Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Nubian ibex (Capra ibex nubiana).



The Nubian ibex (Capra ibex nubiana) is a rocky desert dwelling goat antelope found in mountainous areas of Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Yemen, and Sudan. It is generally considered to be a subspecies of Alpine ibex, but is sometimes considered specifically distinct (Capra nubiana). The wild population is estimated at 1,200 individuals.
It lives in herds composed solely of males or females. Diurnal.
Habitat: They eat mainly grasses and leaves and are preyed upon by leopards, eagles and bearded vultures.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

ID Wanted !!!


Hi all !
I need help! This photo was taken in the Safari zoo in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Unfortunately I don't know the name of these gorgeous animals! Can you help?
Thanks !

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010

European Starling.( Sturnus vulgaris)

European Starling.( Sturnus vulgaris) Introduced to Noth America in 1890, First seen in British Columbia in 1905.

Introduced to Noth America in 1890, First seen in British Columbia in 1950.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

White-Crowned Sparrow.



The Sparrows is small bird with mostly gray plumages.
The White-Crowned Sparrow is also gray but has a brown back and wings. It is so named because of a white and black striped crown.
It's a common summer residents and breeds across northern North America. The White-Crowned Sparrow is less common in the winter and can be found  in the lowlands, specially in agricultural areas.
Habitats: Shrubby woodland, parks, cities. Farms are preferred in winter. 
Song of the White-crowned Sparrow: In the call of the White-Crowned Sparrow some people seem to hear phrases like  “See me, pretty, pretty me”  (http://www.birdnote.org/birdnote-transcript.cfm?id=215 ). I don't know about all that. All I can hear, is a " Song of Love "  which is performed by little gorgeous bird.