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North American Birds by Ghirin Bright red, male northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) are found over most of North America and have been introduced to Bermuda and Hawaii. The cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) derives its name from two sources: the reddish waxy tips on some of the wing feathers and the bird's fondness for the cones of the eastern red cedar. Cedar waxwings are found in North America and prefer a diet of fruit. They also eat insects during the breeding season. The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata), commonly found in wooded areas of eastern and central North America, live in pairs or small groups. *Inspired by Professor Paul's Nature Encyclopedia* Updated 2010-11 To save space with less in zip

Eagles by Ghirin 2007 The Altai golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a large eagle native to the northern hemisphere. The eagle is named for the golden feathers on the head and neck. There are 6 recognized subspecies of golden eagle based on geographic location, size, and plumage. The Altai Mountains of Central Asia are home to one subspecies of golden eagle (A.c. kamtschatica). References: http://www.pauldfrost.co.uk/goldeneagle.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Eagle Aquila (Aetos Dios) was the giant golden eagle companion of Zeus. This large bird was the keeper of the lightning bolts. Aquila is now a constellation in the summer sky of the northern hemisphere. References: http://www.theoi.com/Ther/AetosDios.html The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a species of sea eagle native to North America. The eagle gets its name from the striking contrast of white and dark brown feathers. The eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) is large bird of prey found mainly in eastern Europe and western Asia. This is a large eagle that prefers open country with a limited number of trees. Its favorite prey is a native rodent called the suslik. The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the largest eagles in the world. Native to the tropical forests of the New World, this eagle has large, broad wings for efficient flying through trees. The steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)is a large bird of prey found in eastern Europe and most of Asia. The birds are migratory and have wintering grounds in Africa and India. Updated 2010-11 To save space with less in zip

The Indian ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri) [also known as the rose-ringed parakeet] is a green parakeet native to the tropical forests of southern Asia and Africa. Many color variations are found in captive-bred populations. Both sexes have similar plumage, but the males have a distinctive ring around the back of their necks. The African ring-necked parakeet is a green parakeet native to the tropical forests of India and Africa. Aqu-ino is one of the many color varieties found in captive-bred Indian ring-necked parakeets Cobalt is one of the many color varieties found in captive-bred Indian ring-necked parakeets. Grey is one of the many color varieties found in captive-bred Indian ring-necked parakeets. Lutino is one of the many color varieties found in captive-bred Indian ring-necked parakeets. Updated 2010-11 To save space with less in zip and smaller image. *Inspired by the Zoo Tycoon Brains Trust at the Zoo Tek Forums and Professor Paul's Nature Encyclopedia*