Ecology Blueprints

Andean Condors, or Vultur Gryphus, are some of the biggest birds that have the ability to fly. They weigh up to 33 pounds, stand at four feet tall, and their wingspan, which is longer than other raptors, stretches over ten feet.

Although birds may have many characteristics in common, their diet isn’t one of them. Diets vary drastically from one bird to another, depending on what they like to eat.

What does it mean when a group is a nonessential experimental population? Our article on Mexican wolves and the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area covers this and more! Learn about how recovery plans may need to be updated and adjusted to make sure the plan is functioning as it should to help species recover, along with issues Mexican wolves and wildlife managers have faced when it comes to certain rules in the area.

One of the main characteristics we associate with birds is their ability to fly. Many birds are very skilled fliers, but not all of them can.

When it comes to communication, canids have many similarities with each other. Most members of the canid family communicate through facial expressions, body language, tail position, and ear position.

What do you think are the three species of raptor that are considered the most successful in the world? If your guess was any of the following, you’re right!  Barn Owl  Peregrine Falcon  Osprey .

While it may seem odd that a wolf would leave their pack and go off on their own, it’s actually essential to the survival of the species overall.

Birds of prey include birds like hawks, owls, and eagles. These birds are threatened by human actions like wildlife trade, pollution, and urbanization that’s led to habitat loss.

Have you gotten your hands on one of our brand new Sherlock Bones packs yet? They come in packs of 1, 3, or 10, and all include our Sherlock Bones pellet guide! This book will guide you through how pellets are formed, why we study them, and which owls produce pellets.

As the seasons change, we adapt – maybe we’ll turn the AC or heat on, we’ll start parking our cars in the garage more, or we’ll switch our morning coffees from hot to iced.

We’re sure you're familiar with at least some bird songs. Whether you’re up early in the morning or walking around during the day, you’re bound to have heard some birds singing nearby.

Barn Owls eat a variety of prey, which means that you don’t know what you’re going to find in a pellet when you dissect it! The favorite food of Barn Owls is voles, but they also eat a variety of other things.