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Búho Cornudo (Bubo virginianus)Observ.
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(Hawk) was tied up in batting cage netting at the local high school. I do not have any suggestions/identifications.
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Cardenal Rojo (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observ.
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Scientific Name: Cardinalis cardinalis Common Name: Northern Cardinal Distribution: Northeast United States through central and south U.S. down to Mexico and parts of Central America Habitat: woodlands, suburban gardens, city parks, dense brush and thickets, prefers mesquites for nesting Diet: weeds, sunflower seeds, grains, fruits and insects Behavior: the males are territorial and mark their territory with song from high perches, forage near low ground, usually seen in pairs (male and female) Interesting Fact: during courtship affection is expressed by the males feeding the females beak to beak (kissing)
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Caballitos de Alas Angostas (Familia Coenagrionidae)Observ.
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Scientific Name: Enallagma cyathigerum Common Name: Blue Damselfly Distribution: widespread all across the world Habitat: grasslands, woodlands, located near any wetland, mainly lakes, coastal regions, can be found in very dry areas Diet: soft-bodied insects ( mosquitos and gnats) Behavior: they usually mate from April-September and males are known to be very aggressive when reproducing, will protect the female from impending male threats Interesting Fact: common blue damselflies are pinkish-brown when they first emerge and then turn the metallic light blue days later.
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Lagartija Espinosa del Noreste (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observ.
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Scientific Name: Sceloporus olivaceus Common Name: Texas Spiny Lizard Distribution: North, central and south Texas and north and eastern Mexico Habitat: prefers arboreal areas, specifically mesquite, cedar and oak trees, can be found in suburban yards Diet: primarily eats insects but may consume small vertebrates Behavior: very adept to climbing, will run up trees when threatened, will mainly escape to trees as it is well camouflaged with the environment Interesting Fact: they can be captured with the possession of a hunting license
