Wildlife Deep Dives

Deep Dive: Ashy-Faced Owls

Deep Dive: Ashy-Faced Owls

Endemic to Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, this owl can’t be found anywhere else in the world. It looks very similar to a Barn Owl but is darker in coloring. It stands about 12-13 inches tall, has a 9-11 inch wingspan, and weighs 9-18 ounces. It is the Ashy-Faced Owl. 
by OBDKon April 11, 2022
Otters Are A Keystone Species

Otters Are A Keystone Species

You can find them almost anywhere, except for Australia and Antarctica. They’re members of the Mustelidae family – in fact, they’re the only members of that species that are serious swimmers. They are river otters and they are a keystone species. 
by OBDKon April 08, 2022
Owl Brand Deep Dive - Little Owl

Owl Brand Deep Dive - Little Owl

Athene Noctua, are found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. They like habitats that are open, like farms, orchards, and quarries. They are cavity-dwellers, whether they are natural or manmade. They are the Little Owl. 
by OBDKon April 04, 2022

Birds & IUCN Red List

The IUCN Red List is a list of species and their current standing in the wild. Threats to these species are evaluated and then they end up in one of seven categories. 
by OBDKon March 30, 2022
Owl Brand Deep Dive - Ural Owl

Owl Brand Deep Dive - Ural Owl

They stand at 19-24 inches tall, with a wingspan of 10.5-15 inches long, and weigh 17-45 ounces. Their coloring comes in either a dark or light morph, but the lighter morph is more commonplace. They are the Ural Owl. 
by OBDKon March 28, 2022
Get a Close Look at the Long-Billed Curlew!

Get a Close Look at the Long-Billed Curlew!

They’re the largest member of the sandpiper family. They’re rare birds. They are the Curly-Billed Curlew!
by OBDKon March 23, 2022
Deep Dive - Tawny Owls

Deep Dive - Tawny Owls

Within the UK, they’re found in England, Wales, and Scotland, but they aren’t found in Ireland, because they don’t travel across the water. They are the Tawny Owl and the subject of this OBDK Deep Dive. 
by OBDKon March 21, 2022
Recovery Efforts for California Condors, Part 2

Recovery Efforts for California Condors, Part 2

Last week, we spoke about California Condors, their characteristics, and that they’re endangered. This week, we’ll go more in-depth about why they’re endangered and what efforts have been made to save the California Condor.
by OBDKon March 16, 2022
Deep Dive - Eurasian Eagle Owl

Deep Dive - Eurasian Eagle Owl

They are part of the Strigidae family and in the genus Bubo. While their bodies are mottled brown and their faces have gray and white feathers, their eyes are a striking orange color. They also have ear tufts. Join us for a Deep Dive - Eurasian Eagle Owls.

 

by OBDKon March 14, 2022
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