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Garceta Azul (Egretta caerulea)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 04:04 TARDE EST

Descripción

(As with some of my other observations I was at Sweetwater not Payne’s Prairie). But while walking along a bridge (close to sunset, around 74 degrees out) I noticed this bird who was just standing there. I could identify this bird to order aves due to its feathers and beak and to the suborder Neognathae due to its ability to fly. I was able able to identify this bird to the order Pelicaniformes due to its long legs, beak, and neck. I could not identify it further as we did not discuss birds beyond the identification of order.

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Ibis Cara Oscura (Plegadis falcinellus)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 03:54 TARDE EST

Descripción

I saw this bird at Sweetwater Wetlands Park (for some reason my phone thinks I’m at Payne’s Prairie). It was close to sundown and a comfortable 74 degrees out. The bird was just standing near the water, not moving around much.
I know this organism is in class Aves due to its feathers and beak. I also know it’s in subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly.
I identified the bird to order Pelicaniformes due to its long legs, beak, and neck.
I could not identify further than order as we did not discuss bird families in lab.

Ray-finned Fishes

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Peces con Aletas Radiadas (Clase Actinopterygii)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 04:47 TARDE EST

Descripción

These fish were in the pond by the Reitz Union. It was close to sunset and a comfortable 73 degrees outside. The fish were not moving around too much, staying in the same spot in the water. Because I couldn't get too close to the fish I am not 100% of the exact species. However, I know they are within the superclass Osteichthyes as they are clearly bony fish. I know they are within the class Actinopterygii because their fin rays are supported by bony "rays". Not to mention actinopterygii consist of 99% of fish species. To get a more accurate identification I could look at the type of scales they have (this might require the use of a microscope though. So some better identification tactis would be looking at the shape of the fin, the presence/position of an adipose, pectoral, and pelvic fin. Although, from this picture I do not see an adipose fin and I couldn't get a good anlge on the shape of the caudal fin. So, overall, a closer look at the shape and placement of fins and the type of scales would give me the best identification of this Actinopterygiian.

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Garza Morena (Ardea herodias)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 04:02 TARDE EST

Descripción

I saw this Heron at Sweetwater Wetlands Park (for some reason my phone thinks I am at Paynes Prairie). It was close to sundown and a comfortable 74 degrees outside. This bird wasn’t doing much, just relaxing by the water. I know the organism is in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. I would identify the bird to the Order: Pelicaniformes as we learned in class/lab that this order his long-legged and long-necked wading birds with long, pointed beaks. Considering this bird fit all of these descriptions, I am confident it is within Pelicaniformes. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Gallineta Frente Roja (Gallinula galeata)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 03:57 TARDE EST

Descripción

I saw this bird at Sweetwater Wetlands Park (for some reason my phone thinks I am at Paynes Prairie). It was close to sundown and a comfortable 74 degrees outside. I am actually not 100% sure this is a Common Gallinule due to the bird being in the water (just swimming around within the same area) and I was on a bridge. However, I know this in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. The Common Gallinule is within the order Gruiformes, however, as we learned in lab this order is very diverse with no obvious characteristics, so in order to be able to truly identify this order to Gruiformes I would have to take a closer look. Some characteristics that could help me further identify the bird is looking at the type of feet, since the bird is in the water I am assuming it has webbed feet, I could also take a closer look at the shape of the beak, and the type of feathers. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Cuervos (Género Corvus)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 10:11 MAÑANA EST

Descripción

I saw this crow in front of the bat houses on UF campus. It was mid afternoon and mid 70s temperature. The crow was sitting on the fence but as I got closer flew to the middle of the field in front of the bat houses. I know the organism is in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. Now the American Crow is within the order Passeriformes (perching birds) which are half of all bird species. Now I knew this was a crow due to them being a popular bird in the media and their characteristic all black appearance and the "caw" they make. Further identification (to suborder) I would need to have a more in depth knowledge of their syrinx (voice box). Are they capable of learning complicated songs, ooking at their muscle morphology (which would require dissection). Luckily this bird is easily recognizable despite being in Passeriformes. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Culebra de Agua Sureña (Nerodia fasciata)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 09:54 MAÑANA EST

Descripción

This was a really cool observation for me. While walking past Lake Alice mid afternoon (mid 70s in temperature), I stopped by a railing and looked down at the water and saw this snake peaking out of the grass. I know this organism is within the class reptilia as despite being at a distance I could tell this organism had scales versus hair. Mostly, I was able to identify it to Reptilia as I knew it was a snake in its long, slender appearance. To be 100% sure I would have to look at the skull and limbs which would require dissection. I also identified this organism to the order squamata due to once again its scales. However, to be 100% sure I would have to look at features such as the quadrate bone and jaw formation. I know this organism is within the suborder serpentes as this organism had an elongated body, was legless, and covered in scales. Once again, I could also look at its skull and jaw formation to hep me reach this conclusion. This snake is within the family Colubridae, and it is difficult to be 100% sure of this as this is the largest order of snakes. Most species within this family are aglyphous (lack fangs) but I would have to take a look at the mouth to be 100% sure.

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Chara Azul (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 09:50 MAÑANA EST

Descripción

While walking on UF campus I came across this bird near the Lake Alice Field. It was mid afternoon and the temperature was within the mid 70s. This bird was originally up in a tree chirping but I got lucky and the bird flew to the ground! I know the organism is in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. I kind of figured this bird was in the order Passeriformes due to it being a perching song bird. However, since Passeriformes is so broad, a couple distinguishing characteristics I could look at are the feet, which should be anisodactyl to allow for perching. I would guess that this bird is within the suborder Passeri due to it being a songbird but I would have to look at the skeletal characteristics. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Tortuga de Vientre Rojo de Florida (Pseudemys nelsoni)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 12, 2019 a las 10:36 MAÑANA EST

Descripción

While walking around UF campus mid morning (it was in the mid-late 70s for temperature)and this turtle was just sitting in the water. Now I identified this organism to the class reptilia due to seeing its carapace (top shell) which is hard scales called scute. And because I recognized these scutes I was able to identify the organism to the order Testudines. Now although I was not able to see the head it seems like the head MIGHT have been pulled back into the shell, placing them in the suborder Cryptodira. Not to mention, this is the more common subspecies and the other subspecies, Pleurodira is not located in North America. Unfortunately I couldn't get a super close look at this turtle (I didn't wanna disturb him), but if I were able to get closer I could look at the shell and head. To further distinguish the family and species I would look at skeletal features such as the skull, jaw, and limbs.

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Cardenal Rojo (Cardinalis cardinalis)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Noviembre 21, 2019 a las 09:30 MAÑANA EST

Descripción

While walking one of the trails on UF campus in the morning (the temperature was early-mid 70s) I heard chirping and saw this bird fly and land near me. It proceeded to hop around a bit until I started walking more and then the bird flew away. I know the organism is in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. Despite the order Passeriformes being very broad, I knew this bird was in this order due to it being a perching song bird. However, since Passeriformes is so broad, a couple distinguishing characteristics I could look at are the feet, which should be anisodactyl to allow for perching. I would guess that this bird is within the suborder Passeri due to it being a songbird but I would have to look at the skeletal characteristics. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Carpintero Moteado (Sphyrapicus varius)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 23, 2019 a las 09:23 MAÑANA EDT

Descripción

I saw this bird outside of the lab classroom one day before lab, unfortunately, dead. Cause of death unknown. I know this in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. Despite this bird being dead I would say that this organism is in the subclass Neognathae based on a combination of prior knowledge of this bird and looking at how the wings are constructed. I bet if I dissected this bird I would see the triossal canal and keeled sternum to aid with flying. It is difficult to identify this bird to the right order, I would be torn between Piciformes and Passeriformes. I settled on Piciformes due to its long beak and zygodactyl feet, Passeriformes have anisodactyl feet. To further ID this bird I could identify its behavior, does it climb trees or nest in cavities? Hopefully I will see a yellow-bellied sapsucker alive and well soon. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Mascarita Común (Geothlypis trichas)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 17, 2019 a las 09:33 MAÑANA EDT

Descripción

One morning I was walking by the medical building on UF campus (close to Shands and the dental school) and unfortunately saw this bird dead on the ground near some stairs. Cause of death is unknown. I know this in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. Despite this bird being dead I would say that this organism is in the subclass Neognathae based on a combination of prior knowledge of this bird and looking at how the wings are constructed. I bet if I dissected this bird I would see the triossal canal and keeled sternum to aid with flying. This bird was a little easier to identify to order Passeriformes (despite the broad order) due to being able to get a good look at it. It has anisoadctyl feet for perching for example. Based on the beak I would see it eats insects and/or seeds. With the bird being dead it would be difficult to ID the bird to an accurate suborder, but I could dissect the bird to look at skeletal characteristics. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Geco Casero Tropical (Hemidactylus mabouia)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 5, 2019 a las 07:36 TARDE EDT

Descripción

I count myself lucky with this observation, I went outside my apartment one night to take out the trash and saw this little guy on the wall outside my door! It was late at night and pretty cool out, the gecko was just on the wall, not moving. I was able to identify this organism to class reptilia and order squamata due to its 4 legs and scales. However, to be 100% sure I could have looked at its skeletal formation which would require dissection. I wasn't able to identify the type of scales as I didn't want to get too close and scare the gecko away. I identified the organism to family Gekkonidae thanks to their feed. It has closely spaced lamellae on their toes, explaining how the gecko is able to cling to the wall. To be even more sure I could have looked at their eyes and seen if they have no eyelids.

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Venado de Cola Blanca (Odocoileus virginianus)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 3, 2019 a las 06:57 TARDE EDT

Descripción

I was at Payne’s prairie right before sunset, however it was still pretty hot outside, just not as hot as midday. The sun was setting and as I was driving out the deer ran across the road with another deer and stopped to stare at my car. It eventually kept running into the woods. It was obvious that this organism is in the class Mammalia due to its fur, to be more sure I could identify mammary glands, but due to prior knowledge of deers I know they have mammary glands. I can now identify this species to order Artiodactyla thanks to the lecture in lab. However, to be 100% sure this species is in order Aritodactlya I would have to get a closer look which I couldn't do without scaring the deer. However, some characteristics I would look for are even-toed ungulates and that the axis of forefeet and hindfeet passes between the third and fourth digits. I could also look at skull anatomy, this order has aritodactyl skulls. Luckily, deers are a pretty common and easily distinguishable animal so I was able to identify it right away, but my knowledge I learned from lab allowed me to ID it to the correct class and order. I wasn't able to identify the deer further than order as we did not cover mammal families in lab.

Fotos / Sonidos

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Septiembre 30, 2019 a las 12:32 TARDE EDT

Descripción

I work at an animal hospital on 6th street. One afternoon (it was pretty hot and sunny outside) while working my coworker came from the back yard to say that they found a snake in our fenced backyard. We had to remove the snake since we walk dogs there. I was lucky enough to be able to hold the snake (one of my coworkers handed me the snake and showed me how to properly hold the snake otherwise I'd be too nervous to pick it up). I know this organism is within the class reptilia as it had scales versus hair. Mostly, I was able to identify it to Reptilia as I knew it was a snake in its long, slender appearance. To be 100% sure I would have to look at the skull and limbs which would require dissection. I also identified this organism to the order squamata due to once again its scales. However, to be 100% sure I would have to look at features such as the quadrate bone and jaw formation. I know this organism is within the suborder serpentes as this organism had an elongated body, was legless, and covered in scales. Once again, I could also look at its skull and jaw formation to hep me reach this conclusion. This snake is within the family Colubridae, and it is difficult to be 100% sure of this as this is the largest order of snakes. Most species within this family are aglyphous (lack fangs) but I would have to take a look at the mouth to be 100% sure (I didn't want to get too comfortable).

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Cormorán Orejón (Nannopterum auritum)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 3, 2019 a las 10:53 MAÑANA EDT

Descripción

I was walking around lake Alice I saw this double-crested cormorant. It was almost noon so it was very hot and sunny outside. The bird was standing on a log in Lake Alice. I know the organism is in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. Being at a distance from this bird I had to really think about the order it belongs too. I don't think its legs, neck, or beak is long enough to be Pelicaniformes. And despite my lab manual telling me this bird is common around Lake Alice, I figured it had to belong to order Suliformes due to its location. In order to be more sure I really would need a closer look. Some diagnostic characteristics are its totipalmate feet, gular pouch, obsolete nostrils, and salt glands. Obviously for some of these features I would need to dissect the bird but if I had just gotten closer (or had a better camera) I could've seen the feet. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Gato Doméstico (Felis catus)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 3, 2019 a las 12:07 MAÑANA EDT

Descripción

When I saw this cat I was at my apartment complex (Towne Parc) at night so it was pretty cool outside. We have a lot of stray cats, especially next to my apartment since it’s near some woods, so they’ll come in and out of the woods and walk around the parking lot. This cat was just walking around the parking lot at night since there’s not a lot of people out, the cat started to run when it saw me. It was obvious that this organism is in the class Mammalia due to its fur, to be more sure I could identify mammary glands, but due to knowing quite a bit about cats (and having two of my own), I know they have mammary glands. Thanks to the lecture in lab and what I already know about cats, I know this organism is in order carnivora. This cat is terrestrial with long, sharp claws. And having done a lot of dental cleanings on cats I know their canines are well developed and adapted for meat-eating. (Another word for cat being feline, I know this mammal is in family Felidae and subfamily Felinae but we did not cover this in class/lab).

Fotos / Sonidos

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 06:19 TARDE EDT

Descripción

This turtle was swimming in an apartment complex pond off of 34th street. It was pretty cool outside as it was almost sundown and had just sprinkled a bit outside. Very hesitant, it swam deeper into the pond with human approach. But I did see that the soft shell turtle had a flattened body with a long neck and elongated head. I identified this organism to the class reptilia due to seeing its carapace (top shell) which is normally covered in hard scales called scute, but in this case was leathery. And because I recognized the carapace of the shell I was able to identify the organism to the order Testudines. Despite the head being outside the shell, I know this turtle is in suborder Cryptodira due to no pleurodira being in North America. Also, I knew the family of this turtle thanks to lab. I found it easy to identify this turtle due to its soft, pancake like shell which is characteristic of family Trionychidae.

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Pato Tejano (Anas fulvigula)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 06:21 TARDE EDT

Descripción

In an apartment complex off 34th this baby duck was peacefully swimming with other ducks in the pond. It had just sprinkled a bit but was overall cool as it was almost sundown. I know the organism is in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak. I also know the organism is in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. I am able to identify this bird to the order Anseriformes thanks to lab, as I know Anseriformes contain ducks. However, to be 100% sure I could get a closer look (which would be difficult without scaring the birds) and see if they had spatulate bills, palmate feet, and legs set far back on the body. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Ardilla Gris de Las Carolinas (Sciurus carolinensis)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 06:04 TARDE EDT

Descripción

I saw this class at an apartment complex on 34th. It was near sundown so it was cool outside. This squirrel was running around the parking lot, probably looking for food. Because squirrels are so common, I knew this was a squirrel right away, but was able to properly identify the class and order due to lab. It was obvious that this organism is in the class Mammalia due to its fur, to be more sure I could identify mammary glands, but due to prior knowledge of squirrels, I know they do. Once again, from prior knowledge I know squirrels are rodents but to be 100% sure this is in order Rodentia there a few characteristics I could look for on this organism to confirm this. If I could look in the mouth I would find a single pair of chisel-like incisors in both the upper and lower jaws and they do not have canines. I wasn't able to identify the mammal further than order as we did not cover mammal families in lab.

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Corocora Blanca (Eudocimus albus)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 06:14 TARDE EDT

Descripción

This bird was hanging out by the pond in an apartment complex off 34th street. It didn’t mind me getting a bit close to take a picture, but I still remained a safe distance. It had just sprinkled a little bit, it was almost sundown so it was a little hot but cooling down. When I first saws this bird I didn't really know how to identify it but now that we have covered birds in class and lab I am confident in my identification to the level of order. This organism belongs in class Aves due to its feathers and beak. And it also belongs in the subclass Neognathae due to its ability to fly. I am able to identify this organism to the order Pelicaniformes due to the fact that it's a wading bird with a long neck, long legs, and a long beak. I wasn't able to identify the bird further than order as we did not cover bird families in lab.

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Garza Real (Ardea alba)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 06:13 TARDE EDT

Descripción

While hanging out with my friend at her apartment complex on 34th street I saw these ducks by the pond in her apartment complex. They are not at all shy and will come right up to you and even follow you. But for the most part they stay near the waters edge or swim around the pond. It was getting close to sunset so it was still light outside but not that hot. It had also just finished sprinkling outside so it didn’t rain too hard. I knew this bird was in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak and in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. I am able to identify this organism to the order Anseriformes due to the lecture in lab where I learned that ducks were in this order. Due to prior knowledge of ducks and what they look like I knew this is what this organism does but to further confirm this I could look for a spatulate bill, palmate feet, and legs set far back on the body (which seems evident from the picture). I was not able to identify the bird further than order as this we only went up to different orders in class/lab.

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Pato Real Doméstico (Cairina moschata var. domestica)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 06:09 TARDE EDT

Descripción

While hanging out with my friend at her apartment complex on 34th street I saw these ducks by the pond in her apartment complex. They are not at all shy and will come right up to you and even follow you. But for the most part they stay near the waters edge or swim around the pond. It was getting close to sunset so it was still light outside but not that hot. It had also just finished sprinkling outside so it didn’t rain too hard. I knew this bird was in the class Aves as it has feathers and a beak and in the subclass Neognathae as it is able to fly. I am able to identify this organism to the order Anseriformes due to the lecture in lab where I learned that ducks were in this order. Due to prior knowledge of ducks and what they look like I knew this is what this organism does but to further confirm this I could look for a spatulate bill, palmate feet, and legs set far back on the body (which seems evident from the picture). I was not able to identify the bird further than order as this we only went up to different orders in class/lab.

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Abaniquillo Pardo del Caribe (Anolis sagrei)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Octubre 1, 2019 a las 05:09 TARDE EDT

Descripción

When I saw this lizard it was midday so it was pretty hot outside. I saw it at my apartment complex (Towne Parc) near the pool deck. It was running along the side of the mulch. I wasn't 100% sure of the species when I first saw it, but having completed the lab on lizards, I feel more comfortable identifying this organism. This organism is within the class reptilia which I know due to its 4 legs and scaly appearance. I also identified this organism to the order squamata due to once again its scales. However, to be 100% sure I would have to look at features such as the quadrate bone and jaw formation. This organism is within the family dactyloidae. I know this from lab as they have toe pads (similar to geckos). I mostly am able to identify them to family based on prior knowledge and appearance, but to be 100% sure I could look to see setae, microscpic hairs on the toe pads, but obviously I would need a microscope for this. And although the lizard is not doing it in this picture, the males have dewlaps and will headbop, do pushups, etc. to mate.

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Sapo Meridional (Anaxyrus terrestris)

Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Septiembre 29, 2019 a las 10:15 TARDE EDT

Descripción

When I took this picture it was cool outside night time, so it was pretty dark out, luckily there was a light projecting the stairway of my apartment complex (Towne Parc apartments). The toad was sitting in the corner of the stairs and wall just sitting there. I knew it was a southern toad due to its brown coloring and several dark spots surrounding warts.
Class: amphibia - tetrapod with moist, scaleless skin
Subclass: Lissamphibia - not extinct
Order: Anura - absence of tail, hindlimbs longer than forelimbs
Family: bufonidae

  • parotid glands behind eyes
  • dry, warty skin

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Observ.

maggs98

Fecha

Septiembre 28, 2019 a las 02:23 TARDE EDT
Fuentes: : Átomo