StonesWild 11/25/15
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Article fourteen, here we go.
I, Stone, would like to welcome you all to todays wildlife discussion...
Article fourteen, here we go.
I, Stone, would like to welcome you all to todays wildlife discussion...
America's Amazing Atolls
-Hawaiian Monk Seal-
A rare species, the Hawaiian Monk seal s one of only two surviving species of Monk Seal- the other being the Mediterranean race. Slender and trusting, this mild-mannered pinniped spends it's days resting on warm beaches on places like the Midway and Johnston Atolls. Being a generalist feeder among seals, this marine mammal eats intermittently a diet of squid, octopus, crustaceans, eel, and various other fish.
-Black Noddy-
Sometimes almost plastic-looking, the streamlined feathers of this bird blend into a white crown atop the head. Smaller then a gull and light in build, this tropical bird hunts for small fish and invertebrates near the surface of the water.
-Great Frigatebird-
A sedentary bird that rests in mangroves, this predatory eater of fish and squid occasionally takes the chick of another bird as a meal. The inflatable throat pouch, quite reminiscent of a red party balloon, present in both genders, is used as a mating display in males. A rambunctious nest-builder, these birds often steal nesting material for their own, in particular, they may steal the entire nest of a smaller bird like the Brown Noddy ( see above).
-Red Tailed Tropicbird-
A truly angelic, graceful animal, the Red Tailed Tropicbird is a pure, clean white with contrasting glossy black eye rings and a thin, neon-red tail and bill. A plunge-diver, these efficient hunters take squid along with the quick and light Flying Fish.
Albatross-
Several species of Albatross, notably the Laysan, Black-footed, and Short-Tailed, nest on Midway Atoll. The Laysan Albatross in particular has won the prize for the oldest wild bird- a female, Wisdom, was at least 62 as of 2013. The incredible span of these bird's wings makes for quite a sight when encountered- nearing 8 feet in the Black-Footed race.
Thank you everyone for reading! I hope you all enjoyed it.
All the Best,
Safari Stone
The United States owns several uninhabited reef-islands, coral rims forming small lagoons, usually with above-water habitats, often sandy with salt-hardy vegetation. Most of these fantastic habitats are located in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. Our Atoll's contain some of the world's highest quality coral reef habitats, prime habitats for endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals, Green Sea Turtles, Hawksbill Sea Turtles, and the Laysan Teal. Numerous tropical seabirds nest and feed here as well. Today, We'll take a look at some of the awesome animal life to be founds in these exotic places.
-Hawaiian Monk Seal-
A rare species, the Hawaiian Monk seal s one of only two surviving species of Monk Seal- the other being the Mediterranean race. Slender and trusting, this mild-mannered pinniped spends it's days resting on warm beaches on places like the Midway and Johnston Atolls. Being a generalist feeder among seals, this marine mammal eats intermittently a diet of squid, octopus, crustaceans, eel, and various other fish.
-Black Noddy-
Sometimes almost plastic-looking, the streamlined feathers of this bird blend into a white crown atop the head. Smaller then a gull and light in build, this tropical bird hunts for small fish and invertebrates near the surface of the water.
-Great Frigatebird-
A sedentary bird that rests in mangroves, this predatory eater of fish and squid occasionally takes the chick of another bird as a meal. The inflatable throat pouch, quite reminiscent of a red party balloon, present in both genders, is used as a mating display in males. A rambunctious nest-builder, these birds often steal nesting material for their own, in particular, they may steal the entire nest of a smaller bird like the Brown Noddy ( see above).
-Red Tailed Tropicbird-
A truly angelic, graceful animal, the Red Tailed Tropicbird is a pure, clean white with contrasting glossy black eye rings and a thin, neon-red tail and bill. A plunge-diver, these efficient hunters take squid along with the quick and light Flying Fish.
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| R.T. Tropicbird chick. |
Albatross-
Several species of Albatross, notably the Laysan, Black-footed, and Short-Tailed, nest on Midway Atoll. The Laysan Albatross in particular has won the prize for the oldest wild bird- a female, Wisdom, was at least 62 as of 2013. The incredible span of these bird's wings makes for quite a sight when encountered- nearing 8 feet in the Black-Footed race.
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| A Regal-looking Short-Tailed Albatross, or, less formally, also known as a Golden Gooney. |
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| A Laysan Albatross soars overhead. |
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| A pair of B.F. Albatross on Midway Atoll. |
Thank you everyone for reading! I hope you all enjoyed it.
All the Best,
Safari Stone
