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The Old World flycatchers are a part of a large and diverse family- the Muscicapidae, which is made of small-sized passerine birds whose range occupies Europe, Africa, and Asia. These birds are insectivores, and just like their name suggests forage while flying. There are about 324 species in this family which are further divided into 51 genera. This article will tell everything you need to know about a special species from Muscicapidae- the blackthroat (Calliope obscura), including details about its plumage, vocalizations, distribution, range, habitat choice, nesting, and conservation status!...

The blue danio (Danio kerri) is a vibrant, colorful, hardy, active, and peaceful tropical fish species widely popular as an aquarium pet. Also known as Kerr’s blue danio, royal blue danio, or turquoise danio, the fish species is native to the Malay Peninsula and belongs to the family Cyprinidae, which also includes the true minnows, carps, barbs, and barbels.The genus Danio comprises small freshwater fish native to South and Southeast Asia....

The common raven is a member of the Corvidae family. The common raven scientific name is Corvus corax. The common raven range is throughout the Holarctic, the temperate habitats in North America and Eurasia, down through to the North African deserts, and also in the islands in the Pacific Ocean. The common raven habitat includes deciduous and evergreen forests up to the treeline, as well as high desert, sea coast, sagebrush, tundra, and grasslands....

Wondering if a Corgi Husky mix dog is possible? You have landed at the right place because we’ve got the answer and all the information! Yes, a Corgi Husky mix exists and is a very popular designer dog breed. As its name suggests, the parent breeds of this mix are the Corgis and Huskies, which are purebred dog breeds. This unique mix has the cuteness of a corgi and the bravery of a husky....

The foxface rabbitfish, Siganus vulpinus, is a fish species found at coral reefs and lagoons. It is a very beautiful marine fish that can make a constructive addition to your aquariums. They have a peaceful and confident temperament. It is so beautiful that it can make your aquarium look very pretty. There are different common names given to this fish species named Foxface lo, Fox rabbitfish, Foxface spine foot, and many more....

Let’s get started on some interesting fruit bat facts. Fruit bats are one of the largest species of bats in the world belonging to the genus Pteropus. They are often referred to as frugivore as they thrive on raw fruits. Hence the name fruit bat. They are also called flying foxes as their heads resemble foxes because of their short snouts, bright eyes, and pointy ears. The fruit bat habitat constitutes tropical forests, savannas, or islands in Australia, Asia, and Africa....

Is your child curious about most of the insects that they see in the garden? If yes, make sure they can spot the unique black and yellow garden spider the next time they hang out in the garden!The black and yellow garden spider, the writing spider, or the yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) is a large, orb-weaving arachnid found across a wide range of habitats and most commonly in backyards and gardens with an abundance of plants....

Do you know a fish species in the Serranidae family found in the Red Sea along the East African coast? If you cannot think of an answer, don’t worry. It’s a Greasy grouper. This article takes you through the exciting facts about the Greasy grouper (E. tauvina), a less studied fish species in the Serranidae family.The Greasy grouper (Epinephelus tauvina) also known as the Arabian grouper or Greasy rockcod. It is an Indo-Pacific fish species that belongs to one of the two large genera in the subfamily, Epinephelinae, of the Serranidae family....

The common house martin (Delichon urbicum) is also called the northern house martin. It belongs to the order Passeriformes family Hirundinidae. These birds are commonly found in Europe, North Africa, Palearctic, Sub Saharan Africa, and Asia. The common house martin of genus Delichon has recently been diverted as a separate species from the barn swallows, from Europe, of genus Hirundo urbica. The common house martin has two subspecies viz D. u....

Do you love primates and find lorises absolutely adorable? Then you are in the right place. These animals fall under the category of primates which includes the likes of monkeys and apes. So it can be said that Lorises are not apes or monkeys. These primates are mostly found in South and Southeast Asia. The most common types of lorises are the slender loris and the slow loris. Nycticebus is the scientific name of slow lorises which contains a wide number of species....

Undoubtedly, we all cheered loudly for Simba when he was raised into the air by the colorful Rafiki, the wise mandrill of the Pride Lands.Upon spotting a mandrill, all you can see are colors. A colorful face, tinted body, everything is so beautiful about a mandrill.Mandrills belong to the Old World monkey family. They are the largest surviving monkeys in the world today. You will usually spot these beautiful primates in the African tropical rainforests....

A Mary River turtle, Elusor macrurus, is one of Australia’s largest turtle species. This freshwater turtle is endemic to the Mary River in Queensland, Australia. While they have existed for millions of years, they were recognized as an evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered species only in the 1990s. Prior to this, these river turtles and their eggs were sold easily in Australian shops. Also, their young ones (hatchlings) were a huge part of the pet trade and sold in Australia as penny turtles or pet shop turtles....

The Ornithomimus dinosaur of genus Ornithomimus and family Ornithomimidae lived in the Late Cretaceous period in North America, Mongolia, and Canada. The dinosaur had hollow bones, a small toothless beak, small ostrich-like wings and legs, a long tail, and a skull. Since its beak didn’t have teeth it could only eat soft and small things. The dinosaur diet consisted of insects, fruit, leaves, eggs, lizards, and the meat of small mammals....

The Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is a species of viper snake native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the ‘Big Four’ of venomous snakes in India, which includes the Common Krait, Russell’s viper, Indian saw-scaled viper, Indian cobra. Its real name is Daboia, which has been adopted as a genus name for three other species of vipers, namely the Moorish viper, the Palestine viper, and the eastern Russell viper....

The sawback angelshark (Squatina aculeata) is an extremely interesting species to read about. This species of angelsharks have a limited range around the globe. They are mostly found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This species was also found in the Balearic Islands. However, the sawback angelshark is no longer seen in this geographic range. They have instead shifted to the Mediterranean Sea range. They have a strict marine range and their diet is in compliance with this range....

Among the smallest of the different species of the Piranga genus, the scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a songbird with a brilliant red plumage, black wings, and tail. Breeding male scarlet tanagers are among the most visually mesmerizing North American birds. A female scarlet tanager is olive-green with dark wings and a tail. Though they are fairly common birds, they are rarely spotted as they nest and forage atop forest canopies....

Most of us have watched or read about Hedwig, the snowy owl in the Harry Potter books. Hedwig is a snowy owl who played a crucial role in Harry’s life. Snowy owls belong to the family of Strigidae or ’true owls’. It is one of the two recognized owl families, the other one being the Tytonidae or barn owls. Snowy owls are identified for their white plumage and it becomes evident behind the origin of their name....

Woolly bear caterpillars (Pyrrharctia isabella), also known as a woolly worm, fuzzy bear, black-ended bear, or banded woolly bear, are the caterpillar stage of the isabella tiger moths (woolly bear moth). These cold-blooded invertebrates get their name because of their furry appearance with reddish-brown and black bands on their segmented body that is divided into 13 parts. The name Pyrrharctic isabella was formally given in 1797 by James Edward Smith. Found widely in the wetlands of Canada, North, and Central America, and fuzzy bears are known for their tolerance to the cold winter weather....

Jet Li Birthday Highlights Birth Name Lianjie Li Place Of Birth Beijing, China Age 60 years old Birth Date April 22 1963 Jet Li Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Producer, Martial Artist Education & Qualifications Net Worth $250,000,000 Current Partner Nina Li Chi Children Taimi Li, Jane Li, Jada Li, Si Li Parents Li Qingquan, Zhang Fenglan Siblings Li Liansheng, Li Lianli, Li Lianping, Li Lianzhu About Jet Li Li Lianjie, better known as Jet Li, is a Chinese actor, martial artist, producer, and former wushu champion....

John Forsythe Birthday Highlights Birth Name John Lincoln Freund Place Of Birth Penns Grove, USA Age 105 years old Birth Date January 28 1918 John Forsythe Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Producer, Narrator, Drama Teacher, Philanthropist Education & Qualifications University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Nicole Carter Children Brooke Forsythe, Dall W. Forsythe, Page Forsythe Parents Blanche Forsythe, Samuel Jeremiah Freund About John ForsytheJohn Forsythe was an actor, producer, drama teacher, philanthropist, and narrator from Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA....