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EXOTIC SPECIES
BIRDS
FULVOUS WHISTLING DUCK
In parts of Central and South America, the West Indies, the southern United States, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.
Dendrocygna bicolor
Scientific name
47 - 48 cm
Length
1.57 - 2.3 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized migratory bird, weighing between 1.57 to 2.3 Lb, the female being lighter than the male. It has reddish feathers with a lighter face, the neck is whitish with grayish-brown striatum, with a black line behind the neck. The chest and belly are brown and the tail is black. It commonly inhabits lagoons, estuaries and wetlands. It feeds on plants, seeds, small invertebrates, mollusks, insects, and crustaceans.
ROSY-FACED LOVEBIRD
Arid regions of southwestern Africa.
Agapornis roseicollis
Scientific name
15 cm
Length
50 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Its average size is 15 cm and a weight of approximately 50 grams. The predominant color of its plumage is green. A salmon-pink color is common on the part of its head. The female usually has a larger head and the color of her plumage is usually paler compared to a male lovebird. The legs of the Agapornis roseicollis do not have feathers, their beak is voluminous and they have very strong wings. Its diet is herbivorous, based on seeds, pipes and complemented with fresh vegetables.
OSTRICH
Africa and Middle East
Struthio camelus
Scientific name
1.7 - 2.8 m
Length
138 - 319 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Their diet is mainly based on seeds and leaves; sometimes also of insects and small vertebrates. It is a large and heavy bird, they can measure 1.7 to 2.8 meters, with a weight of 63 to 145 kg. They have long legs and a very long neck, the head, neck and legs practically devoid of feathers. Males are black and females generally have gray-brown tones, but when they are immature their plumage is black.
WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL
The Bahamas, the Greater Antilles (including the island of Cuba), the Lesser Antilles, South America and the Galapagos Islands.
Anas bahamensis
Scientific name
46 - 51 cm
Length
400 - 700 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Their diet is mainly vegetable matter such as seeds of aquatic plants, algae, among others. They measure from 46 to 51 cm and can weigh 400 to 700 gm. The upper part of the head to below the eyes is brown, dotted with small black spots. The wing mirror is green and tan. They have a cream-colored tail. Its beak is bluish with a red base. The throat, cheeks and sides of the neck are white and the rest of the body is tan, the back is spotted and has black spots on the belly.
MARBLED DUCK
Eurasia and Africa
Marmaronetta angustirostris
Scientific name
42 cm
Length
1 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Migratory bird 42 cm long, with light brown plumage with whitish speckled spots, it has a dark coloration that runs through its eyes to its plume. The wing feathers are sandy in color, the male has an entirely black bill with a blue line, while the female has a greenish tone at the base of the bill. It has omnivorous habits based on seeds and insects.
MUTE SWAN
North Hemisphere
Cygnus olor
Scientific name
1.2 - 1.7 m
Length
17 - 33 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Swan with white plumage and large size, with a body weight of between 17 to 33 Lb. It is differentiated by its yellow, orange or red beak, presenting a black curuncula at the base of it. Their diet is mainly made up of plant matter such as stems, leaves, roots, seeds, algae, insects, and even small fish. Inhabits fresh or salt water lagoons
BLACK SWAN
Australia and Tasmania
Cygnus atratus
Scientific name
1.1 - 1.4 m
Length
8 - 19 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized swan with black plumage, with a body weight of between 8 to 19 lbs., With males being larger than females. The beak of this bird is red, they inhabit fresh or salt water lakes. It feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation and occasionally on small animals. It is a sociable bird that can gather in large groups, it is not migratory, however, it can travel long distances.
WHOPPER SWAN
Europe and Asia
Cygnus cygnus
Scientific name
1.4 - 1.6 m
Length
17 - 22 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Swan with white plumage and large size, with a body weight of between 17 to 22 Lb, being the male larger than the female. It differs from other white swans since it has a yellow color from the base of the beak to the middle of it, the rest being black. Their diet is based on aquatic vegetation and roots, occasionally they also feed on insects and other invertebrates.
COCKATIEL
Australia
Nymphicus hollandicus
Scientific name
30 - 35 cm
Length
16 - 20 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Small bird, characterized by presenting an erectile crest. It has feathers as long as half of its body on the tail. Females are distinguished from males by having a row of yellow dots under their wings. Its weight is between 16 to 20 grams. Their plumage is generally gray but there are varieties in colors such as white nymphs and albinos. In the normal color variety, the plume and part of the head are yellow with round orange spots on the sides of the face. Their diet is mainly based on seeds.
QUAIL
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia and China
Coturnix coturnix
Scientific name
18 cm
Length
70 - 115 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Migratory bird weighing 70 to 115 grams. Its plumage is brown with darker areas on the dorsal part and lighter towards the ventral, presenting black and white streaks. They feed on plant material, grains, grasses and berries, they can occasionally eat insects. They inhabit dense and tall grasslands near bodies of water.
EMU
Australia
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Scientific name
1.8 m
Length
66 - 99 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Large flightless bird, considered the third heaviest bird in the world. These birds reach a height of 1.8 meters and a body weight of between 66 to 99 Lb. Its wings are rudimentary and small in size in relation to its body, it has a long neck and strong and muscular legs so it can run at high speed up to 50km / h. Their plumage is brown to tan gray, with a shaggy appearance and black end of the feathers. The female lays large dark green eggs. It is an omnivorous species, it feeds on fruits, seeds, leaf shoots and various insects. It has daytime habits and is lonely.
COMMON PHEASANT
Asia
Phasianus colchicus
Scientific name
50 - 89 cm
Length
1.1 - 6.6 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized bird that has a very long tail weighing between 1.1 to 6.6 Lb. They present a marked sexual dysmorphism, the male is brightly colored with purple, red and gold highlights, while the female is brown with dark streaks. It inhabits open meadows and forests. It is an omnivorous animal, they feed on seeds, grains, berries, fruits, insects, even small mammalian vertebrates or reptiles.
GOLDEN PHEASANT
China, Burma, Asia
Chrysolophus pictus
Scientific name
60 - 100 cm
Length
1.1 - 6.6 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized bird that has a very long tail weighing between 1.1 and 6.6 Lb. They present a marked sexual dysmorphism, the male has a bright golden yellow on the head, then orange, green, red and brown feathers, it has a very long bright golden tail, while the female is brown with dark stripes. Its diet is omnivorous, feeding on seeds, grains, berries, fruits, flowers, leaves and insects.
LADY AMHERST'S PHEASANT
Native to Southeastern Tibet, and Southwestern China to Northern Burma
Chrysolophus amherstiae
Scientific name
120 cm
Length
1.6 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized bird that has a very long tail and can measure up to 120 centimeters in length. They present a marked sexual dysmorphism, the male has black and silver on the head, has a very long red, blue and gray tail, and the body has white and yellow. The female is marbled brown with a dark head and a light belly. Its diet is omnivorous, feeding on seeds, grains, berries, fruits, flowers, leaves and insects.
SILVER PHEASANT
China and Indochina
Lophura nycthemera
Scientific name
125 cm
Length
3 - 4 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized bird that has a very long tail and can measure up to 125 centimeters in length. They present a marked sexual dysmorphism, the male has a white body and tail with black stripes, with a dark blue, almost black chest and ventral part of the body. Around the eyes they have intense red areas without plumage. The female is brown in color and the ventral part and the tail are streaked with white, brown and black. They are omnivorous animals, feeding on seeds, grains, berries, fruits, flowers, leaves and insects.
HELMETED GUINEAFOWL
Native to africa
Numida meleagris
Scientific name
50 cm
Length
2.8 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Also known as coquecha. It is a bird that reaches 50 cm in length. It has a bare head with white to bluish skin, the beak is long and the head has purple curunculae with a horny base at the base of the head. Its plumage is gray with black and has small white specks. They are omnivorous animals, their diet can include seeds, grains, cereals, leaves, insects, snails and fruits.
CANADA GOOSE
North America
Branta canadensis
Scientific name
90 - 105 cm
Length
5.5 - 14 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Large bird, most of it brown in color, with black and white spots on its head, it has a length of 90 to 105 centimeters and a wingspan of 160 to 185 centimeters, its clutch can be 4 to 7 eggs. Its diet consists mainly of plants, it often feeds in fields, meadows, it can also feed while swimming, splashing the water and on aquatic plants, in shallow waters.
ORINOCO GOOSE
South America
Neochen jubata
Scientific name
56 - 58 cm
Length
2.6 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is a medium-sized bird, it has a brown back, with black wings and tails, with a green glow, its length is 56 to 58 centimeters with an approximate weight of 2.6 Lb. They feed mainly on aquatic plants and herbs, they show preferences for rivers, streams or freshwater mirrors, they usually form small groups of no more than 20 individuals, their nests are made in tree cavities and their position can be from 6 to 10 eggs
EGYPTIAN GOOSE
Africa
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Scientific name
70 cm
Length
3.3 - 4.8 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is a medium-sized bird, with pink legs and beak, characterized by a brown patch around the eyes. The wings and head are dark brown, while the chest and rest of the body are lighter brown. The underside of the wings is white and green. It also has a brown patch in the middle of the chest- It is a herbivore animal that feeds on grains and leaves, eventually insects and small amphibians. It inhabits rivers, wetlands, ponds, and streams.
INDIAN GOOSE
Asia
Anser indicus
Scientific name
68 - 78 cm
Length
6.6 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is a medium-sized bird, which hibernates in the wetlands of India, Pakistan and Burma, its appearance is light gray, with black and white spots on its head and neck, it is one of the birds to fly at the highest altitude, flying over the highest high peaks of the Himalayas. Their length is 68 to 78 centimeters and they weigh about 6.6 Lb. They nest among the vegetation or sometimes in the trees, generally they lay between 4 to 6 eggs and the incubation period ranges from 27 to 30 days. They feed on plants, in winter they feed in fields, in search of grains or roots.
BLUE MACAW
South America
Ara ararauna
Scientific name
81 - 87 cm
Length
1.98 - 3.3 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Known as the Blue Macaw, it has very bright colors, its plumage is blue and its chest is yellow, it can measure between 81 to 87 centimeters in length and its weight ranges from 1.98 to 3.3 Lb. There is no sexual dimorphism, the female is the same as the male. These birds usually live in pairs or very small groups. Their feeding habits are diurnal, they feed on fruits and seeds that they acquire from trees, they can also supplement their diet with insects, they nest in trees and they can lay 2 to 4 eggs and hatching ranges from 25 to 28 days. They are monogamous, once they find a partner, they stay with her for life.
RAINBOW LORI
Australia
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Scientific name
25 - 30 cm
Length
75 - 157 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Bird of small size and very bright colors from which its common name comes. Its plumage has blue, purple, orange, yellow and green colors. They feed in free life mainly on nectar and pollen, however they can feed on a wide variety of fruits. They are diurnal animals that can live in urban areas or groves. Its weight varies between 75 and 157 grams.
RINGED TEAL DUCK
South America
Callonetta leucophrys
Scientific name
25 - 35 cm
Length
370 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Also called a collared duck, it can weigh 370 gm in the adult stage, the female can measure between 25 and 30 cm in length and the males between 30 to 35 cm in length, the male has a black band on the crown and the part dorsal neck and female is more brown, with white head and neck spots. They inhabit streams, ponds and flooded lands, nest in hollows in trees, lay 6 to 12 eggs, incubation takes 26 to 28 days and are incubated by the female. Their diet is made up of vegetables, grass seeds, grasses at the water's edge, crustaceans, mollusks, larvae and aquatic insects.
RED-CRESTED POCHARD
Europe Asia and North Africa
Netta rufina
Scientific name
45 - 54 cm
Length
1.98 - 3.3 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is one of the most coloring ducks in Europe, stands out for its large head, measures between 45 and 54 cm in length, usually weighs between 1.76 and 3.3 Lb, the male has a large orange-brown head and its red beak and the largest part of its body is black, while the female is light brown, her cheeks are whitish, the bill is blackish with an orange tip and her eyes are brown. It grows in lakes and lagoons in temperate latitudes, it feeds on aquatic plants, mollusks, small amphibians and fish. They build their nest on the ground at the water's edge, on rafts of floating vegetation, they lay between 6 and 12 eggs, with an incubation period between 26 to 28 days.
MANED DUCK
Australia
Chenonetta jubata
Scientific name
44 - 50 cm
Length
1.5 - 2.2 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized aquatic bird. The male is gray with a dark brown head and white and black speckled chest. The female is of a similar color but the head is lighter and has two white lines above and below the eye with a darker line in the middle, with its entire ventral length mottled. It inhabits groves, wetlands, grasslands, coasts and urban pastures. It feeds on herbs, grains, seeds, and other plants.
WOOD DUCK
North America
Aix sponsa
Scientific name
47 - 54 cm
Length
450 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is a small duck, it can measure between 47 to 54 cm in length, this species has sexual dimorphism, the male has bright characteristic colors on the head and the plumage of the female is much duller. Their nests are made in the cavities of trees, they live in wooded swamps, rivers, ponds, they prefer shallow lakes. They feed on aquatic plants and their seeds, also on insects and crustaceans. The female lays between 6 to 15 eggs and the incubation time ranges from 25 to 35 days.
MANDARIN DUCK
Asia
Aix galericulata
Scientific name
45 cm
Length
430 - 690 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
This duck is called Mandarin because it is a native of China, it can measure 45 cm in length and have sexual dimorphism, the male is very beautiful, it has a red forehead with metallic luster of green on the forehead and two lateral white stripes. its dark eyes and beak a coral red hue, its feathers a coppery orange, the chest and throat purple and the belly is white. The female has brownish plumage, a ring and a band around the eye. Their nests are made in the cavities of the trees, they lay 9 to 12 eggs and hatch between 28 to 30 days. They feed on aquatic plants, they also feed on land with fruits and insects.
PIEBALD DUCK
South America
Netta peposaca
Scientific name
55 - 56 cm
Length
2.2 to 2.4 Lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
This duck is also called black duck, in the male the color of the beak is red, while in the females the tone of the beak is slate color, it feeds on the surface of the water and does not submerge. They live in lagoons and slow rivers with aquatic vegetation, on which they make their nest during the reproductive season.
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE
Eastern Mediterranean to Central Asia and China.
Alectoris chukar
Scientific name
32 - 39 cm
Length
1.32 - 1.76 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Small but robust bird weighing between 1.32 to 1.76 Lb. The male is larger than the female. Its plumage is brown with a black stripe that simulates a mask and tie that crosses the eyes and forehead reaching the chest. They feature distinctive black stripes on the sides of the body. It feeds on seeds, sprouts and herbs. They naturally inhabit rocky slopes and sparse undergrowth.
WHITE-FACED WHISTLING-DUCK
America and Africa
Dendrocygna viudata
Scientific name
48 - 50 cm
Length
1.3 - 1.5 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Also called sirini cariblanco, it is a sedentary bird moving according to the abundance of food, it lives in lagoons, lakes, fields covered with water and rivers, it is a species that is not observed in the trees, it is common to see it swimming or walking, it is also may observe walking in large groups. It feeds on plants, seeds, small invertebrates, mollusks, insects, and crustaceans. It lays 6 to 12 eggs, is incubated by both parents and hatching ranges from 26 to 30 days.
AUSTRALIAN PARTRIDGE
Australia
Melopsittacus undulatus
Scientific name
18 cm
Length
35 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is a very small bird, also called the Australian parrot, it can measure 18 cm in length and weigh 35 grams, its clutch is 4 to 6 eggs, its incubation takes 1 to 3 months late. Their average lifespan in captivity is 5 to 10 years. The underparts are light green, its head yellow. Their diet is based on grass seeds and local fruits. It presents sexual dysmofirm, the male has blue beak wax, while the female is bluish with white tones.
CHILOÉ WIGEON
Central, southern Argentina and Chile, to the Big Island of Tierra del Fuego. Migratory in Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. Present in the Falkland Islands.
Anas sibilatrix
Scientific name
43 - 54 cm
Length
1.76 - 1.98 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized migratory bird, with a weight that varies between 1.76 and 1.98 Lb, being the female smaller. Its dorsal plumage has white stripes on black with a light belly with black spots, the head is characterized by bluish-green metallic colors. The female is generally less colorful and bright. Their diet is based on herbs, seeds and small invertebrates.
FERRUGINOUS DUCK
Europe, Africa and Asia
Aythya nyroca
Scientific name
38 - 42 cm
Length
1.25 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
It is a small brown diving duck, weighs 1.25 Lb and can measure between 38 to 42 cm in length. The male has dark reddish plumage and white on the upper part of the belly, and the female has a similar plumage but with more muted brown tones. This duck breeds in the temperate zones of the South and East of Europe and Central Asia, also in subtropical zones of North Africa. It is an omnivorous species, although in its diet plant matter predominates over animal matter. It nests in floating vegetation and can lay between 6 to 12 eggs and late incubation between 27 to 30 days.
ELECTUS PARROT
Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Northeast Australia and the Moluccas
Eclectus roratus
Scientific name
34 - 40 cm
Length
440 - 500 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Medium-sized bird, they present a pronounced sexual dysmorphism, the males have a green plumage and the female a red plumage, at the level of the blue head. They usually live in forests in very tall trees, their diet consists of fruits, seeds, nuts, buds and nectar. His favorite fruit is the pomegranate.
YELLOW-COLLARED LOVEBIRD
Northeastern parts of Tanzania and Kenya
Agapornis personatus
Scientific name
12 - 15 cm
Length
40 - 50 g
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Its size ranges between 12 and 15 cm. It is characterized by having a black color that covers their head, with a white eye ring. The beak is bright red, which stands out from the rest of the head. On the neck and upper part of the chest a yellow plumage stands out, that can sometimes be seen in a more orange tone, and the rest of the body with a green color of different tones. However, there are several mutations that cause its colors to vary, the blue variety being the most frequent. Its diet is based on sunflower, millet, oats, panizo, abundant fruits and herbs.
MALLARD DUCK
Northern Hemisphere, areas of North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Migratory in Central America and the Caribbean, introduced in Australia and New Zealand.
Anas platyrhynchos
Scientific name
50 - 65 cm
Length
1.65 - 3 lb
Weight
SOME OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Common migratory bird that inhabits areas with a temperate climate, the weight varies between 1.65 and 3 Lb and presents a marked sexual dysmorphism. The male has a striking color with a dark green head and neck, a white collar that separates the green from the brown from the rest of the body, the beak is yellow. The colors of the female are more discreet with brownish colorations and an orange bill. Its diet is granivorous, with different seeds and supplemented with small invertebrates.
