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Guam kingfisher (sihek) | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/guam-kingfisher-sihek

The Guam kingfisher is a medium-sized bird with a large head and strong beak. It is an aggressive bird that establishes and defends nesting territories, and it has a loud, raspy, distinct call. This species was once found only on the island of Guam but is now extinct in the wild.
Reproduction and Development Guam kingfishers nest in tree cavities, and both sexes

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Scarlet tanager | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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This small songbird is one of many migratory birds found in North America. Adult males in spring and summer develop a striking red coloration, while females and nonbreeding males are olive-colored. They are one of the most difficult birds to find as they move high within dense forest canopies.
Females build a shallow, open-cup nest made of twigs and grasses, where they lay

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The Croc and Gator Blog Feb 08, 2016 | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/croc-and-gator-blog-feb-08-2016

Cuban crocodile breeding season started in December at the Reptile Discovery Center. This usually means we see some aggressive behaviors between our two males. Our males are separated in different enclosures and are never in the same space, but they can still see each other.
June 16, 2017 Guarding the Nest It’s nesting season.

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Wood duck | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/wood-duck

Wood ducks are primarily found in eastern North America, as well as some parts of western North America. They have crested feathers on their heads. Males have iridescent green, blue and purple feathers, as well as two white lines that run from the bill around their red eyes to the back of their head.
The wood duck is a cavity nester, readily using manmade nest boxes when natural cavities

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How Do You Help Zoo Birds Feel at Home? | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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One of the exciting challenges Bird House keepers have had to tackle during construction is how to help our birds feel “at home” even though they are living in temporary housing. The solution: bring the outdoors indoors!
from their last successful hatching and created an even sturdier, more intricate nest

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