• Small to medium birds with showy plumage , moderately long, straight bills, and long legs. (britannica.com)
  • Medium-sized birds with black, brown, or white plumage in bold patterns or solid blackish brown. (britannica.com)
  • Small to medium-sized birds. (britannica.com)
  • This includes spectacular birds-of-paradise as well as some extinct species. (www.csiro.au)
  • More than 200 species of birds have been identified on the refuge including red tailed hawks. (fws.gov)
  • Their impact on medium-sized mammals, reptiles and birds is well known. (australiangeographic.com.au)
  • Ixodes ricinus ticks ( 11 ) and is carried by a large variety of ize genetic variations of natural populations of a bacterial hosts, including birds and small- to medium-sized mam- pathogen ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • But researchers at the University of New South Wales, Australia are suggesting Tasmanian devils be subbed in for the absent dingos, a free-range dog species classified as a subspecies of the gray wolf. (upi.com)
  • Endangered species are a native species or subspecies that is in serious danger of becoming extinct throughout all, or a significant portion of its range as a result of one or more causes. (ipl.org)
  • The implementation of private areas focused on conservation of species and habitats, combined with REDD+ policies, has become an important ally for biodiversity conservation, expanding the conservation areas of the most varied habitats, covering key groups such as large mammals, which are extremely important for the maintenance of ecosystem services. (scielo.br)
  • In the upper region of the Purus River in Acre, Brazil, an inventory was carried out using camera-traps, of medium and large mammals community in a private REDD+ area, known as the Purus Project. (scielo.br)
  • A total of 19 species of mammals were recorded with an effort of 1859 trap-nigths, including rare, endangered and key species. (scielo.br)
  • The richness of medium to large-sized mammals recorded in the Purus Project underscores the importance of REDD+ in private areas for the conservation of this group, given the challenges for inclusion and creation of new protected areas. (scielo.br)
  • Medium and large-sized terrestrial mammals develop important functions in ecosystems maintenance . (bvsalud.org)
  • This study inventoried the community of medium and large mammals in the Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçú (REGUA), Cachoeiras de Macacu, RJ, providing data on species composition, richness and abundance. (bvsalud.org)
  • An effort of 1568 cameras-day and 120 km traveled, resulted on 302 records of 22 species of medium and large-sized mammals , belonging to eight orders. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is estimated that the richness for the area is of 22 species. (scielo.br)
  • Using camera traps, we compared mammalian species assemblages of secondary forest and commercial tree plantation stands and identified habitat predictors associated with total mammal species detections and species richness in the landscape mosaic. (usgs.gov)
  • We evaluated variation in species richness in these two major land-use categories and assessed the effects of natural and anthropogenic predictors on variation in total mammal detections and species richness. (usgs.gov)
  • Retention of larger tracts of secondary forest around plantation areas appears to be important to maintain mammalian species richness and contributes to the conservation value of commercial timber plantations. (usgs.gov)
  • This species is medium sized, with adults about 1 inch long. (pestweb.com)
  • A few of the tick species, the adults, really prefer to feed on white tail deer. (cdc.gov)
  • 2 genera, 2 species: 1 in southern South America , 1 in Africa, southern and eastern Asia, Australia. (britannica.com)
  • Nationally: 2 genera (Mutilla and Smicromyrme) with 2 species. (bwars.com)
  • Blue-gray Gnatcatchers are less than half the size of a Northern Mockingbird, with a white eyering and a tendency to flit quietly through high branches unlike mockingbirds which are loud and conspicuous. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Somewhat smaller than a Mockingbird in size-9 in. (earthlife.net)
  • Males of most hermit species usually form competitive mating displays during the breeding season to attract females. (sigloxxi.com)
  • This was probably the last regularly occurring British species to have its breeding areas identified - not surprising given they are in the northernmost reaches of Siberia. (bto.org)
  • Today, it remains one of the most abundant species and is found throughout the state at all elevations. (massaudubon.org)
  • Canopy-sized Ashe juniper ( Juniperus ashei Buchholz) was eliminated by mastication for the duration of the study, but other woody species remained abundant, maintaining vegetation density below 1 m. (bioone.org)
  • Three game species, Pecari tajacu, Cuniculus paca and Dasyprocta leporina were abundant in the area. (bvsalud.org)
  • Merriam (1905) was the first to show clearly that Eutamias quadrivittatus is a distinct species, and pointed out that E. amoenus operarius (= E. minimus operarius ) is a small species which resembles, and is found in some areas together with, E. quadrivittatus . (gutenberg.org)
  • Researchers say the reintroduction of devils to mainland Australia would likely benefit a range of small and medium-sized species. (upi.com)
  • Not only would devils likely reduce fox and cat numbers, but they'd also likely shrink grazing herbivore populations, like wallabies, which plow away vegetation that serves as vital hiding ground for small prey species on the run. (upi.com)
  • Overall, devils would likely benefit a range of small and medium-sized species, such as bandicoots, ringtail possums and a variety of rodents. (upi.com)
  • a species of small horse is largely exported to Algeria. (newadvent.org)
  • The nest of a giant hummingbird is small considering its size. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Small to medium sized deciduous tree. (co.zw)
  • This is 100 Crickets (small, medium or large) shipped WITH any live reptile order. (lllreptile.com)
  • This is 1 cup of 40 small, 30 medium or 20 large Dubias shipped WITH any live reptile order. (lllreptile.com)
  • A shrub is a small to medium sized woody plant. (conceptdraw.com)
  • When clipped as topiary, suitable species or varieties of shrubs develop dense foliage and many small leafy branches growing close together. (conceptdraw.com)
  • Furthermore, these collaborative research efforts span the widest possible range in terms of company size, from small-size high-tech companies, over mid-size companies with a strong local base, to large, multinational enterprises. (lu.se)
  • The wingspan of these moths can vary, but they are generally medium-sized. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • Species were registered through the use of camera traps, sign survey and visual encounters on pre-existing trails and roads . (bvsalud.org)
  • A medium-sized bird species that is native to North America. (birdzilla.com)
  • This species can be found in various regions across North America. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • Medium-sized or large animals will be transported in the cargo compartment, in the hold. (ana.pt)
  • The giant hummingbird is identified by its large size and other features such as large sturdy feet, very long wings, dull coloration, straight bill that is longer than the head, and the presence of an eye-ring. (sigloxxi.com)
  • We detected at least 23 large and medium-sized mammal species over 2035 trap nights. (usgs.gov)
  • Medium-sized to large solitary wasps. (bwars.com)
  • Monitors are generally medium to large sized lizards belonging to the family Varanidae. (lllreptile.com)
  • Medium to large workers, 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch. (unl.edu)
  • It is best to keep only one of this species in an aquarium, unless the tank is large with an abundance of hiding places. (liveaquaria.com)
  • The primary difficulty with obtaining the particle size distribution is the relatively large quantity of material required for traditional sedimentation test methods. (cdc.gov)
  • and Haynesina germanica is feeding almost solely on medium-large pennate diatoms. (lu.se)
  • If a large amount of cellular material is seen in the transport medium (cloudy appearance), the specimen is centrifuged for 5 minutes at full speed and the supernatant used for tissue culture inoculation. (medscape.com)
  • Endangered and rare species such as the tapir ( Tapirus terrestris ) and the short-eared dog ( Atelocynus microtis ) presented high rates of relative abundance compared to other Conservation Units (UCs). (scielo.br)
  • Depending on foraminiferal species, and in addition to diatom biomass, diatom frustule shape, size and species are key factors driving the abundance and diversity of foraminifera in mudflat habitats. (lu.se)
  • It is probably the least studied species of the woodpecker species . (earthlife.net)
  • There are only two sub-species for the White-headed Woodpecker. (earthlife.net)
  • Northern White-headed Woodpecker ( Picoides albolarvatus albolarvatus - Cassin, 1850) - The nominate form ccurs in most of therange of the species. (earthlife.net)
  • Species accepted by the Plants of the World Online as of September 2023: Julbernardia brieyi (De Wild. (wikipedia.org)
  • Johnson (1943) re-established E. speciosus as a separate species, and in California left only E. q. inyoensis in E. quadrivittatus . (gutenberg.org)
  • Discovered in the 1800s, female and male Williamson's sapsuckers look so different from each other that until they were seen sharing the same nests, they were thought to be separate species. (birdsandblooms.com)
  • Very similar to Pink edged Sulphur (see Identification under that species). (massaudubon.org)
  • Here, we investigate the interactions of three foraminiferal species with nearby organisms in situ, by coupling molecular (cloning/Sanger and high-throughput sequencing) and direct counting and morphological identification with microscopy. (lu.se)
  • This coupling allows the identification of the organisms found in or around three foraminiferal species through molecular tools combined with a direct counting of foraminifera and diatoms present in situ through microscopy methods. (lu.se)
  • 290 hummingbird species are native to Ecuador and Columbia. (sigloxxi.com)
  • A NEW REPORT by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub has narrowed down 10 invasive species with the worst impact on our native flora and fauna. (australiangeographic.com.au)
  • A chunky, medium-sized bird, it is larger than Thrushes yet smaller than Thrashers. (earthlife.net)
  • Males of this and other sulphur species congregate at puddles and other moist ground possibly to take nutrients from the wet soil. (massaudubon.org)
  • In most species of hummingbirds, the males and females look quite different in appearance. (sigloxxi.com)
  • In the U.S. this species appears to be parthenogenetic, with only females found, while in Asia reproduction is from fertilization by males. (pestweb.com)
  • The species is limited by suitable habitat, defined by massive Ponderosa pine trees that provide sizeable cones and seeds for feeding and snags for nesting cavities. (earthlife.net)
  • Medium-sized bird of white and black plumage. (britannica.com)
  • Hermits are differentiated from other hummingbird species by the color of their plumage which is typically grey, green, slightly green, rufous, or brown. (sigloxxi.com)
  • This study concerns the pelagic longline fisheries targeting, in the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas (Mediterranean Sea), swordfish, tropical and/or temperate tunas, as well as desirable bycatches of certain species of shark (e.g. blue sharks and shortfin mako) and marlins/sailfishes contributing to the economic viability of the fisheries. (europa.eu)
  • Commercial tree plantations of fast-growing species have become increasingly important in Southeast Asia to meet global demand for wood and wood fiber products. (usgs.gov)
  • Their subsequent demand for the tea led the Jesuits to develop plantations of the wild species in Paraguay and yerba mate became known as "Jesuits' tea" or "Paraguay tea. (rain-tree.com)
  • Turtles are the most common reptile species owned as pets. (cdc.gov)
  • The giant chromosome was created when four chromosomes fused together into one, and has been found in two species of lark. (ornithologyexchange.org)
  • A century ago, the Clouded Sulphur was, in the words of Samuel Scudder 'everywhere the commonest species to be found. (massaudubon.org)
  • Combine all these factors and the result is a region with an exceptional number of endemic species, that is, species found nowhere else on Earth. (www.csiro.au)
  • The research, published in Pacific Conservation Biology , found that rabbits were the number one pest impacting over 300 threatened species. (australiangeographic.com.au)
  • Found around our coasts, wetlands and uplands Golden Plover is a beautiful medium-sized wader. (bto.org)
  • This species can be found on the following statutory and conservation listings and schedules. (bto.org)
  • Highly respected and experienced aquarist, Pam has visited cichlid habitats around the world, and bred in her's and her husband Gary fish house hundreds of cichlid species. (cichlidae.com)
  • Some species occur in more open habitats. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Mastication is an effective substitute for prescribed fire to restore early-successional structure in shrublands dominated by resprouting woody plants and can also provide short-term control of nonsprouting species. (bioone.org)
  • Plants of many species may grow either into shrubs or trees, depending on their growing conditions. (conceptdraw.com)
  • Laser diffraction particle size distribution of North American turfgrass horse racing surfaces. (cdc.gov)
  • However, a key characteristic, the particle size distribution of the growing medium, is not readily available for turf tracks. (cdc.gov)
  • Particle size distribution and the deviation from nominal values are important to infiltration rate, shear strength, and turf health, as well as being critical for the selection of top-dressing and divot repair sand. (cdc.gov)
  • Mineralogy and organic content had previously been identified as important in the measurement of particle size distribution using laser diffraction. (cdc.gov)
  • In the oak forests there still exists a species of wild pig, like the wild boar. (newadvent.org)
  • Colonies have workers that are not all the same size (polymorphism). (unl.edu)
  • The active atasi and P. cocausicus and other species of colonies of rodents were identified and the sand fly that breed in gerbil burrows [ 7 ]. (who.int)
  • Recognize the strong possibility of this species hiding within soil, and investigate these places within a structure. (pestweb.com)
  • They are medium-sized and possess thick, long scales giving them a furry appearance. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • Lappet moths are medium-sized insects with thick, long scales that give them a furry appearance. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • Population size and trends and patterns of distribution based on BTO surveys and atlases with data collected by BTO volunteers. (bto.org)
  • Bent Life History for the Sharp-tailed Grouse - the common name and sub-species reflect the nomenclature in use at the time the description was written. (birdzilla.com)
  • The Australian National Wildlife Collection is geographically extensive, sampling the common and everyday species as well as the exotic. (www.csiro.au)
  • The rufous-breasted hermit is a widespread and common hummingbird species. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Black carpenter ants are most common species in Nebraska. (unl.edu)
  • This colorful bird was once lumped in with the yellow-bellied and red-naped-they were thought to be the same species. (birdsandblooms.com)
  • The Australian National Wildlife Collection holds a significant collection of fauna and flora of New Guinea and the Pacific islands, critical to understanding the evolution of species in Australia and the wider Pacific. (www.csiro.au)
  • The differences in anatomy and color between many species of chipmunks are subtle, and refined techniques are required to discover them. (gutenberg.org)
  • comparable differences are not so pronounced among many species of chipmunks. (gutenberg.org)
  • Because of its elongated wings, it can glide more efficiently than other hummingbird species. (sigloxxi.com)
  • As the specimen on which Linnaeus bestowed the type name of the species came from the Hudson Bay region, the name P. p. phaeian~eltue is now restricted to the dark-colored race, which ranges through the forested regions of northern Canada to central Alaska. (birdzilla.com)
  • Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen. (liveaquaria.com)
  • Although there are limitations due to the lack of species coverage in DNA sequence databases and to the difficulty to compare morphological and molecular data, this study highlights the relevance of combining molecular with morphological tools to study trophic interactions and microbiome communities of protists at the single-cell scale. (lu.se)
  • ABSTRACT Between 1991-2000, Leishmania species were isolated and characterized by isoenzyme and molecular analysis from rodents caught in various parts of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • The holotype of the species is 108 mm in total length. (cichlidae.com)
  • REDD+ projects in privates' areas become an important component for conservation of species and the connection between public conservation units favoring the spread of species and populations between areas, and consequently the gene flow. (scielo.br)
  • Fourteen of those species were classified as threatened or near-threatened by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. (usgs.gov)
  • Thus, for its high number of species, including those under some degree of threat, we conclude that REGUA is an important area to mammal conservation, especially in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro state . (bvsalud.org)
  • ID: This sub-species has a slightly longer-tail and larger billthan the nominate P. albolarvatus . (earthlife.net)
  • The tail is rounded and has the same size as the rest of the body. (amphibiaweb.org)
  • Both species of Carpenter ants nest in wood and are often associated with moisture problems. (unl.edu)
  • Workers of a second carpenter ant species, C. sayi have reddish-brown head and thorax and black abdomen. (unl.edu)
  • It is unofficially called the "red" carpenter ant to distinguish it from the black species. (unl.edu)