They sing a variety of loud calls and often mimic other birds. One of the first recordings ever made of bird song was of this species in 1889. Though shy, they are territorial and share that territory with their mate. Males with longer tails appear to have larger territories.
Pecari tajacu Neither pig nor razorback, this omnivore’s razor-sharp tusks inspired its nickname, the javelina (have-a-LEE-nah), referring to a javelin or spear. Unable to…
Podagrus stigoides Mottled grey-brown plumage provides excellent camouflage, allowing them to seemingly disappear on a tree limb. They are nocturnal, meaning they are active…
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