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What is the right toy for your bird? 2007-11-23 06:14:00 With their strong beaks and active minds, it is no wonder that birds quickly grow unhappy if they are sitting in an empty cage. Since some birds become pluckers and pull out the majority of their feathers when they are bored, it is important that you give birds toys to keep them happy and healthy.One of the most essential things you should consider when choosing bird toys is whether the toys are the right size for your bird. Toys that are designed for small birds are not always safe for large birds, since their larger, more powerful beaks could break pieces off of toys that were meant for smaller birds.If you have smaller birds, Olympic rings and swings are extremely popular toys. In fact, if you put both toys in the cage, some of the more active birds will try to swing on both toys at once. Some bigger birds enjoy swings, too, but the majority of them don't seem to be quite as fond of swings as little birds. If there is enough room, ladders are a favorite with birds of all sizes.Larg
How to care for your sick bird 2007-11-22 10:28:00 Although caring for any sick pet can be a bit tricky, caring for sick birds is extremely challenging. By the time many bird owners realize their pets are sick, the birds are seriously ill. If your bird is sick, you should contact your avian veterinarian immediately. However, reaching your veterinarian when you realize your bird is sick is not always possible. What do you do to help your bird until you can get him to the vet's office?The first thing you should do for your sick bird is to warm him up. A grow light for plants is an ideal heat source. Aim the light so that your bird is able to move away from it if he gets too hot. If your bird is sitting on the bottom of his cage and is unable to sit on his perch, you may want to move him into hospital cage for added warmth and safety.Aquariums make excellent hospital cages for birds. Simply put some form of bedding in the bottom, such as a towel or newspaper and place shallow crocks of food and water in one corner. If you line the aquari
Choosing the right cage for your pet bird 2007-11-12 08:02:00 A cage is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will need to buy for your new bird. The proper cage can help your bird stay healthy and safe. However, there are so many different types of cages. How do you choose the right one?First, consider the type of bird you are buying. If you have any type of parakeet, cockatiel or another long tailed bird species, you will need a long cage so that your bird can get plenty of exercise. Ideally, the cage should be long enough so the bird can actually fly from one side to the other. A bird with a stocky body, such as a lovebird or a Senegal parrot, gets a lot of exercise by climbing around in the cage. These birds do well in a cage that is taller than it is wide. Next, you should consider the size of the cage. While usually you should plan to buy the biggest cage you can afford for your bird, a newly weaned handfed baby bird may feel lost and frightened in a large cage. He also may have trouble locating his food and water dishes. It is
Cute cockatiels can make great pets! 2007-11-12 07:52:00 If you are going to be owning a bird for the first time, you may want to take a close look at the cockatiel. This family friendly bird is the perfect choice for beginners, since it is easy to care for and adaptable. Most cockatiels are happy to cuddle up to their owners, especially if it means they'll be getting a neck scratch, but they also can be fairly good talkers and whistlers.While cockatiels are one of the best smaller talking birds, they certainly aren't on the same level as the African grey. Your bird will have a high, little voice and will be able to learn about fifty words if you work with it consistently and it has the desire to learn to talk. Some cockatiels simply prefer to whistle and will learn several complicated tunes, but will refuse to say as much as 'Hello' to their owners.If you have family members with allergies or asthma, they may be affected by the dander your cockatiel sheds. These birds, like African greys and cockatoos, have quite a bit of dander. If you
Bird grooming tips 2007-11-12 07:50:00 If you own a dog or a cat, you probably knew that you would have to spend some time grooming your new pet. However, did you know that birds need to be groomed, too? Of course, you won't be brushing his feathers, but you will need to clip his toenails, clip his wings and give him the occasional misting. Clipping a bird's toenails is a fairly simple procedure, but if you are uncertain whether you can handle the job, you can ask your veterinarian or local pet store owner for help. If you do not have his nails clipped, your bird can get his foot caught on his cage bars, his toys or his cage cover, so you really shouldn't avoid this grooming chore. To clip your bird's toenails, you will need a helper, a towel, a pair of animal nail clippers and some styptic powder. If you don't have styptic powder and you need to clip the nails immediately, household flour is an excellent blood-clotting agent.Before you try to clip your bird's nails, you will need to be sure he is unable to bite you.
Will the egg hatch and other breeding questions 2007-11-12 07:47:00 When you're new to bird breeding, you may feel as though all you have is questions
. However, you also may think that you can't possibly ask some of the questions you have because more experienced breeders will think you are unintelligent. While your local librarian will tell you the only stupid question is one you didn't ask, finding out a few of the basics can help you feel a bit more confident.One of the first things many people who are new to bird breeding wonder is whether the eggs their bird is laying will hatch. If she is a single female, the answer is no. Eggs need to be fertilize before the bird lays them, so before she lays her eggs she does need to have a male bird in her cage to make fertile eggs. Parrots and other pet birds will lay infertile eggs just as chickens do. Simply throw the infertile eggs away and either pair your female up with a male or try to discourage her from laying more eggs. If she is still alone and doesn't stop laying eggs, you can try allowing her
Making your home a safe place for your pet bird to live in 2007-11-12 02:08:00 Despite the fact that some of them can outlive their owners, birds are more fragile than many other types of animals. In fact, miners used this weakness to stay safe underground. They often carried a canary with them because they knew these birds were so sensitive that the canary would die if the air in the tunnel was unhealthy.Pet birds have this same susceptibility to unhealthy odors. Teflon pans, aerosol sprays and even furniture polish can be lethal for your birds. Always be sure to use anything with a strong odor in a well-ventilated area that is well away from your birds.Another serious danger for pet birds is their desire to chew. Birds will chew on welded items and develop lead poisoning from the soldered joints. They will also nibble on potted plants. Be sure that any plants near your bird's cage are not toxic. If you aren't sure, you may want to move them just to be safe. Despite all the reports to the contrary, poinsettia plants are not poisonous. Providing a safe alternat
Which Bird Suits You? 2007-11-30 08:57:00 Birds can be intelligent, enjoyable companions, but choosing the wrong bird can really cause heartache and frustration. How do you choose the right pet bird for you and your family? Before you try to decide which species of bird you want, you may want to think about whether a bird is really the right type of pet for you.Many people decide to buy a bird because they want to have a pet that provides some company, but doesn't require a lot of time and energy to take care of. Actually, caring for a bird properly may not be quite as hard for caring for a dog, but it involves a bit more than tossing some seed in the cage every day.Birds need to have the papers or litter in the bottom of the cage changed daily and the entire cage should be washed down once a week to keep it clean. Also, if your bird has been handfed, you will need to spend some time interacting with it each day to keep it tame and friendly.Yellow canaryIf you don't have a lot of time to spend with your bird, you may want to Read more:Suits
How can you tell if your bird is sick? 2007-11-27 08:19:00 When you're sick everyone knows it just by glancing at you. Your red, runny nose, feverish eyes and downright listless attitude are surefire clues that you are ill. It should be just as easy to identify a sick bird, right?Actually, by the time your bird is sick enough for you to see his symptoms at a glance, he is dangerously ill and it may be too late to save him. Birds hide their symptoms as long as possible. This is probably because in the wild a sick animal is the one the other animals hunt down first. You will need to learn to identify sick birds by paying close attention to the less obvious symptoms a newly sick bird shows.When a bird is sick, he will often eat a bit less than normal. You should know how much your bird usually eats so that you can be aware of a lack of appetite. This is especially important if your bird ignores foods he normally considers to be treats, such as spray millet.Another sign of illness is your bird's vocalizations. If your bird usually wakes you up e
How to Feed Your Bird? 2007-12-06 23:56:00 Feeding a bird is easy. After all, you just toss some seeds in a bowl and give them some water and you're done, right? Actually, if you want a healthy bird, you will need to do a bit more than that. There are quite a few different bird diets you can choose from.Safflower SeedBird seed has been the diet of choice for many years, but it is no longer very popular with many bird lovers. However, there is actually nothing wrong with bird seed if it is used in combination with other types of food. Millet and safflower seeds are better for birds than sunflower seeds, which are high in fat and can cause obesity and related diseases in parrots that only eat sunflower seeds. If you feed seeds to your birds, you should make sure that the seeds do not comprise more than 30 percent of your bird's diet.Beans and brown rice are considered to be a more natural diet for most parrots. After all, the seed diet they are fed as cage birds is not what they'd be eating in the wild. However, both beans and
How to Stop Your Bird from Biting 2007-12-05 02:59:00 One of the biggest problems bird owners have with their pets is the tendency birds have to bite. Birds bite for a variety of reasons, which makes breaking this bad habit a bit of a challenge. Luckily, it is often possible to stop birds from biting. Newly weaned baby birds often turn from adorable cuddle bugs to vampire like little creatures literally overnight. The shock of picking up that sweet baby, only to end up with bloody hands, has caused more than one bird owner to decide to never handle his bird again. Since this is one type of biting that is usually possible to break, it's a shame to give up on your newly weaned bird. Although he doesn't have teeth, your baby is going through something similar to a teething stage. He is exploring his surroundings with his beak and often doesn't realize the damage he is inflicting on his owner. Unfortunately, older birds that bite are a bit harder to work with. There are several reasons they start biting, including fear, dominance, aggressi
What does Hand Feeding Unweaned Birds Actually Means? 2007-12-04 01:10:00 If you think that hand feeding means holding some seeds or pellets in your hand and convincing your bird to eat them, you are not alone. Quite a few other people think the same thing. However, hand feeding actually involves feeding a baby bird that is not yet able to eat on its own a soft diet. Most bird breeders use a specially designed formula for baby birds, but some breeders prefer to make their own hand-feeding formula.A hand fed baby bird is usually a much better pet than a parent raised bird. However, most people don't realize exactly how hard and time consuming it is to hand feed birds. If you have ever raised a child, think back to the first few weeks of your baby's life. Remember feeling as though you'd never be able to sleep again? What about those 3 am feedings? You probably felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of keeping that tiny, fragile being alive and healthy.Bird breeders face many of the same challenges new parents face, except they are responsible for a baby th Read more:Actually
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Speaking Your Bird Languange 2007-12-02 04:11:00 Understanding what your pets are telling you can be a real challenge, even if they can talk. After all, few parrots communicate their feelings with words, although at least one African gray has been known to loudly announce, 'I'm bored!' when he were being neglected. Luckily your bird's body language speaks just as loudly as he does, allowing you to understand exactly how he is feeling. One of the most important reasons for understanding what your bird is thinking is that you can often avoid getting a painful bite if you know he is agitated or scared. It is easy to tell when your bird is petrified with fear. He stands very tall and makes himself as skinny as possible. His eyes are dilated, but he is not moving at all. He acts as if he thinks that if he makes himself as skinny as possible and doesn't move, then the thing that is scaring him will overlook him.If you reach out to pick up your bird when he is standing like this, he may break his paralysis to lash out at you in terror. Read more:Speaking
Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) 2007-12-17 13:21:00 Family: PhalacrocoracidaeHabitat: Coastal waters.Distribution: Breeding range extends from islands off Japan north to the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea; and from there southeastward along the west coast of North America to Baja California.Field Marks: Body plumage mostly black with a greenish gloss. In breeding plumage, white plumes appear on side of neck and a white flank patch also appears. Compare with Red-faced Cormorant: note the Pelagic's smaller head size, less extensive red facial skin, and lack of bluish base to the bill.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies, where it builds its nest of sticks, seaweeds, and grasses on rocky cliffs.Eggs: 3-5, occasionally as many as 7; 60 millimeter; bluish-white in color.Incubation: Both sexes incubate the eggs; incubation lasts approximately 22-31 days. Young fledge about three months after hatching.
Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) 2007-12-17 12:54:00 Family: PhalacrocoracidaeHabitat: Coastal waters.Distribution: Breeding range extends from southeast Alaska to the Gulf of California. Ranges at sea to nearby coastal waters.Field Marks: Large size, overall dark coloration; note brown-buffy feathers at base of throat pouch. In breeding plumage, thin white plumes appear on head and neck and throat pouch becomes blue.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies; nests on the ground, usually in rocky areas.Eggs: 3-6, usually 4; 62 millimeter; pale blue or white in color.Incubation: Both sexes incubate the eggs and care for the young.
Helping Your Bird Adjusting In A New Home 2007-12-17 12:52:00 Moving to a new home can be stressful for a bird, especially if the bird is a hand fed baby. Luckily, if you spend some time setting everything up properly, it isn't too hard to help your bird make the adjustment to a new home. The first thing you should do for your new bird is to place his cage in an area that does not have too much traffic and confusion. However, although you don't want him to feel like he is in the middle of everything, you also don't want to put him in an unused room where he will be neglected. Pick a spot where he can interact with you, but won't be constantly startled by loud noises and sudden movements. If you already have another bird, you should quarantine the new arrival for 30 days. This way, if your new bird has an infectious disease, your original bird has a better chance of not catching the disease. To quarantine your bird, you should place him on another floor of the house and keep his food and water dishes separate from your original bird's dishes. Read more:Adjusting
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How to Care for Your Lories and Lorikeets 2007-12-16 07:01:00 While most birds have basically the same basic care requirements, lories and lorikeets are quite unique. The thing that sets them apart from other birds is their brush-like tongue. This tongue is designed to collect nectar from plants, while most parrots have a tongue that is perfectly suited to manipulating seeds. Because these birds require a unique diet, lories need very different care than other parrots.The first thing you should consider when you are caring for lories or lorikeets is your bird's diet. These birds cannot survive on a seed diet. However, feeding fresh nectar can be so messy and time consuming. While this used to be the only solution for people who kept lories and lorikeets, today there are easier diet alternatives. A pelleted lory diet contains all of the nutrients your bird will need. Dry nectar also provides a less messy alternative to fresh nectar, although your birds may not enjoy it quite as much. Adding applesauce, fresh fruit and vegetables and occasional se
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 2007-12-16 06:51:00 Family: PhalacrocoracidaeHabitat: Freshwater lakes, rivers, and swamps; also along seacoasts.Distribution: Breeding range includes the Bering Sea, the Aleutian Islands, and southern Alaska; it also extends from southern British Columbia and northern Alberta east across northwestern and central Saskatchewan, central Manitoba, southern James Bay, and the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Newfoundland; and south (often in isolated colonies) to Baja California, south-central Arizona (and south into Mexico), southern New Mexico, west-central and southern Texas, the Gulf coast, and Florida. Generally winters from Mexico, Baja California, Texas, the Gulf states, and Florida north, along the Pacific coast, to east-central Washington; further east, winter range extends north to Oklahoma, the southern Great Lakes region, Lake Ontario, and New England (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Large, orange throat pouch is diagnostic.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies, where it builds its nest of twigs an
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) 2007-12-16 06:35:00 Family: SulidaeHabitat: Nests on islands; found in pelagic waters, usually over continental shelf (A.O.U. 1998).Distribution: Breeding range extends from eastern North America (e.g., islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, off Quebec, and in Labrador and Newfoundland) to Europe (e.g., islands around Iceland, the British Isles, northern France, and Norway. Ranges at sea to nearby areas in the northern Atlantic Ocean, extending south to Florida and west (along the Gulf coast) to Texas (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Adult plumage is all white with golden cast to head and nape and black wing tips. Immature plumage varies over a four-year period; compare especially with the smaller Brown Booby.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies; nests on the ground; nest consists of a stack of seaweed and grass.Eggs: 1; 78 millimeter; light bluish-white in color.Incubation: Both sexes incubate the egg and care for the young. Incubation usually lasts 42-44 days and young fledge when they are about 84-97 days old. Read more:Northern
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) 2007-12-14 10:39:00 Family: PelecanidaeHabitat: Coastal waters.Distribution: Coastal resident in the east from Maryland south to Florida and the Gulf Coast; and in the west from the Gulf of California north to Central California. Also breeds in coastal waters of the Bahamas, Central America, and South America. May be found north of this range to British Columbia in the west and New York or the New England states in the east (A.O.U. 1998). Vagrants have appeared at inland locations.Field Marks: Large, long bill with pouch is characteristic of pelicans. Overall, BrownPelican
s are dark gray in color, with a black belly. The head and neck are white (usually tinged with yellow). In breeding plumage, the rear of the neck becomes a dark chestnut color and a yellow patch appears at the base of the foreneck.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies, where its simple nest of grasses or sticks is placed in trees; also may nest on the ground, in which case the nest is a simple scrape lined with feathers.Eggs: 2-4, usual
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) 2007-12-14 10:32:00 Family: PelecanidaeHabitat: Primarily found in shallow lakes, rivers, or marshes, usually in freshwater habitats; winter habitat includes brackish marshes and estuaries or bays.Distribution: Breeds locally in the western United States and western Canada, from British Columbia east to west-central Ontario south to California, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, and Minnesota. Winters in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, into Mexico and Central America, and along the Pacific Coast from California south to Baja California and Arizona (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Large, long orange bill with pouch is diagnostic. In flight, note black primaries and outer secondaries (compare with Snow Goose and Whooping Crane). Immatures told by grayish-colored head and neck.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies, where its nest (a simple scrape or depression in the ground) is placed on islands in freshwater lakes or occasionally in brackish waters.Eggs: 1-6, usually 2; 90 millimeter; white.Incubation: Both sexes incubate the Read more:American
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Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) 2007-12-13 04:41:00 Family: ProcellariidaeHabitat: Nests on islands; found in pelagic waters.Distribution: Breeds on islands off of Australia, New Zealand, and South America; ranges widely at sea in both the northern and southern regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.Field Marks: Dark above; underneath, note the silver-white coverts at the base of the primary and secondary feathers.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies.Eggs: 1, white.Incubation: Both parents incubate the egg and care for the young. Incubation lasts approximately 56 days; young are able to fly after about 100 days.
Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) 2007-12-13 04:38:00 Family: ProcellariidaeHabitat: Nests on sea cliffs or rocky islands; found in pelagic waters (A.O.U. 1998).Distribution: Ranges at sea in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Breeds in the Aleutians, the Gulf of Alaska, islands in the Canadian Arctic, on Labrador, and in Newfoundland (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Thick neck, yellow bill with tubular nostrils.Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies, usually located on cliffs. Eggs: 1; 74 millimeter; dull white, occasionally stained with red spots.Incubation: Approximately 50-60 days, by both sexes; young are able to fly after about 50 days. Read more:Northern
Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) 2007-12-12 00:25:00 Family: PodicipedidaeHabitat: Found on lakes, marshes, and bays, and also along seacoasts in winter (A.O.U. 1998).Distribution: Breeding range extends from south-central British Columbia east to southwestern Manitoba, extending southward to California, Arizona, New Mexico (it is also a resident breeder in parts of Mexico) and Colorado. Winter range extends from California to Colorado, south to southern Baja California (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Large grebe, with long, swan-like neck, and contrasting black and white colors.Nest Habits: Nests over shallow water, on floating platform of vegetation.Eggs: 2-7, usually 3-4; 58 millimeter; bluish-white in color.Incubation: Approximately 23 days, by both sexes; young are able to fly after about 63-77 days. Read more:Clark
Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) 2007-12-12 00:21:00 Family: PodicipedidaeHabitat: Found on lakes, marshes, and bays, and also along seacoasts in winter (A.O.U. 1998).Distribution: Breeding range extends from extreme southern British Columbia and central Alberta east to southern Manitoba; and south to southern California, Arizona (it is also a resident breeder in parts of Mexico), Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Winters along the Pacific coast (southeastern Alaska south to southern Baja California and Mexico), and inland to southern Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and western Texas (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Large grebe, with long, swan-like neck, and contrasting black and white colors.Nest Habits: Nests over shallow water, on floating platform of vegetation.Eggs: 2-7, usually 3-4; 58 millimeter; bluish-white in color.Incubation: Approximately 23 days, by both sexes; young are able to fly after about 63-77 days. Read more:Western
Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2007-12-10 03:32:00 Family: PodicipedidaeHabitat: Found along lakes, ponds, rivers, and marshes; in winter also along seacoasts, bays, and estuaries.Distribution: Breeding range extends from central interior and northeastern British Columbia and southern Yukon east across northwestern and central Alberta and southern Manitoba to western Minnesota; and south to northern Baja California, central and southeastern Arizona (and south into Mexico), and south-central Texas. Generally winters from Mexico and Central America north to southern British Columbia, northern Nevada, northern Utah, Montana, and Kansas; more uncommon or rare in the eastern U.S. (i.e., from Kansas east to Maryland, and south to the Gulf coast) during the winter (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: Diagnostic marks during the breeding season include the golden ear tufts and black neck; in winter, note the gray neck and gray cheek bordered by white auricular patch and white throat (compare with Horned Grebe).Nest Habits: Nests over shallow water, on
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2007-12-10 03:25:00 Family: PodicipedidaeHabitat: Found on lakes, ponds, and marshes during the breeding season or in migration; and along seacoasts, bays, and estuaries (also uncommon on inland freshwater lakes) during the winter.Distribution: Breeding range extends from central Alaska and northern Yukon east across northwestern and southern Mackenzie and southern Keewatin to northern Manitoba; and south to eastern Washington, south-central Oregon, northeastern Idaho, northern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, northern South Dakota, the Great Lakes region, northwestern Ontario, and southeastern Quebec. Wintering range primarily limited to both coasts (from Alaska south to northern Baja California, and from Nova Scotia through Florida and west to Texas) (A.O.U. 1998); also uncommonly on inland lakes and rivers, where sizable concentrations may occasionally be found.Field Marks: Diagnostic marks during the breeding season include the golden ear tufts and reddish neck; in winter, note the white cheek patch (c
Ten Reasons Why Birds Make Good Pets 2007-12-09 18:23:00 There are ten simple reasons why you should consider having bird as your pet. Here they are:Birds
are intelligent animals.They are relatively easy to care for.Birds are fairly simple to train.They require minimal grooming.Birds are extremely social creatures.Birds are fairly inexpensive to feed.They can be kept in a small space.Birds are not considered "pets" at most rental properties.Pet birds are attractive to look at.They are long-lived companions.I promise I'll discuss these points in the details later. But for now, what do you think? Birds do make cool pets, don't they? Read more:Reasons
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) 2007-12-09 16:00:00 Family: PodicipedidaeHabitat: Found on lakes, ponds, rivers, and marshes during the breeding season and in migration; and along seacoasts, bays, and estuaries (and occasionally inland lakes) during the winter.Distribution: Breeding range extends from western and central Alaska and central Yukon east across northwestern and southern MacKenzie, northwestern Saskatchewan, and central Manitoba to western and central Ontario; and south to the northern U.S. (from central Washington and southwestern Oregon east to the Great Lakes region); considered to be a rare breeder in the northeastern U.S., and in southern Ontario and southern Quebec. Wintering range primarily limited to both coasts (from Alaska south to California, and from Newfoundland south to South Carolina); casual inland (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: reddish neck, large white cheek patch, and dark cap are diagnostic in the breeding season. In winter, note the size which is larger than a Black-necked Grebe, and smaller than a Western
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 2007-12-09 12:36:00 Family: PodicipedidaeHabitat: Encountered on almost any size body of water (i.e., lakes, ponds, streams, or marshes) and also in a variety of habitats ranging from dense emergent vegetation to open water.Distribution: Breeding range extends from central and northeastern British Columbia and south-central Mackenzie east across northern Manitoba and central Ontario to southern Quebec, Maine, and Nova Scotia; and southward into Middle and South America. Winter distribution in North America occurs throughout most of its breeding range, southward from southern British Columbia, the central United States, Lakes Erie and Ontario, and New York (A.O.U. 1998).Field Marks: A brownish grebe. In breeding season, has black ring around pale, chicken-like bill; and a black chin and throat. Ring around bill absent in winter.Nest Habits: Nests over water on floating platform of vegetation, which is usually attached to reeds or other emergent vegetation.Eggs: 3-10, usually 5-7; 43 millimeter; bluish-
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