and their call. The Trumpeter’s is low and distinctively horn-like, while the Tundra’s is high and sounds like a “whoop.”

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Willow Ptarmigan

5. WILLOW PTARMIGAN

The official State Bird, the Willow Ptarmigan is commonly referred to as a “bush chicken,” due primarily to the fact that nearly all n predators (including humans) like to eat them.

Short and stout, with feathers even on their toes, these birds change colors with the seasons.

Males are reddish brown and white in summer, while females are mottled brown, but both turn mostly white in winter to help them stay camouflaged on the snowy tundra.

I saw this one (and many others) during my Denali National Park trip back in 999.

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N BEARS

Black Bears in at Mendenhall Glacier

6. BLACK BEAR

Though not quite as large as Brown Bears or Polar Bears, n Black Bears are an intimidating presence in many of the state’s forested areas.

Our tour guides frequently advised us on safety procedures in bear country, including always hiking with a buddy, carrying bear spray, talking loudly so that you don’t surprise them, and never running if you encounter a bear in the woods.

We saw them numerous times during our latest trip to , including several loners wandering in Kenai Fjords National Park and a mama bear with two adorable cubs along the Steep Creek Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Despite their name, these omnivores can actually range in color from black and brown to cinnamon and even shades of blue (for camouflage near glaciers).

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Grizzly Bears at the Wildlife Conservation Center by Mike Jerrard

7. BROWN (GRIZZLY) BEAR

My personal favorite n animal, Brown Bears are noted for their size (up to seven feet), humped shoulders, and massive feet with razor-sharp claws.

There are three subspecies in Brown Bears in : One inhabits coastal areas and feeds mostly on salmon, while Grizzly Bears are found inland and further north (especially Denali National Park) and are smaller due to a more plant-based diet.

The more isolated Kodiak Island Bear subspecies is the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world.

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Polar Bear in the Arctic Tundra

8. POLAR BEAR

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OTHER N ANIMALS

American Beaver by skeeze from Pixabay

9. AMERICAN BEAVER

While you may not actually spot an n Beaver during your visit, you’ll almost certainly see their handiwork if you go rafting, canoeing, or kayaking down any major river or stream.

These large (up to four feet long), brown rodents use their remarkable teeth to fell trees into the water, gradually building elaborate dams.

They’re most active at dawn and dusk, when they emerge to feed on aquatic plants, bark, and grass, slapping their tails on the water as a warning if danger is imminent.

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20. ARCTIC FOX

Smaller than their red cousins, Arctic Foxes are perfectly adapted to their frigid habitat (which ranges from and Arctic READ MORE: Amazing Animal Facts (Animal Olympians)

Bison in Yellowstone National Park near Grand Geyser

2. BISON

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Caribou in Denali National Park,

22. CARIBOU

Caribou in , which are also known as READ MORE: Winter Adventures in Finnish Lapland

23. DALL SHEEP

As with the Caribou, both male and female Dall Sheep have horns. But the male’s are considerably more massive and coiled.

They often implement them for intense head-butting competitions, which are used to establish a hierarchy of dominance for mating purposes.

Dall Sheep in are typically seen on cliff edges in mountainous regions, where their white coats stand out in striking contrast to the dynamic green and gray landscapes.

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Gray Wolf by christels from Pixabay

24. GRAY WOLF

Easily the largest of ’s canine species, the Gray Wolf can grow to six feet and comes in colors ranging from white to black and all shades in between.

They’re found in approximately 85% of the state’s wilderness areas, living in packs of two to 30 animals.

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n Moose in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

25. MOOSE

I call the n Moose “the Camels of the tundra,” because they tend to be of a similar size (up to 9 feet tall), body type (huge, with long, thin legs and a pendulous snout), and disposition (ornery and unpredictable).

The Moose is the official State animal. But most ns we met were even more wary of Moose than Bears.

They tend to be found in forests near shallow water sources, but we saw a female in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge right alongside the road, feeding on dandelions.

Females with young calves are extremely aggressive, and should be avoided at all costs.

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Mama & Baby Mountain Goats in Glacier Bay National Park

26. MOUNTAIN GOAT

From a distance (which is usually how you’ll see them) you might mistake a Mountain Goat in for a Dall Sheep, since both are white, grow up to six feet, and prefer mountainous areas.

But the goat has longer, shaggier fur and short, straight black horns. They prefer high alpine meadows in summer, only going down towards the tree line in winter.

We spotted quite a few in the hills of Kenai Fjords National Park and Glacier Bay National Park’s Gloomy Knob area, including this mama goat with a baby climbing on her.

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Muskox in by David Mark from Pixabay

27. MUSKOX

Large and stocky, with long hair and prominent horns, these imposing cow-like creatures grow up to eight feet.

Though the native Muskox population in was hunted to extinction in the 800s, a herd was introduced from Greenland in the 930s.

Today there are thousands of Muskox in , including a domesticated farm in Palmer, a research project at the University of in Fairbanks, and wild herds roaming in western areas such as Bethel and Nome.

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Red Squirrel at Kenai Glacier Lodge,

28. RED SQUIRREL

A common sighting in ’s forests, the Red Squirrel is actually a rusty olive color with a white belly and a fluffy reddish-orange tail.

You’ll likely hear their noisy chatter before you see them scurrying quickly through the forest to gather their winter supply of berries, nuts, and seeds.

Look for burrows around the base of trees, where they typically hide their cache of food.

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Sitka Deer by Hillebrand, Steve [Public domain]

29. SITKA BLACK-TAILED DEER

Found primarily in the coastal rainforests of southern , the Sitka Black-tailed Deer is relatively small, averaging under five feet tall.

The species changes in coloration to help them stay camouflaged, from reddish-brown coats in summer to gray in winter.

Males shed their antlers annually between January and March.

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N WHALES & PORPOISES

Beluga Whales by Mike Johnston via CC 2.0

30. BELUGA WHALE

Usually found in coastal waters and shallow bays, this small (around 3 feet long on average) white whale has a pronounced forehead filled with fatty tissue (called the melon).

The Beluga Whale is also known as the “sea canary” because of its distinctive high-pitched squeaks, squeals, and whistles, which it uses to find prey and communicate with others.

The subpopulation of ’s Cook Inlet is considered endangered, and is currently protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

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Bowhead Whale by Kate Stafford of the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, CC BY-SA 2.0

3. BOWHEAD WHALE

Although we never saw a Bowhead Whale during our two weeks in Southeast , the species deserves special mention as ’s State Marine Mammal.

They earned this distinction because they’re the only whales in that spend their entire life in Arctic waters. Bowhead Whales have also historically been an important food source for the indigenous people of ’s northwestern coastal communities.

Growing up to 60 feet long, Bowheads have an unusual arched jaw and a mouth/head that can be up to /3 of their total body length.

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32. DALL’S PORPOISE

One of two kinds of porpoise we saw in (the other being the more dull-colored Harbor Porpoise), the Dall’s Porpoise looks a bit like a tiny (7-foot-long) Killer Whale.

It has a shorter snout and a stockier body than a dolphin, with black coloring offset by a big white belly patch.

They usually travel in pods ranging from 2 to 20 animals, and are fond of playing in the wake of ships (which is where we saw them during our Inside Passage cruise).

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Humpback Whale Closeup

33. HUMPBACK WHALE

These gentle giants (which can grow up to 50 feet long) are often seen close to shore along ’s southern coast during their summer migration season.

You usually only get glimpses of their humped backs and small dorsal fins as they dive to feed on small schooling fish. But every so often one will show you their long flippers or tail flukes, which are usually white.

Despite many whale watching tours, I’ve only ever seen them breach from a distance. Listen for their haunting calls when the water is calm.

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Orcas in (Kenai National Park)

34. Orca (a.k.a. Killer Whale)

Though they’re commonly known as the Killer Whale, Orcas are not actually a whale at all, but a member of the dolphin family.

The “killer” part comes from the fact that pods of up to 40 Orcas will hunt large marine animals as a pack, almost like “sea wolves.”

With their long black dorsal fins and white-spotted eyes and bellies, Orcas in are a fairly common sight in Kenai Fjords National Park, the Inside Passage, and other n waters.

READ MORE: Southern Resident Killer Whales

OTHER N MARINE ANIMALS

King Crab by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Public domain]

35. N KING CRAB

Second only to Sockeye Salmon among the state’s most valuable commercial species, the n King Crab lives up to its name by growing up to a whopping five feet wide.

Typically found in waters up to 200 feet deep, these big red wonders have pointy spikes covering most of their heads, six legs, and claws.

The right claw is usually much larger on adult crabs, and often used as a weapon during fights. Their meat is widely considered a READ MORE: 60 Weird Animals Around the World

Harbor Seals at Holgate Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park,

36. HARBOR SEAL

One of the most difficult species of wildlife in to photograph, Harbor Seals (a.k.a. Leopard Seals, due to their spotted coats) are shy but plentiful.

We saw many of them throughout the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay, and Kenai Fjords, particularly around icebergs and “berglets” (as National Park Ranger Rebekah Weirda liked to call them).

They’re easiest to see on the ice floes, where they go to rest and bear their young away from the watchful eyes of predators.

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Steller’s Sea Lions in Kenai Fjords National Park

37. STELLER’S SEA LION

Also known as Northern Sea Lions, these pinnipeds can grow to 0.5 feet long and weigh 000+ pounds, with males up to three times as large as females.

Around 70% of these endangered animals inhabit the waters around , gathering seasonally to breed and raise pups in rookeries used year after year.

We saw several Steller’s Sea Lions in Kenai Fjords National Park that had been tagged as part of a scientific study on their declining population numbers.

READ MORE: Swimming with Sea Lions (Galapagos Islands)

38. SALMON

n Salmon is not only the state’s commercial export, but they’re also a huge tourism draw once fishing season opens.

We heard tales of the Kenai River being lined with hundreds of fishermen standing shoulder-to-shoulder during peak season, occasionally competing with the bears for their catch.

In addition to Sockeye (or Red Salmon), Chinook (King Salmon), Coho (Silver Salmon), and Pink (Humpbacked) n Salmon are also popular.

READ MORE: Fishing Mobile Bay & the Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Sea Otters in (Kenai National Park)

39. SEA OTTER

Although they may look cute and small from a distance, these adorable n animals can actually grow to reach 6 feet long and more than 70 pounds.

Unlike its cousin, the Northern River Otter, the Sea Otter only inhabits saltwater (preferably kelp beds close to rocky coastlines).

Most of the Sea Otters we spotted were lying on their backs, eating, sleeping, or carrying their young. They’re also known to use stones to crack open the Sea Urchins and shellfish on which they feed.

READ MORE: Hairy-Nosed Otter (Endangered Species)

Ochre Sea Star at Kenai Glacier Lodge

40. SEA STARS

We learned just how many different types of Sea Stars (a.k.a. Starfish) there are in during a walk along the shore of Kenai Fjords National Park at low tide.

The Bat Star was my favorite: Growing up to 0 inches, with short arms and wide bodies, Bat Stars range in color from white to vibrant orange and red.

My daughter loved the striking patterns of the Ochre Sea Stars pictures above, which are a common sight in tide pools and range from yellow and orange to purple and brown. –Bret Love; photos by Allie Love & Bret Love unless otherwise noted

Our trip to was partly hosted by AdventureSmith Explorations. But our opinions remain our own, and we will never compromise our integrity to our readers. To learn more about planning an n Vacation, contact AdventureSmith Explorations at 877-720-2875 or [email protected].

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Attracting and Sustaining Hummingbirds

With the proper plants (flora) installed in your garden, you shouldn't have any trouble attracting the local wildlife (fauna) you want. If it's hummingbirds you desire, here are some tips that will guarantee their presence year after year. Additionally, if you were hoping to attract and sustain an array of hummingbirds in your garden with nothing but a hummingbird feeder and have been disappointed, this should help you understand why. Hopefully it will prevent you from doing so further.

A Closer Look at Our Feathered Friends

Generally speaking, Hummingbirds live up to 8 years. They can fly at 30 MPH for 500 miles and dive twice as fast. A hummingbird’s wings beat between 50 and 200 flaps per second, depending on the direction of flight and air conditions. The average heart rate is more than 1,200 beats per minute. They've evolved with fewer feathers than any other species of bird and have smaller feet, so their weight is less and they fly more efficiently. Even though they can't walk or hop, their feet can be used to scoot sideways while they're perched. At rest, a hummingbird takes an average of 250 breaths per minute; their breathing pace increases while they're in flight.

Hummingbirds don't suck nectar through their long bills, but lick it with fringed, forked tongues. Capillary action along the fringe of their tongue helps draw nectar up into their throats so they can swallow. A hummingbird can lick 10-15 times per second while feeding. Since nectar production averages between 2-4 mg per flower and they need to consume 50g/day, it takes between 400 and 1000 flowers to support one bird. While it is unlikely your yard can sustain a hummingbird on its own, you can add to their livelihood and guarantee regular visits with the right plant selection. Providing a good variety of different flowers for them to feed from will bring plenty of traffic into your garden for you to enjoy during the season. It's not unusual for them to visit the same flower 2-3 times a day.

Stop Using Feeders

While feeders offer hummingbirds a nectar-like substance (i.e. sugar and water), this is not enough. Sugar water feeders don’t give hummingbirds the nutrients they need and draw them away from the pollen of flowers. The nectars provided by nectar-rich flowers (such as Honeysuckle and Salvia), contain proteins that aren’t available from feeders. The lack of these nectar (pollen) proteins and nutrients can negatively affect the hummingbirds’ immune system. The competitive and antagonistic pattern observed between feeders and flowers, demonstrates that natural pollination systems are being significantly altered by the use of feeders. Supplementing hummingbird diets with synthetic nectars interferes with pollination networks that are already stressed. If you have a hummingbird feeder at home, please don´t use it on a permanent basis. Don't make them addicts to cheap food.

Plant a hummingbird garden instead!

In order to sustain the yearly return of hummingbirds to your garden and ensure they are healthy, keep a few tips in mind:

Hummingbirds love tubular flowers.

The colors that attract them most are of blue, pink, orange and red varieties.

Their diets consist of water and sugar nectar, but it is also important for them to have access to blooming flowers high in natural nectar.

They See Red!

You may have noticed in the past that hummingbirds have a penchant for red tubular flowers. The general tendency to frequent red flowers is not because hummingbirds like red flowers, but because bees avoid red flowers. The lack of bees means there's usually better nectar quantity and quality in red flowers. Without competition from the local bee chapter, the nectar is more plentiful making for very happy hummers.

Do They Sleep?

Yes. But where do they sleep is a better question. If you are interested in having a hummingbird nest in your garden, consider planting Arctostaphylos, Ceanothus and/or Sambucus. These are very common nesting plants.

The Garden

Although this is not a comprehensive list, there are several plant species that grow well in northern California and will help you attract more hummingbirds to your garden:

Currants

Gooseberries

Beavertail Cacti (yep, they like Cactus)

Manzanita

Mimulus Cardinalis (Scarlet Monkey Flower)

Dudleya Pulverulenta

Erysimum Capitatum

Snowberries

Penstemons (drought tolerant)

Lobelia Cardinalis

Multiflowered Snapdragons (deer resistant)

Wiggins Lily

San Jose California Fuchsia

Fuschua Gartenmeister Bondstadt

Honeysuckle

Bottlebrush

Salvia Coccinea (Lady in Red)

Azaleas

Rhododendrons

Impatiens Wallerina

Sages

Coral Bells

Lion’s Tail

Red-Flowered Lobelias

Cestrum

Bee Balm

Alstroemeria

These species of hummingbirds have been found in California.

Broad-billed hummingbird, Cynanthus latirostris

Xantus's hummingbird, Hylocharis xantusii

Violet-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps

Blue-throated hummingbird, Lampornis clemenciae

Ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris

Black-chinned Hummingbird - Archilochus alexandri

Anna's hummingbird, Calypte anna

When Can I Expect Them?

Migrating hummingbirds can arrive as early as January or February. Departure dates are often in October. Anna's Hummingbirds are present year round. California is a large, diverse state. Broad-tail Hummingbirds migrate through the eastern parts and nest in central California. Costa's Hummingbirds breed in southern and western California.

The following are species of concern and have been negatively impacted by the introduction of weeds and destruction of California’s habitat, primarily the coastal sage scrub plant community.

Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (SC)

Costa's hummingbird, Calypte costae (SC)

Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus (SC)

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Hummingbirds-Mesmerizing To the Eyes-

Good Afternoon! Besides photos I have a blog that had almost 1000posts on it but I found I like it hear much better, so I thought I would start with hummingbirds. I hope you all like…There are many hummingbirds links that you all can just click on. One of the sites that I found has the sounds of each hummingbird, I hope you all find this interesting. I have been wanting to do this kinda post for a while but just never got around to it. So I hope you all enjoy the post. It will be a fun one…Wendy…The link below is a great one…Its where I found most of the Hummingbirds links below…And it has the sounds of the hummingbirds too! Enjoy….

NeotropicalBirds. cornell.edu-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=235131

1-Green Violet Ear-beautyofbirds.com/greenvioletearhummingbirds.html

2-Brood-billed Hummingbird-guide/Broad-billed_Hummingbird/lifehistory

3-White-eared Hummingbird-/whiteearedhummingbirds.html

4-Berylline Hummingbird-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/berylline/

5-Buff-Bellied Hummingbird-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/buff-bellied/

6-Violet-Crowned-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/violet-crowned/

7-Blue-Throat-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/blue-throated/

8-Magnificent-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/magnificent/

9-Lucifer-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/lucifer/

10-Ruby Throat-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/ruby-throated/

11-Black Chinned-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/black-chinned/

12-Anna’(Rosy)-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/annas/

13-Costa’s-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/costas/

14-Calliope-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/calliope/

15-Broad-Tailed-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/broad-tailed/

16-Rufous-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/rufous/

17-Allen-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/allens/

18-Xantus-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/xantus/

19-Broad-Billed-http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/species/broad-billed/

20-Magenta-throat WoodStars-https://www.beautyofbirds.com/magentathroatedhummingbirds.html

21-Coppery headed Emerald-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/identification?p_p_spp=257176

22-Green Thorntail-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=243291

23-Volcano hummingbird-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=281176

24-Scitillant-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=281496

25-Stripe throat hermit-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=233371

26-Black Bellied-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=256856

27-Violet Sabrewing-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=236251

28-Purple-Crowned Fairy-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=274936

29-Green-front lancebill-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=235131

30-Brown Violetear-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=238011

31-Rufous-Tailed-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=255416

32-Purple-Throat Mountain Gem-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=258776

33-White-bellied Mountain Gem-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=258616

34-Cinnamon-Throat Hermit-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=233051

35-Cinnamon-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=255736

36-Fiery throat-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=247931

37-Green hermit-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=230971

38-Green-tailed Goldenthroat-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=250811

39-Green-throat Mango-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=238651

40-Green-breasted Mountain Gem-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=258136

41-Green-breasted Mango-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=238811

42-Bronze-tailed Comet-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=270776

43-Bronze-tailed Thornbill-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=273496

44-Bronze-tailed Plumeleteeer-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=257816

45-White-necked Jacobin-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=237691

46-Green-Crown Brilliant-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=260856

47-Steely-vented Hummingbird-http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=254776

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معلومات عن طائر الطنان

الطنان

الطنان hummingbird أصغر طائر في العالم، ولا يعيش إلا في القارة الأميركية. معظم طيور الطنان زاهية الألوان، ولها أجسام قوية مكتنزة وأجنحة نصلية الشكل وطويلة بالنسبة لحجمها، كما أن معظمها ذو قوائم قصيرة مما يجعل السير صعبة بالنسبة لها.

غذاء طائر الطنان

يعد الطنان من القوارت (نباتي ولاحم) فهو يتغذى على نسغ النبات ورحيق الأزهار إضافة إلى الحشرات والعناكب، وقد تكيف منقاره الطويل لرشف الرحيق من الأزهار الأنبوبية، وهو يستخلص الرحيق من الأزهار التي تنتج رحيقا غنياً بالسكر، وإذا كان مستوى السكر دون 10٪ فإنه لا يكترث به، تقوم طيور الطنان أيضا بتلقيح النباتات حين تتغذى على أزهارها.

الطيران ارتفاعاً وهبوطاً

الطنان هو الطائر الوحيد القادر على تدوير رأسه دورة كاملة، والطيران بشكل عمودي نحو الأعلى والأسفل، وجانبياً، وبالمقلوب (أي أن يكون ظهره للأسفل وبطنه للأعلى). كما أنه الطائر الوحيد القادر على الطيران العكسي (باتجاه الوراء).

العش والبيض

يبني الطنان عشاً صغيراً شبيهاً يفنجان مستخدماً الألياف النباتية وشباك العناكب والأشنات والطحالب. تضع الإناث من معظم الفصائل بيضتين، هما أصغر بيوض الطيور علی الإطلاق، تفقس البيوض بعد 20-15 يوماً من الحضانة. تكون الفراخ عمياً عند فقسها، وتعتمد كليا على والديها من أجل الغذاء والحماية.

أصناف الطنان

ينتمي الطنان إلى عائلة الزقزاقيات trochilidae ويوجد حوالي 320 صنفاً من الطنان. تعيش معظم أصناف الطنان في أميركا الجنوبية يتكاثر 16 صنف من الطنان في الولايات المتحدة وكندا، أما الباقي فتعيش وتتكاثر في أميركا الوسطى والجنوبية.

أنواع طيور الطنان

الطنان الياقوتي الحنجرة: الطنان الياقوتي الحنجرة هو طائر طنان صغير سمي بهذا الاسم نسبة إلى الرقعة الياقوتية الحمراء التي توجد عند خنجرة الذكر. ويتكاثر في شرقي الولايات المتحدة وجنوب كندا ويهاجر في الخريف إلى أميركا الوسطى والجنوبية وجزر الهند الغربية حيث يقضي شتاءه هناك.

الطنان العريض الذيل: الطنان العريض الذيل broad – tailed hummingbird متوسط الحجم، يبلغ طوله 9 سم، وله جسم طويل وأخضر لماع وذيل داكن اللون. والأنثى أكبر من الذكر، وذيلها أعرض من ذيله. والطنان العريض الذيل قادر على خفض حرارة جسمه وإبطاء عملية الاستقلاب والدخول في حالة الخدر ليتمكن من البقاء في أثناء الليالي الباردة

الطنان العملاق: الطنان العملاق giant hummingbird هو أكبر طيور الطنان، يبلغ طوله 20 سم ووزنه 60-85 غ. يوجد الطنان العملاق في جبال الأنديز في غرب أميركا الجنوبية على ارتفاعات 2000-3300 م فوق سطح البحر.

طنان النحل: طنان النحل bee hurrmingbird ويعرف أيضا باسم الورور أو الخضيراء يعيش في جزيرة الصنوبر في كوبا ، وهو أصغر أنواع الطائر الطنان. يصل طوله تقريبا 7 سم ووزنه أقل من أونصة واحدة (28 غرام).

طنان کالبوب: طنان كاليوب Calliope hummingbird هو أصغر طيور أميركا الشمالية وي��كاثر في المناطق الجبلية في شمال غربي الولايات المتحدة، ويقضي الشتاء في المكسيك.

طنان آنا: طنان آنا Anna’s hummingbird هو أحد طيور الطنان المتوسطة الحجم وله منقار قصير مستقيم، وظهر أخضر معدني اللون وجوائب سفلية. وللذكر البالغ تاج أحمر مشع أما الأنثى فلها تاج أخضر.

طنان كوستا: طنان کوستا Costa’s hummingbird هو طنان صحراوي صغير، يتكاثر في صحار سونورا وموهافي في كاليفورنيا وأريزونا، له منقار طويل مستقيم وظهر وتاج أخضر لامع وجوانب سفلية بيضا وذيل أدكن.

طنان آلن: طنان آلن Allen’s hurmmingbird هو طنان ساحلي يتكاثر على طول شريط كاليفورنيا وجنوب أوريغون الساحلي الضيق. يبلغ طوله 8,25-7,8 سم ووزنه أقل من 3 غ. وهو صنفان: المقيم والمهاجر.

الطنان البرتقالي: الطنان البرتقالي rufous hummingbird طائر ذو لون برتقالي زاه يعيش في المواطن الشمالية، فهو يتكاثر في منطقة تمتد من جنوب شرقي ألاسكا إلى شمال كاليفورنيا، والطنان البرتقالي من الطيور المهاجرة، فهو يهاجر عبر جبال روكي وما يجاورها من الأراضي المنخفضة في شهري آب وأيلول إلى المكسيك حيث يقضي فصل الشتاء.

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ECOCORE The Queer Issue

cover 1: Exene Karros @donaldtrompeloeil

cover 2: Andrej Dubravsky @andrej_dubravsky

cover 3: Caspar Jade Heinemann @angstravaganza

ECOCORE is proud to announce issue 6, an online only issue dedicated to queer strategies in nature. Following the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement it is urgent to find new approaches to ecology and environmentalism. Starting today @ blog.ecocore.co

Queerness is not yet here. Queerness is an ideality. Put another way, we are not yet queer. We may never touch queerness, but we can feel it as the warm illumination of a horizon imbued with potentiality. We have never been queer, yet queerness exists for us as an ideality that can be distilled from the past and used to imagine a future. -José Esteban Muñoz, Cruising Utopia: The Then and There of Queer Futurity Ecocore’s sixth issue, The Queer Issue, guest edited by The Institute of Queer Ecology (IQECO), operates at the intersection of queer and environmental discourse, with a mission to improve both fields. Each movement, perpetually evolving though not fast enough, benefits from being in conversation with the other. Yesterday I found myself at one of the last shows of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, in Providence, Rhode Island. I had just left a meeting with two other members of IQECO, where we discussed the types of invisible labor being done by plankton (plus other microbial Foundation Species) and queer (human) communities. When I arrived at the circus, then, I found myself still burdened with criticality. When the lights went out and spotlights hit a cage in the center of the arena, 12 tigers were sitting on stools and I braced myself for an unnerving show. A large man with dueling whips lashed the tigers, ordering the cats to jump, roar, stand, and move about. I sank lower into my chair, feeling rather microbial as a crowd of thousands clapped and screamed in excitement at the spectacle of human supremacy. Earlier, as the National Anthem had boomed, a lesbian couple sat down next to me and I let out a sigh of relief. The three of us would form an instant unspoken alliance for the next 3 hours, silently critiquing the The Greatest Show on Earth. So when the 12 tigers began leaping in fear of a man who commanded them and the audience into a frenzy, I looked towards my newfound queer sisters. I was disappointed to see that they too were cheering, hand in hand. I lay out this anecdote to highlight the dangerous rift still standing between queer and environmental justice. I expected the couple next to me to naturally align themselves with the subjugated tigers, rather than with oppressive man. But as critical conversations about ecology and queerness are still far from the mainstream, this way of thinking takes time and dedication. Eventually, I believe it will prove incredibly helpful for both the lgbt+ community and the natural world. This new alignment allows queer individuals to find kin with any oppressed species, many of which are queerer than we imagined. While tigers have not yet been observed to engage in homosexual behavior, at least another 1,500 species have, including lions, where homosexual and trans individuals have been recorded. Our simplified collective understanding of human gender and sexuality collapses on itself when we are confronted by a fungus with 28,000 sexes. Catriona Sandilands states (while discussing the works of Elizabeth Wilson and Myra Hird) that “nonhuman sexual and gender diversity both calls into question human exceptionalism and destabilizes notions of identity, authenticity, and technology on which modern categories of human sexual orientation rest.” The research is overwhelming and powerful, as exemplified by the enduring influence of Bruce Bagemihl’s seminal text, Biological Exuberance. Bagemihl’s book about animals with homosexual tendencies was used as evidence by the American Psychiatric Association before the US Supreme Court in Lawrence v. Texas, a case that ultimately struck down sodomy laws in 14 states. The Queer Issue presents IQECO’s inaugural attempt to present a sliver of this growing body of research, as well as works by artists that consider this hybridized way of thinking. The Queer Issue is assembled eclectically, with republished texts by Bruce Bagemihl that have heavily influenced the field, as well as original commissions for the occasion of this issue. Liby Hays will present a collection of four poems from the perspective of a Trans Termite Queen. Briohny Walker will contribute a new paper on an ethics of failure and futurelessness. Greta Skagerlind invites you to contribute to their ever-growing in-flux definition of Queer Design Principles via a collaborative google doc. Ryan Hammond will talk about their ongoing work, Open Source Gender Codes, which attempts to queer current regimes of pharmaceutical production and systems of ownership by producing open source hormone production protocols. Ecocore and IQECO welcome you to The Queer Issue. Edited by Lee Pivnik for the Institute of Queer Ecology Bruce Bagemihl Urban Barnyard Alessandro Bava Andrej Dubravsky Ryan Hammond Liby Hays Caspar Heinemann Alex Ju Exene Karros Les U. Knight / VHEMT Lee Pivnik Isabella Rossellini Jack Schneider Greta Skagerlind Briohny Walker Additionally, we would like to out our non-human contributors. The following is a list of animals that have been recorded exhibiting either homosexual or transgender behavior, assembled by Bagemihl in his 1999 publishing of Biological Exuberance. Their vibrant and diverse existence reminds us with force that we are not alone in our queerness, but should our species continue to encroach on their habitats, we may find ourselves increasingly lonesome. Acorn Woodpecker Addax Antelope Adelie Penguin African Buffalo African Elephant African jacana African swallowtail butterfly Agile Wallaby akepa Allen hummingbird Amazon Molly Amazon River Dolphin see Boto American Bison American kestrel angelfish Anna’s Hummingbird ant Aoudad Aperea arctic tern Asiatic Elephant Asiatic Mouflon Atlantic Spotted Dolphin Australian noisy miner Australian raven Australian Sea Lion Australian Shelduck avocet Aztec Parakeet badger Bank Swallow Barasingha Barbary Sheep Barn Owl barn swallow bat bearded seal beaver Beluga Bengalese Finch (Domestic) bewick’s swan Bezoar Bharal Bicolored Antbird Bighorn Sheep bird of paradise black-and-white warbler Black Bear Black-billed Magpie Blackbuck black-capped chickadee black-capped lorikeet Black-crowned Night Heron Black-footed Rock Wallaby black-headed grosbeak Black-headed Gull Black-rumped Flameback Black Stilt Black Swan Black-tailed Deer black-tailed gull black-tailed prairie dog Black-winged Stilt Blue-backed Manakin Blue-bellied Roller blue-billed duck bluebird bluejay Blue Sheep see Bharal bluethroat Blue Tit Blue-winged Teal boat-tailed grackle Bonnet Macaque Bonobo Boto Bottlenose Dolphin bowerbird Bowhead Whale Bridled Dolphin Brown Bear see Grizzly Bear brown booby Brown Capuchin Brown-headed Cowbird Brown Long-eared Bat brown noddy Brown Rat Budgerigar (Domestic) Buff-breasted Sandpiper bufflehead duck burro Bush Dog butterfly Calfbird California Gull California sea lion Canada Goose canary Canary-winged Parakeet Caribou Caspian Tern cassowary Cat (Domestic) Cattle (Domestic) Cattle Egret centipede Chaffinch Cheetah Chicken (Domestic) Chiloe Wigeon chimney swift Chinese water deer clapper rail Cliff Swallow Collared Peccary Commerson’s Dolphin Common Brushtail Possum Common Chimpanzee Common Dolphin Common Garter Snake Common Gull Common Marmoset Common Murre Common Pipistrelle Common Raccoon Common Shelduck Common Tree Shrew coral goby cormorant Costa’s hummingbird cottontail rabbit Cotton-top Tamarin coyote coypu Crab-eating Macaque crane crane fly Crane spp. Crested Black Macaque crow Cui curlew cutworm Dall’s Sheep see Thinhorn Sheep Damaraland mole-rat Daubenton’s Bat Dayak fruit bat Desert Tortoise dipper Dog (Domestic) Doria’s Tree Kangaroo dragonfly Dragonfly spp. Dugong Dusky Moorhen Dwarf Cavy Dwarf Mongoose eagle earthworm Eastern Bluebird Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Eastern Gray Kangaroo echidna Egyptian Goose eider duck Eleanora’s falcon Elegant Parrot Elk see Wapiti emperor penguin Emu Euro European Bison see Wisent European jay European Shag falcon Fallow Deer False Killer Whale Fat-tailed Dunnart finch Fin Whale firefly fisher Flamingo fox fox squirrel frog, poisonous fruit bat Fruit Fly spp. fulmar Galah garter snake gecko Gelada Baboon Gentoo Penguin giant cowbird giant river otter Giraffe glaucous-winged gull Goat (Domestic) Golden Bishop Bird golden eagle golden lion tamarin Golden Monkey Golden Plover Gorilla Grant’s Gazelle Gray-breasted Jay Gray-capped Social Weaver gray-cheeked mangabey Gray-headed Flying Fox Gray Heron Gray Seal Gray Squirrel Gray Whale great bustard Great Cormorant great crested flycatcher great egret Greater Bird of Paradise greater painted-snipe Greater Rhea great tit Green Sandpiper Greenshank Greylag Goose Griffon Vulture Grizzly Bear grouper grouse Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock Guillemot see Common Murre Guinea Pig (Domestic) Hamadryas Baboon hamlet Hammerhead Hamster (Domestic) Hanuman Langur Harbor Porpoise Harbor Seal hare Harris’s hawk Harris’s sparrow hawk hawkmoth hedgehog heron Herring Gull Himalayan Tahr Hoary-headed Grebe Hoary Marmot honeybee hooded pitohui Hooded Warbler Horse (Domestic) house martin House Sparrow Humboldt Penguin humbug damselfish humpback whale hyena Indian Fruit Bat Indian Muntjac Indian Rhinoceros Ivory Gull jabiru stork jacana Jackdaw jackrabbit Japanese Macaque Japanese sea raven Javan wart snake Javelina see Collared Peccary jellyfish kalanga parrot Kangaroo Rat kentish plover Kestrel Killer Whale king bird of paradise King Penguin kit (blue) fox Kittiwake kiwi Koala Kob lantern bass lantern fish Lapland longspur lapwing Larga Seal see Spotted Seal Laughing Gull Laysan Albatross Least Chipmunk Lechwe lemming lesser black-backed gull Lesser Bushbaby Lesser Flamingo lesser kestrel Lesser Scaup Duck lesser yellowlegs Lion Lion-tailed Macaque Lion Tamarin Little Blue Heron Little Brown Bat Little Egret Livingstone’s Fruit Bat Long-eared Hedgehog Long-footed Tree Shrew Long-legged Fly spp. long-tailed duck Long-tailed Hermit Hummingbird long-tailed manakin loon lorikeet lucifer hummingbird lunulated antbird magnificent hummingbird Mallard Duck marabou stork marbled murrelet Markhor marmoset marsupial mouse Marten sp. Masked Lovebird Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo Mazarine Blue Mealy Amazon Parrot Mew Gull see Common Gull Mexican Jay see Gray— breasted Jay mink Mocó Mohol Galago see Lesser Bushbaby mole mole-rat mole-vole Monarch Butterfly monitor lizard Montagu’s harrier Moor Macaque Moose moth Mountain Goat mountain lion Mountain Tree Shrew Mountain Zebra Mule Deer murre Mustached Tamarin mustached warbler Musk Duck Musk-ox Mute Swan naked mole-rat natal robin Natterer’s Bat New Zealand fur seal New Zealand Sea Lion nightjar Nilgiri Langur Noctule North American Porcupine Northern Elephant Seal Northern Fur Seal northern jacana northern lapwing Northern Quoll northern rough-winged swallow Ocellated Antbird Ocher-bellied Flycatcher Olympic Marmot one-wattled cassowary opossum Orange Bishop Bird Orange-fronted Parakeet Orang-utan Orca see Killer Whale oriole Ornate Lorikeet osprey Ostrich owl oyster

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