The blue crane, also known as the paradise or Stanley crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The long dark feathers trailing to the ground behind these birds are actually wing feathers, not tail feathers.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Eastern screech-owls are commonly found in evergreen and deciduous forests near water. They are short, stocky owls with gray or reddish-brown feathers and yellow eyes.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Smithsonian scientists are working with coffee farmers to conserve habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
This brilliantly-colored orange and black songbird has a clear, flute-like whistle that varies based on the individual. Common in forests and fields in eastern North America during spring and summer. Females build bag-shaped nests that hang from tall, leafy trees.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Every spring, black-crowned night herons nest at the Zoo. Scientists are tracking these birds to unravel the mystery of where they spend the winter.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
Invertebrates, such as dung beetles and grasshoppers, play a crucial role in recycling nutrients in ecosystems. Our research aims to understand what factors influence the populations of these important invertebrates in grasslands. We study how grazing, use of insecticides, types of plants, and local climate affect insect populations, which can inform conservation strategies and how we manage rangelands.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
A little brown bird with bold, black and white striped crown and a beautiful song. Their distinctive markings help many beginning birdwatchers learn anatomy and identification skills.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Tomato frogs are aptly named for their striking colors. Females are a bright red-orange and males a yellow-orange. In some instances, they have black spots along their backs. These frogs can release a toxic secretion through their skin when threatened.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
The most abundant warbler in North America, the yellow-rumped warbler is an opportunistic omnivore that frequents balsam fir forests in the breeding grounds. Formerly two species, the myrtle warbler in the east and the Audubon warbler in the west, interbreed and hybridize. Ongoing genetic research may split them back into two species.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
The combination of the Vietnamese mossy frog’s green body, black spots, tubercles and spines makes it look like a clump of moss, which it spends a large portion of its time pretending to be. Native to Vietnam, these frogs live in mossy caves and in the banks of rocky mountain streams.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
