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The American robin is the state bird of Michigan. This list of birds of Michigan includes species documented in the U.S. state of Michigan and accepted by the Michigan Bird Records Committee (MBRC). As of January 2023, there are 456 species included in the official list. [1]
Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies). Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens . The two Asiatic species are the blue or Indian ...
The Congo peafowl ( Afropavo congensis ), also known as the African peafowl or mbulu by the Bakôngo, is a species of peafowl native to the Congo Basin. [ 2] It is one of three peafowl species and the only member of the subfamily Pavoninae native to Africa. [ 3] It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Animal control officers in Michigan are struggling to capture an elusive peacock that has been on the loose for at least two days. A student discovered the peacock on Monday as he was driving to ...
Aglais io, the European peacock, [3] [4] [5] or the peacock butterfly, is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan. It was formerly classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io , the daughter of Inachus [ citation needed ] ).
Poecilotheria metallica, also known as the peacock tarantula, [ 1] is an Old World species of tarantula. It is the only blue species of the genus Poecilotheria. Like others in its genus it exhibits an intricate fractal-like pattern on the abdomen. The species' natural habitat is deciduous forest in Andhra Pradesh, in central southern India.
Appaloosa Appaloosa horse Country of origin United States Traits Distinguishing features Most representatives have colorful spotted coat patterns, striped hooves, mottled skin, and white sclera visible around the iris when the eye is in a normal position. Breed standards Appaloosa Horse Club Equus ferus caballus The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colorful spotted coat ...
Saga, a Norwegian buhund, and their handler Micaela Kenyon, 15, of Holly, has been invited to compete in the Westminster kennel club dog show this year. Saga's owner and handler is 15-year-old ...