A bird's-eye view: the world is a different place when seen through the eyes of a bird

Article Abstract:

The physiological aspects and capabilities of the eyes and vision of birds is quite different from that of humans. Even though research has shown that the eyesight of birds of prey are not much better than that of humans, the kestrel is unique in that its eyes are constructed like a telescope.

Sense organs, Vision

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Le Cafe Castor

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Beaver ponds and lodges can provide excellent habitat for birds, such as Canada geese, flycatchers and herons. Even the dead trees killed by being submerged in the pond provide nesting sites and food for birds as insects attack the dead wood. (Beavers are in the family Castoridae.)

Canada, Environmental aspects, Bird refuges, Bird sanctuaries, Beavers

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Keeping up appearances

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Birds attract potential mates and groom themselves ny preserving the color of their feathers. The different colors of birds are results of the reflection of light, and absorption of light wavelengths, of the birds' pigments including melanin and liprochome.

Physiological aspects, Feathers, Courtship of animals, Mating behavior, Grooming, Mating behaviour, Color of birds, Bird coloration, Bird colouration

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