the black-collared lovebird ( agapornis swindernianus ) also known as swindern 's lovebird is a small , 13.5 cm ( 5 in ) long , african parrot in the genus agapornis .

it is a mostly green parrot with black band on the back of its neck , and a dark greyish-black bill .

both sexes are similar .

it is rarely kept in captivity because of its dietary requirement for a native fig .

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a . s . emini or emins black - collared lovebird . as zenker’s black - collared lovebird but a less extensive collar . also possesses a strongly curved bill .
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the black - collared lovebird ( a . swindernianus ) occurs in two to four disjunct . . .
it is therefore highly unlikely that the black - collared lovebird is ever to be seen in aviculture .
black - collared lovebird image courtesy of stavenn latin nameagapornis swindernianussubspecies : a . s . swinderniianus a . s . zenkeria . s . emini common names black - collared lovebird swinderen’s lovebird liberian lovebird description this is the only lovebird species with a black nuchal collar and black bill . they have no white bare eye - ring and there is no sexual dimorphism . a . s . more
the black - collared lovebirds are distributed across a wide range in equatorial africa .
black - collared lovebirds have a mostly green plumage , with a black collar behind the neck , blue , red and black tail feathers , and a yellow iris .
black - collared lovebirds have a special diet which always includes figs . because of this unusual dietary requirement , they are rarely kept as pets or in aviaries . the black - collared lovebird has a conservation status of least concern .
black - cheeked lovebird , agapornis nigrigenis , w . l . sclater , 1906
the remaining two species . of the remaining two species - the peachfaced lovebird is an intermediate species , while the black - collared lovebird is a little known , aberrant species .
hybrids ( fischer ' s lovebird x masked lovebird ) in nairobi , kenya .
the black - collared lovebird is a small species of parrot native to central parts of africa . it lives in forest habitat around the equator .
personata ) and the black - collared lovebird ( agapornis swindernianus ) . they are labeled as the black lovebird for their different characteristics . one of this lovebird breed is the black - cheeked lovebird and it is mainly green and has a brown head , red beak and white eye rings . it is sometimes seen as a race of lillian ' s lovebird . this species of lovebird is common in a relatively small range of zambia , and is vulnerable to habitat loss . more
it is a mostly green parrot with black - collared nape , brownish red chest , greyish black bill , yellow iris and grey feet . both sexes are similar .
the black - collared lovebird ( agapornis swinderniana ) - also referred to as swindern ' s lovebird - is a rare lovebird species that was discovered by heinrich kuhl in 1820 . its name commemorates the dutch professor , theodore van swinderen , of groningen university .
the black - collared lovebird is classified as least concern . does not qualify for a more at risk category . widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category .
black - collared lovebird agapornis swinderniana * monomorphic types : in the third group , the white eye - ring group , there are no definite differences that can be seen . more
the feet , legs and beak are grey to black , the beak is black , and the irises are yellow .
the black - collared lovebird is relatively unknown in europe , americas and other countries as its dietary requirement for native figs have been blamed for the lack of success in keeping this species in captivity .
black - collared lovebird ( agapornis swindernianus ) = also known as : swindern ' s lovebird , liberian lovebird * members only * wild status * care * profile main _ place _ holder if you have a photo of this species you would like to contribute , please email us at photos @ parrots . more
illustrated by rosana d ' angieri - front right bird likely cameroon black - collar love bird , agapornis swindernianus zenkeri , back left bird likely agapornis swindernianus swindernianus ( the nominate black - collared love bird ) .
no living black - collared lovebirds have never reached europe , as far as is known . these lovebirds are exclusively birds of the woods , feeding off figs and rice . as these lovebirds are fond of fig flesh or native fig seed , maintaining this species in captivity is a real challenge to an aviculturist . in the absence of these vital dietary necessities black - collared lovebirds kept in captivity succumbed to death within days . black - collared lovebird is evaluated as least concern in iucn red list . more
a . s . zenkeri , the zenker’s or cameroon black - collared lovebird . the yellow part of the collar is orange in this sub - race . it also is brighter green and slightly larger in size .
. there are nine species of lovebirds and they are all native to africa except one . the exception is the grey - headed lovebird which comes from the island of madagascar . most lovebirds live close to the equator where they inhabit dry savannah regions . there is one exception , a forest dwelling lovebird , the black - collared lovebird .
species : scientific : agapornis swindernianus swindernianus aka agapornis swinderniana swinderniana . . . english : black - collared lovebird , swindern ' s lovebird . . . dutch : zwartkraagagapornis , groenkopagapornis . . . german : grünköpfchen , von swinderns unzertrennlicher . . . french : inséparable de van swindern
the black - collared lovebird ( agapornis swinderniana ) was discovered by heinrich kuhl in 1820 and named after professor theodore van swinderen of groningen university . the black - collared lovebird is relatively unknown in europe , america and other countries . it is being described as shy bird that hides high in the forest canopy . breeders have tried to integrate this bird into a breeding program , but the very specific diet of these lovebirds made successes rare . more
because of their popularity in aviculture , several species of lovebird have multiple color mutations . some lovebird species have mutiple common names , like the rosy - faced lovebird , which is more commonly known as the peach - faced lovebird in the pet trade .
the red - faced lovebird , which has the widest distribution of any lovebird , lives in primary rainforest broken by clearings , secondary forest and wooded plains up to an altitude of 4 , 950′ . some lovebird species prefer lowland evergreen forests , while the black - winged lovebird inhabits juniper forests in the highlands of ethiopia .
the black - collared lovebird ( a . swindernianus ) occurs in two to four disjunct populations in west and central africa , where it inhabits lowland evergreen rainforest , both primary and secondary , usually below 700 m but reported up to 1800 m in uganda . other than female grey - headed lovebirds , black - collared lovebirds are the only lovebirds with green heads . the red - faced lovebird , which has a partially overlapping range , has a red bill ( not blackish as in the black - collared lovebird ) and no collar . black - collared lovebirds are generally encountered in small flocks flying swiftly over the forest canopy . they are quite shy and rarely encountered near ground level . they appear to feed largely on ficus fig seeds , but also take other seeds and small fruits , as well as adult and larval insects .
most species of lovebird are not considered to be threatened by conservation experts . lilian ' s lovebird and fischer ' s lovebird both have the status of near threatened . the black - cheeked lovebird has a status of vulnerable , facing threats from the pet bird trade , loss of habitat , and changes in local agriculture practices .
species : scientific : agapornis swindernianus emini aka agapornis swinderniana emini . . . english : emin black - collared lovebird . . . dutch : emin zwartkraagagapornis . . . german : emin grünköpfchen . . . french : inséparable de emin
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the black - collared lovebird ( a . swindernianus ) occurs in two to four disjunct populations in west and central africa , where it inhabits lowland evergreen rainforest , both primary and secondary , usually below 700 m but reported up to 1800 m in uganda . other than female grey - headed lovebirds ( a . canus ) , black - collared lovebirds are the only lovebirds with green heads . the red - faced lovebird ( a . pullarius ) , which has a partially overlapping range , has a red bill ( not blackish as in the black - collared lovebird ) and no collar . black - collared lovebirds are generally encountered in small flocks flying swiftly over the forest canopy . they are quite shy and rarely encountered near ground level . they appear to feed largely on ficus fig seeds , but also take other seeds and small fruits , as well as adult and larval insects .
in most species of lovebird , males and females have similar plumage and are difficult to tell apart ( if you ' re not a lovebird ) . three species of lovebird exhibit sexual dimorphism : the grey - headed lovebird ( named after the male - - females are entirely green ) ; the black - winged lovebird ( males have red at the forehead that the female lacks ) ; and the red - headed lovebird ( the male has more red in the head than the female ) .
black - collared lovebirds are the most adorable type of lovebirds . these lovebirds are inhabitant of cameroons , liberia and the congo . they are also called as
swindern ' s lovebird
. the zoological name is agapornis swindernianus . black - collared lovebirds are small and 13 cm long . both male and female are green in color with olive - yellow breast , black ring on nape , and blue upper tail feathers . the root of tail is red ; beak is blackish and orange yellow iris . more
the only species that has never been kept in captivity ( outside of the congo ) is the black - collared lovebird . the other eight species have all been kept and bred by aviculturists around the world with varying degrees of success depending on the species .
species : scientific : agapornis swindernianus zenkeri aka agapornis swinderniana zenkeri / agapornis swinderniana emini . . . english : cameroon black - collared lovebird . . . dutch : zenkers zwartkraagagapornis . . . german : zenkers grünkopfchen . . . french : inséparable à collet noire de zenker
13 . 5 cm ( 5 in ) long . mostly green , brown collar which has a black upper margin at the back of the neck , dark grey / black beak
black - collared lovebirds , the cameroon black - collared lovebirds , and the nominate subspecies . they all generally look the same though . these lovebirds are natives of cameroons , liberia and the congo . they are a brightly colored bunch of lovebirds . both male and green are dark green to bright green in color with olive - yellow breasts , black ring on the nape , and a colorful tail consisting of bright blue and red . it is easy to identify their age by the colors of their feather . more
most lovebirds have a varied diet which consists of fruits , vegetables , and seeds . some lovebirds also eat figs and insects . the black - collared lovebird has a special diet in the wild , feeding on local figs . this dietary requirement makes the species one of the least popular lovebirds in the pet trade .
the most available types of lovebirds for sale are the peach - faced lovebird , the masked lovebird , and the fischer ' s lovebirds . there are many beautiful lovebird mutations developed from these three groups of birds that are also readily available . many other species of lovebird are available but not be as readily found . lovebirds are also fairly inexpensive little parrots .
black - collared love bird , agapornis swindernianus , is also known as swinder ' s love bird . the swindern ' s includes distinct subspecies , all of which are sexually monomorphic , meaning that hens and cocks cannot be distinguished visually .
for the sake of completeness only a description of the three species is given . agapornis swindernianus swindernianus or swinderns black - collared lovebird . sexes alike . body colour green , lighter green on cheeks and under parts . a narrow black and yellow collar on the nape merges into the green of the back . the rump is brilliant blue . the primaries are blackish , the under wing coverts are green . the tail is green with a red lateral band towards the base , the tip of the tail is green again . the bill is grey - black . the feet are grey and the claws are black . total length thirteen centimetres .
depending on the species of lovebird , the female will carry nesting material into the nest in various ways . the peach - faced lovebird tucks nesting material in the feathers of its rump ,
the black - cheeked lovebird ( a . nigrigenis ) is found in southern zambia and , formerly , extreme northern zimbabwe at victoria falls . the black - cheeked lovebird is sometimes treated as conspecific with the nyasa lovebird ( from which it is separated by 100 to 150 km of unsuitable habitat ) and occasionally even with the fischer ' s and yellow - collared lovebirds . this species is found in specific types of medium - altitude deciduous woodlands , usually close to a reliable water source for daily drinking . due in part to its extremely restricted range ( perhaps only 6000 square km ) , this species is considered to be endangered .
a . s . swindernianus : both adults mostly green ; nuchal collar narrow and black ; dull yellow neck below collar ; deep lilac / blue lower back to upper tail coverts ; black primary coverts ; black primary and outer secondary feathers ; green underwing coverts ; green tail , with red lateral feathers at base and banded with black before tip . bill grey / black . eye yellow . a . s . zenkeri : both adults neck red / brown below black collar , reaching to breast as wash . a . s . emini : both adults as in zenkeri , but less far reaching red / brown on neck and breast .
the lovebird genus comprises nine species of which five are monotypic and four are divided into subspecies .
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the yellow - collared lovebird ( a . personatus ) is native to the plateau in eastern and southern tanzania . this species is easily distinguished by its blackish brown mask and bold lemon - yellow breast , which extends around the sides of the neck and nape to form a striking yellow collar . the yellow - collared lovebird is sometimes considered conspecific with ( i . e . , belonging to the same species as ) fischer ' s lovebird ( and sometimes with the black - cheeked and nyasa lovebirds as well ) . this species is typically found in small flocks in well - wooded bushland and acacia thorn scrub , especially with scattered baobab trees , at 1100 to 1800 m .
black - collared lovebirds are not readily available in aviculture and little is known about their pet potential . should captive birds be available , every effort should be made to place them into a well - managed breeding program to conserve this species for future generations .
black - collared lovebirds have a special dietary requirement for native figs , making them problematic to keep in captivity . some species are kept as pets , and several color mutations were selectively bred in aviculture . their average lifespan is 10 to 15 years . more
bva ( belgian lovebird society ) . contactjournaal van de belgische vereniging agaporniden , february and june 2000 urltoken
lovebirds do not travel far , so their home ranges must provide a reliable , year - round supply of food . most lovebird species live on flowers , seeds , fruit and leaf buds — depending on seasonal availability — which the birds supplement with insects and grubs . some species , such as the black - collared lovebird , feed mainly on figs in treetops , but others , including the red - faced and gray - headed lovebirds , gather grass seeds at ground level .
black - collared lovebird agapornis swindernianus 2009 iucn red list category ( as evaluated by birdlife international - the official red list authority for birds for iucn ) : least concern justification this species has an extremely large range , and hence does not approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the range size criterion ( extent of occurrence 30 % decline over ten years or three generations ) . more
the red - headed lovebird ( agapornis pullarius ) also known as the red - faced lovebird is a member of the genus agapornis , a group commonly known as lovebirds . like other lovebirds it is native to africa .
a . s . swindernianus : black nuchal collar missing ; paler blue lower back to upper tail coverts ; dull orange lateral tail feathers at base . bill pale grey with black at base . eye brown . a . s . zenkeri : neck entirely green with black nuchal collar absent ; otherwise as in swindernianus . a . s . emini : as in zenkeri .
the rewards of keeping a single lovebird can be astonishing . the amazingly determined spirit of a pet lovebird can far surpass other small parrots , both in their ability to learn tricks and to show affection . but because of their strong devotion , a lovebird kept singly will require vast amounts of time and affection in return in order to thrive .
lovebirds are very popular pets and trapping to supply the cage - bird trade has led to serious declines in the populations of most species . today , legal protection has helped increase lovebird numbers again , but recovery is a slow process . the black - cheeked lovebird remains endangered and is found only in a 2 , 400 sq . mile stretch of wooded river valley .
black - collared lovebird , agapornis swinderniana agapornis as pets - like with any other pet , it is essential that one make sure the birds that one is about to buy were bred in captivity , and not wild caught . besides conservational and ethical reasons , wild caught animals are more likely to get sick and to die . lovebirds , especially when kept individually or brought up hand - fed , make very good pets . more
lovebirds are among the smallest species of parrot . the grey - headed lovebird is the smallest of the lovebirds , measuring about 13 cm in length . rosy - faced lovebirds and black - winged lovebirds are the largest , measuring over 16 cm in length .
collar , n . & boesman , p . ( 2018 ) . black - collared lovebird ( agapornis swindernianus ) . in : del hoyo , j . , elliott , a . , sargatal , j . , christie , d . a . & de juana , e . ( eds . ) . handbook of the birds of the world alive . lynx edicions , barcelona . ( retrieved from urltoken on 9 july 2018 ) .
the black - collared lovebird is a relatively unknown or secretive inhabitant of aviaries in europe , the americas and other countries . it is widely described and portrayed as a shy , retiring bird , sometimes heard , but infrequently captured or exported . it is believed to reside high in the forest canopy and to spend the greater part of its life foraging in that niche for food , water and other necessities :
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swinderns lovebird inhabits liberia , zenker’s and emins lovebirds come from the western part and the eastern part of central equatorial africa .
identifying lovebirds in the wild can be a challenge , especially where a number of species occur these six examples illustrate differences among nine species . masked , black - cheeked , fischer’s and nyasa lovebirds have broad , naked eye rings ; both sexes have similar plumage . red - faced , abyssinian and gray - headed ( or madagascar ) lovebirds have less prominent feathered eye rings ; the sexes have dissimilar plumage . peach - faced and black - collared lovebirds
lovebirds are 13 to 17 centimeters in length and 40 to 60 grams in weight . they are among the smallest parrots , characterized by a stocky build , a short blunt tail , and a relatively large , sharp beak . wildtype lovebirds are mostly green with a variety of colors on their upper body , depending on the species . the fischer ' s lovebird , black - cheeked lovebird , and the masked lovebird have a prominent white ring around their eyes . many color mutant varieties have been produced by selective breeding of the species that are popular in aviculture .
to reaffirm the bond between them , a male peach - faced lovebird treats his mate to gentle preening at the pair’s chosen nest site .
a wide variety of lovebirds can be found in the pet industry and from breeders . some lovebirds and lovebird mutations that are commonly available include :
lovebirds are very active birds . when housing your lovebird , bird cages or an aviary best suited to them must provide a lot of space .
between these two species . the hybrid has reddish - brown on head and has orange on upper chest , but otherwise resemble the masked lovebird .
even arid or rocky country is a suitable habitat to such species as the peach - faced lovebird , which is found in dry steppes in southwestern africa ; a few others adapt readily to fields . nyasa and black - cheeked lovebirds are specialized ; both are restricted to open stands of the low - growing mopane tree .
the black - cheeked is found in the most restrictive areas in two river valleys , one in southwest zambia and the other in the victoria falls area of zimbabwe . the black - cheeked love bird was not described until the early 1900 ' s and was imported shortly thereafter . the birds are good breeders , and can be bred in colonies .
lovebirds are native to africa . eight species come from the mainland african continent , while the grey - headed lovebird is native to the island nation of madagascar .
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the only record of black - collared lovebirds being kept in captivity was recorded in forshaw ' s parrots of the world . father hutsebout - a belgian missionary in the congo - could only keep them alive on wild figs , which , if not available , resulted in their dying within three or four days . they would not accept any substitute foods , even though they are said to feed on millet occasionally in the wild .
agapornis swindernianus swindernianus ( the nominate black - collared love bird ) has a main body color of dusky green , lighter on the cheeks and underparts , with a yellow wash on the throat . a narrow black collar on the nape , with a chrome yellow area below , merges into the green of the back . the lower back , rump , and upper tail coverts are brilliant blue , and the underwing coverts are green . the central tail feathers are green , occassionally with a red - orange spot ; lateral tail feathers are bright red towards the base , with a black bar and green tips . the iris of the eye is golden - yellow . the beak is blackish - horn and the feet are dark gray . it is a dense forest dweller patchily found in liberia , ivory coast and ghana and is considered to be rare in the wild .
13 cm , 39–41 g . head green , with narrow black hind - collar and yellow neck ; rump deep blue ; rest of upperparts dark green with blackish flight - feathers ; outer tail . . .
16 . 5 cm ( 6 . 5 in ) long . mostly green , red beak , some black wing feathers . sexual dimorphism : only the male has red on forehead and crown , females plumage is all green
the black - collared lovebird is only 5
cl3cm ) long and is the smallest of the lovebirds . it has apparently never been seen alive outside of the congo . very little is known about this species in the wild . they inhabit lowland evergreen forests but are easily overlooked because they blend in with the foliage when feeding in the treetops . small flocks are generally seen and it is their soft twittering calls that often give away their presence . their nest has yet to be described , but is either in arboreal termite mounds , or holes in trees . there are three different areas of distribution , the nominate race a . s . swinderniana is found in the forests of liberia the subspecies a . s . zeneeri
the nine species of lovebird in the world all belong to the genus agapornis , which is greek for love ( agape ) bird ( ornis ) . these small and colorful parrots are known for their social affection and strong pair - bonding between lifelong monogamous mates . their beauty and natural personalities make some of them popular species in aviculture ( pet birds ) . here are some facts about the species in the lovebird family .
abyssinian love bird , or agapornis tarantus , is also known as the blackwinged love bird . this species is sexually dimorphic , meaning the cock is visibly different in color from the hen . abyssinian cocks are viridian green ; the forehead , lores , and small ring of feathers around the eye are carmine red and the underwing coverts are black . hens have no red on the head or eye area , their underwing coverts are green , but variable to black with some green .
a nest box for a lovebird is 8
x 8
x 8
( 20 x 20 x 20 cm ) or 10
x 6
x 6
( 25 x 15 x 15 cm ) .
the name lovebird could be thought to be a misnomer , because anyone who keeps and breeds lovebirds will know how spiteful they can he among themselves . it is therefore not a good idea to mix different species together .
black - cheeked love birds , agapornis nigrigenis , are green , being slightly darker than the nyasa , and lighter green on the underparts and rump . the head appears brownish - black , the throat salmon , the back of the head is yellowish - olive and the wings are darker green . they are considered
eye - ring
lovebirds as the area around the eye is white skin ; the cere is also white . the beak is bright red and the feet are gray .
immatures : the plumage of juveniles is generally paler . they either lack the black band to the nape ( back of the neck ) or it is very faint . the bill is pale grey with a blackish base and the irises are brown .
housing and caring for your lovebird : lovebirds love to climb and play and need to be provided with a cage that allows them to move around freely and toys to entertain themselves with . please refer to the following websites for information :
rosy - faced lovebirds , known more commonly as peach - faced lovebirds in aviculture , are among the most popular of all pet birds . there are many different color mutations and understanding peach - faced lovebird genetics can be somewhat complicated .
the black - winged lovebird ( a . taranta ) is endemic to the highlands of ethiopia , where it may be common in montane forests ( it is relatively uncommon in lower altitude savanna ) . these birds are usually observed in small flocks of 8 to 20 at the tops of taller trees . they roost communally in tree cavities ( often an old woodpecker or barbet nest ) . they feed largely on tree fruits , including ficus figs and juniper berries . large numbers are captured for the cagebird trade and many are in captivity outside their range . in captivity , these lovebirds occasionally rest upside down . captive females have been observed carrying nesting material tucked into almost any part of their plumage . this is the only lovebird known to use its own feathers in nest construction .
general ornithological notes lovebirds are small green , stocky , short - tailed parrots between 5
to 6 . 6
cl3cm to 16 . 5 cm ) in length - with one distinguishing feature - a sub - terminal black band on the very short , rounded tail . the colored barring on the lateral feathers above the black sub - terminal band is red , yellow , orange , or a combination of these colors . the color marking is best seen when the bird fans its tail when excited or displaying , or is either in flight after taking off , or
during breeding season the behavior between partners will change : the male displays a more aggressive behavior , while the female begins preparing the nest . there are specific nesting boxes for lovebird - size birds , but if not available a cockatiel nesting box will do just fine . samples of available nest boxes .
if you are housing pairs of lovebirds here are a few guidelines : try to house only one species of lovebird as mixing species can cause serious fights . house either one pair of lovebirds or three pairs , never two pairs or there will be fighting . each pair needs about 35 cubic feet of space .
the lovebirds’ superb bill - foot coordination enables them to use its four - clawed feet as a clamp to hold food while the bird breaks up the morsel with its bill . the lovebird may also use a foot to transfer food to its bill . lovebirds also have a strong tongue to remove seeds from husks .
lovebird ailments , signs of illness to be aware of , include if a bird seems withdrawn , its feathers are ruffled and the plumage is dull , it sits with its eyes closed , watery or dull eyes , runny nose , it sleeps a lot , it looses interest in its environment , and it stays at its feed cup . the droppings may change color and be loose ( if healthy they are grayish white and not to thin ) . a couple other lovebird ailments to watch for are a lot of tail bobbing , dropping off its perch , odd breathing , sneezing , and excessive scratching . some of the common lovebird ailments , illnesses your lovebirds could contract , are injuries from fighting , psittacine beak and feather disease , polyoma virus infection , yeast infections ( candidiasis ) , avian pox virus infection , bacterial infections , internal parasites , mites , ticks , egg binding , intestinal influenza , coccidiosis , respiratory ailments , and diarrhea . an ailing parrot should be taken to a avian veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment .
paper : they love to tear up paper - - especially when they are in the
mating
spirit - - which is all - year - round for birds kept indoors ( not exposed to the seasons ) . i have learned not to keep important papers laying around - and even use it as a way to keep my lovebird busy .
wild - type birds have a generally green body plumage , with the head , including the lores and cheeks , brown to sooty black . there is a yellow collar about half an inch wide at its narrowest point on the back of the neck , widening on the breast . the cere and bare skin around the eye are white . the beak is red and feet are blackish - gray .
the plumage is mostly green , slightly paler on the head and upper body and back . its most distinctive marking is the characteristic black half collar at the nape ( back of the neck ) . the chest is orange or olive - yellow , merging into yellow on the belly . the rump has bright blue and red markings . they have blue upper tail feathers and the root of tail is red .
it is important for the health of your lovebird , it is important to keep bird houses and accessories clean and in good shape . basic cage care includes daily cleaning of the water and food dishes . weekly you should clean and disinfect the cage . wash and completely dry the perches and toys whenever they become soiled . in the aviary , sand floors should be renewed annually .
madagascar love bird , agapornis canus , is also known as the grayheaded love bird . it is a sexually dimorphic species meaning cocks and hens are visually distinguishable . cocks have gray on the head , back of the neck and breast ; a green body that is darker on the back and wings , black underwing coverts , a whitish gray beak , and pale gray feet . hens differ from the cocks by being completely green .
mclachlan , g . r . ; liversidge , r . ( 1978 ) .
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. roberts birds of south africa . illustrated by lighton , n . c . k . ; newman , k . ; adams , j . ; gronvöld , h . ( 4th ed . ) . the trustees of the john voelcker bird book fund . p . 236 .
eye - ringed . there are two welldefined groups in this genus . the first , the
eye - ring
group , consists of the four species - masked , fischer ' s , black - cheeked , and nyasa lovebirds , all of whom are sexually monomerphic and impossible to sex visually . these four have a naked , broad white ring around the eye , which is a diagnostic feature - hence the name
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like many members of the parrot family , lovebirds are highly sociable . / from sunset until daybreak , the ) roost together during the day , they’re usually seen in flocks of 20 or so , but gatherings of up to 300 occur at a particularly rich food source , such as a fig - laden tree or a field of ripe grain . when they’re not searching for \ food , lovebirds devote much of their time to their ^ bill and feathers . they repeatedly nibble at hard objects , such as branches , to keep their continuously growing bill at a perfect length . the lovebird uses its feet to take oil from a gland near the base of its tail , then applies it through its plumage . lovebirds bathe regularly ; the gray - headed lovebird cleans its plumage by hanging upside down from a branch in the rain .
with their inclination to bond , they can form long - term relationships with people in tandem with their intra - species companions . aggression is easily aroused in lovebirds , however , and biting may occur unless a bond is established with gentle handling . provided with adequate space , a stimulating environment , and appropriate nutrition , a lovebird can become a cherished companion parrot . they love to snuggle and often preen their favorite people .
is 1m×1m×1m . lovebird ' s beaks are made of keratin , which grows continuously . chewing and destroying wood toys and perches helps to keep beaks trim . cuttlebones help provide beak - trimming and a source of calcium and other necessary minerals . natural perches and special rough surfaced perches of varying diameters placed at different levels in the cage will allow greater climbing mobility and gives them a choice to select the most comfortable spot to roost .
determining lovebird sex is difficult . at maturity of one year , it may show signs of whether it is male or female , such as ripping up paper and stuffing it into its feathers ( female behavior ) or regurgitating for its owners ( male behavior : the male feeds the nesting female ) . this behavior is not a reliable indicator . the only sure method is dna testing , however , some experts can sex them by feeling beneath the body .
the peach - faced ( or rosy - faced ) lovebird ( a . roseicollis ) is found in southwestern africa in dry , wooded country up to 1500 m . like many lovebirds , peach - faced lovebirds are typically seen in small , fast - flying flocks . the diet consists mainly of seeds , sometimes taken from the ground . peach - faced lovebirds are very dependent on water . capture for the cagebird trade has seriously impacted populations in southern angola .
red - faced love bird , agapornis pullarius , is a sexually dimorphic species meaning cocks and hens are visually distinguishable . cocks are bright green and are more yellowish on the front and underneath . the face and crown are orange - red , the flights and bend of the wing are green and the shoulder and underwing coverts are black . the bill is red , and the feet are gray . hens have more orange in the face , which is not quite as bright red , and underwing coverts are green .
while the masked lovebird carries nesting material back in its beak . once the lovebirds start constructing their nest , mating will follow . during this time , the lovebirds will mate repeatedly . eggs follow 3–5 days later . the female will spend hours inside her nesting box before eggs are laid . once the first egg is laid , a new egg will follow every other day until the clutch is complete , typically at four to six eggs . even without a nest or a male , lovebirds sometimes produce eggs .
the cameroon black - collar love bird , agapornis swindernianus zenkeri , has a distinctly colored orange area below the nape . this sub - species is also slightly brighter green and larger in size than a . s . swinderniana . it is found in cameroon to gabon , southern central african republic and western democratic republic of the congo . this subspecies was successfully maintained in captivity in africa by a missionary named father hutsebour who fed the love birds a diet of sycamore figs . when the birds were removed from this diet they would die within three days . they have never been successfully exported .
lovebird training is best accomplished with a young bird . to have a tame lovebird , its also best to work with a single bird . young birds have an amazing ability to learn tricks and be affectionate . adults on the other hand , are very difficult to tame and generally won ' t learn a lot of tricks or imitate behaviors . hand - raised youngsters are easiest to work with . they are already quite socialized and tame , but unfortunately they are not always available . taming involves acceptance and trust between you and your bird . it means spending a lot of time with your bird daily . start with talking softly and making slow movements . once your bird is comfortable with you , then you can begin hand - taming . use a dowel and push it gently against the birds chest while offering a treat to coax it up onto the dowel . this may take many tries . once it is comfortable with stepping up onto a dowel , substitute your finger for the dowel . lovebirds are not considered one of the best talkers , and only some may learn a few words .
some lovebirds talk , but many will not : there is a chance they may learn to mimic human sounds if taught to do so at a young age . lovebirds are noisy , with calls ranging from cheerily pleasant to highly irritating ; in the wild , parrots must call to each other over long distances to keep flocks together , and it is through such signals that most of their communication is made . it is best to spend frequent , short periods of time with a lovebird , rather than having just one or two interactions every day .
hi , i just wanted to say that i know most people think that lovebirds do not talk . i do however , have a talking lovebird . i know that most do not talk , but i have had my little normal green peachface since he was 8 weeks old , he is 3 now . his name is perry , and of course that was the first word he said . he doesn ' t have a large vocabulary like other parrots do but he does say a few words and makes kissing sounds . i just wanted to brag on my little perry ! ! ! 😊
the grey - headed lovebird ( a . canus ) is native to madagascar , but has been introduced to the comoro islands , réunion , rodrigues , and the seychelles . these birds are generally encountered in flocks of 5 to 30 or more individuals , in flight or feeding ( mainly on grass seeds ) on the ground . they are generally common in madagascar ( at least in more open country in coastal regions ) and in the comoros , but are present in only small numbers in réunion and rodrigues and have a limited distribution in the seychelles . there are many grey - headed lovebirds in captivity as well .
lovebirds awaken with the dawn , get a drink , eat , and then immediately begin to chirp . they will generally quiet down by mid - morning and resume their chirping in the late afternoon . these birds are very active , flying and climbing about , gnawing on wood or chew toys , and grooming themselves many times all day . they love toys of all kinds such as seed bells , swings , ladders , mirrors , shiny objects , and wooden gnaws . a lovebird outside of it ' s cage will not stay on it ' s playpen , they like to explore . be sure this room is safe with no open doors or windows , no toxic plants , no open water containers , and no hot stove .
lovebirds are also very active and love to chew things . when they are flying within a household , it is wise to watch them carefully and protect any furniture , electrical wiring or anything else that they could possibly chew on . try to place fresh willow or oak branches in a favorite spot ( e . g . near a high / sunny platform ) to satisfy this natural behavior . other things to be aware of when keeping lovebirds ( also applies to other pet birds ) at home are the danger spots in the house , such as open toilet bowls for drowning , clear glass walls which might be rammed in full force by the bird , fumes from all teflon or anti - stick coating in the kitchen , microwave coatings , oven coatings and chemical fumes from regular household cleaning products . interaction with other pets in the house must also be supervised , such as cats and dogs which may view the lovebird as a prey animal .
lovebirds as pets , as well as in the wild , are very social birds . generally and in most situations , it is thought to be essential for their good health and happiness that they be kept in pairs , not singly . if keeping a single lovebird , you must provide the necessary social interaction that it is missing from another bird . these birds develop fierce loyalties to their keeper or their mate . aside from their social nature toward you or their mate , lovebirds can be extremely aggressive towards other birds . you must be certain that all pairs get along together , and that they are true
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, not mismatched . bonded pairs constantly groom each other and will feed each other from the crop during breeding season and all year round . these little birds will chatter all day long . they will hide in their nest box if they are startled by a sudden noise , if they spot a potential predator , or if it gets cold and windy .
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justification : this species has an extremely large range , and hence does not approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the range size criterion ( extent of occurrence < 20 , 000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size , habitat extent / quality , or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation ) . the population trend appears to be stable , and hence the species does not approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the population trend criterion ( > 30 % decline over ten years or three generations ) . the population size has not been quantified , but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the population size criterion ( < 10 , 000 mature individuals with a continuing decline estimated to be > 10 % in ten years or three generations , or with a specified population structure ) . for these reasons the species is evaluated as least concern .
the global population size has not been quantified , but the species is reported to be common in gabon and rare or uncommon elsewhere ( del hoyo et al . 1997 ) . trend justification : the population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats .
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original description contained dual spellings of species name ; present spelling selected by first reviser # r . three subspecies recognized .
reichenow , 1895 – s cameroon and gabon e to sw central african republic and w drcongo .
not well documented . commonest vocalization a shrill disyllabic “sri - leee” . when perched , makes a . . .
mature and secondary lowland and gallery forest , 700–1200 m , particularly favouring fig trees . . .
nestlings jan–feb in gabon . no other information , though nesting in e zaire and uganda likely in jul .
flock sizes larger in dry season , gabon , but no evidence of migration .
not globally threatened . cites ii . generally reported as rare or uncommon except in gabon , where common ; this perhaps reflects observer activity and sensitization to the . . .
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recent reappraisal of higher taxonomy of parrots # r proposed arrangement into three superfamilies , here treated as families ( strigopidae , cacatuidae , psittacidae ) ; same study split psittacidae , as here defined , into three families , with additional recognition of psittrichasidae ( psittrichas to coracopsis , below ) and psittaculidae ( psephotus to micropsitta , below ) ; in present work , separation of these families considered to require further study and perhaps additional support . in the past , present family was often split into two , with recognition of family loriidae ; at the other extreme , it was sometimes considered to include all psittaciformes .
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now this is something very special so a massive thanks to stéphane bocca who captured this little beauty in the rainforest . . .
this species has an extremely large range , and hence does not approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the range size criterion ( extent of occurrence < 20 , 000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size , habitat extent / quality , or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation ) . the population trend appears to be stable , and hence the species does not approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the population trend criterion ( > 30 % decline over ten years or three generations ) . the population size has not been quantified , but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the population size criterion ( < 10 , 000 mature individuals with a continuing decline estimated to be > 10 % in ten years or three generations , or with a specified population structure ) . for these reasons the species is evaluated as least concern .


euphoberia armigera is a species of myriapod that lived until the pennsylvanian epoch 332 – 318 million years ago .

many sources differentiate on its size and whether it is a millipede , centipede or even new class of myriapod .

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euphoberia , including e . armigera , e . tracta , e . hystricosa , and an annelid , nereis , pp 90 - 91 .
similar to the modern centipede in shape and behavior : the euphoberia had a striking difference ; it was over three feet long . though scientists aren’t exactly sure of its diet , we do know that some modern centipedes can prey on birds , snakes , and bats . if a 10 inch ( 25 cm ) centipede can prey on birds , imagine what a 3 foot long ( about 1 meter ) centipede could do .
we often hear that more and more animal species have been critically endangered and their extinction is just a matter of time . ruthless human expansion , hunting , destroying natural habitats , climate changes and other factors have are contributing to a species loss rate 1 , 000 times greater than the natural background rate . though sad , sometimes extinction can be beneficial for a particular race of species…ours ! from 42 - feet long mega snakes to giraffe sized flying creatures , check out these 25 mind blowing extinct creatures you’ll be glad don’t exist .
thanks to its wingspan estimated to be up to 24 feet , pelargonis sandersi is apparently the largest flying bird yet discovered . it is probable that the bird was able to fly only by hopping off cliff edges and spent much of its time over the ocean , where it relied on wind currents rising up from the ocean to keep it aloft . although considered the largest flying bird , compared to pterosaurs such as quetzalcoatlus with wingspans of up to almost 40 feet , it was still pretty moderate .
living between 9 million to 100 , 000 years ago in today asia , gigantopithecus was the largest ape on earth . standing up to 10 feet tall and weighing up to 1 , 200 pounds , the creature is believed to walk on all fours like modern gorillas and chimpanzees ; however , a minority opinion favors bipedal , human - like locomotion . the features of its teeth and jaws suggest that the animal was adapted to chewing tough , fibrous food by cutting , crushing , and grinding it .
living during the eocene epoch , some 45 to 36 million years ago , andrewsarchus was a giant carnivorous mammal . based on the founding of a skull and several bones , paleontologists suggest the predator might have weighed up to 4 , 000 pounds which would possibly make it the largest land - dwelling mammal predator ever . however , the behavioral patterns of this creature are not clear and some theories even indicate that andrewsarchus could have been omnivorous or scavenger .
meaning “breathing scorpion“ , pulmonoscorpius is a giant species of extinct scorpion that lived during the viséan epoch ( approximately 345 – 330 million years ago ) of the carboniferous period . based on fossils found in scotland , it is believed that this species grew up to almost 30 inches long . it was a terrestrial creature feeding probably on small arthropods and tetrapods .
native to southern australia , megalania was a giant lizard that became extinct as recently as just about 30 , 000 years ago which means the first aboriginal settlers of australia might have encountered this creature . scientific estimates regarding the size of the lizard vary greatly but it probably could have been about 25 feet long which would make megalania the largest terrestrial lizard known to have ever existed .
one of the longest - lived pre - historical creatures ( 310 – 250 million years ago ) , helicoprion is a genus of extinct , shark - like holocephalid fish most memorable for its spirally arranged clusters of teeth , called tooth whorls . helicoprion may have grown up to over 13 feet long but its closest living relatives , the chimaeras can reach only 5 feet in length .
unlike its modern relatives , the entelodon , was prehistoric pig - like mammal with a ravaging appatite for meat . possibly one of the most monstrous - looking mammals ever the entelodon stood on all fours and was almost as tall as a man . some scientists suggest that entelodonts were even cannibalistic . hey , if they could eat their own , they could certainly eat you .
native to probably all cambrian seas , anomalocaris – meaning “abnormal shrimp“ – was a genus of marine animals closely related to ancestral arthropods . scientific research suggests that it was a predator feeding on hard - bodied sea creatures , including trilobites . they were notable especially for their unique eyes that , equipped with 30 , 000 lenses , are believed to be the most advanced eyes of any species of its time .
meganeura is a genus of extinct insects from the carboniferous period which resemble and are related to the present - day dragonflies . with wingspans of up to 26 inches , it is one of the largest known flying insect species that ever lived on earth . meganeura was a predator with its diet consisted mainly of other insects and small amphibians .
attercopus was a genus of spider - like animals with a tail resembling that of a scorpion . for a long time , attercopus was considered the prehistoric ancestor of modern spiders but the scientists who discovered the fossil have found a few more in recent years and have re - thought their original conclusion . it seems unlikely that attercopus spun webs , but it may have used its silk to wrap eggs , lay draglines or construct burrow walls .
deinosuchus is an extinct genus related to the modern crocodiles and alligators that lived 80 to 73 million years ago . although it was far larger than any of the modern species , it generally looked the same . measuring up to 40 feet in length , deinosuchus had large , sharp teeth capable of killing and eating sea turtles , fish and even large dinosaurs .
living in the late devonian period , about 380–360 million years ago , dunkleosteus was a large hyper - carnivorous fish . thanks to its terrifying size reaching up to 33 feet and weight of almost 4 tons , it was the apex predator of its time . the fish was heavily armored , which made it relatively slow but very powerful swimmer .
bigger than the t - rex the spinosaurus is the largest carnivorous dinosaur of all times . growing up to 18 meters long and weighing up to 10 tons , the spinosaurus ate tons of fish , turtles , and even other dinosaurs . if this horror lived today , we probably wouldn’t .
native to north and south america during the pleistocene epoch ( 2 . 5 million – 10 , 000 years ago ) , smilodon is the best known example of saber - toothed cats . it was a robustly built predator with particularly well - developed forelimbs and exceptionally long and sharp upper cannes . the largest species could weigh as much as 900 pounds .
with a wingspan of up to an incredible 40 feet , this giant pterosaur was the largest creature ever to fly , modern birds included . however , the size and mass estimates for these huge beasts are extremely problematic because no existing species share a similar size or body plan , and in consequence published results vary widely . one of the distinctive features common to all the specimens is an unusually long , stiffened neck .
the name hallucigenia comes from the idea that these creatures are extremely bizarre and have a dream - like quality to them , much like a hallucination . the worm - like creature was from 0 . 5 - 3cm long with a head that didn’t include most sensory organs such as the eyes and nose . instead the hallucigenia had seven pincer - tipped tentacles on each side of its body , and then three pairs of tentacles behind those . to say that this creature is bizarre , would be an understatement .
native to the upper carboniferous ( 340 to 280 million years ago ) of what is now north america and scotland , arthropleura was the largest known land invertebrate species of all time . despite its immense length of up to almost 9 feet and earlier popular beliefs , arthropleura was not a predator but an herbivorous arthropod feeding on rotting forest plants .
the short - faced bear is an extinct bear genus that inhabited north america during the pleistocene epoch until 11 , 000 years ago , which makes him one of the “most recent“creatures of the list . its size , however , is pre - historic indeed . standing on its hind legs , it was up to 12 feet tall with 14 feet vertical arm reach . the short - faced bear is estimated to have weighed over 3 , 000 pounds .
meaning “big tooth” , megalodon is an extinct species of giant shark that lived approximately 28 to 1 . 5 million years ago . thanks to its incredible length of up to 60 feet , it is considered one of the largest and most powerful predators that ever lived on the earth . distributed worldwide , megalodon looked like a much larger and terrifying version of modern great white shark .
living approximately 60–58 million years ago , during the paleocene epoch , titanoboa is the largest , longest , and heaviest snake ever discovered . researchers estimate that the largest individuals could have a total length of around 42 feet and weighed about 2 , 500 pounds . its diet usually consisted of giant crocodiles and turtles that shared its territory in today´s south america .
colloquially known as “terror birds” , these pre - historical creatures are an extinct genus of large carnivorous birds that were the largest species of apex predators in south america during the cenozoic , 62–2 million years ago . the largest flightless predatory bird to have ever lived on earth , terror bird was up to 10 feet high , weighed up to half a ton and supposedly could run as fast as a cheetah .
living during the ordovician period , 470 to 460 million years ago , cameroceras was a giant ancient ancestor of modern squids and octopi . the most distinctive feature of this mollusk was enormous cone - like shell and tentacles that it used for catching fish and other sea creatures . the estimates regarding the size of the shell vary greatly from 20 to 40 feet .
carbonemys is an extinct genus of giant turtle that lived some 60 million years ago , which means they survived the mass extinction that killed most dinosaurs . a fossil found in colombia suggests it had a shell that measured almost 6 feet . the turtle was carnivorous with massive jaws and powerful enough to eat large animals such as crocodiles .
at an estimated length of over 8 feet , jaekelopterus is one of the two largest arthropods ever discovered . although sometimes referred to as a “sea scorpion” , in fact , it was really more of a giant lobster , living in freshwater lakes and rivers in today´s western europe . this terrifying creature lived approximately 390 million years ago , earlier than most dinosaurs .
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learn about the photographs of frank sadorus ( 1880 - 1934 ) , a descendant of a pioneer family who founded sadorus in east central illinois . he lived and worked on the family farm , but during the off - season he photographed the people and landscape he knew intimately .
this version of the museum ' s popular exhibition offers an introduction to understanding abstract art through a variety of interactive resources . it features examples of abstract art from the illinois state museum collection . it also highlights the career of manierre dawson , a pioneer of abstract art in the midwest . fine arts activities , projects , and lesson plans stressing the elements of abstraction in art and based on i . s . b . e standards and goals for art education are included for grades 1 - 12 .
learn about home life in illinois from 1700 to the present in six eras , illustrated by the museum ' s collections of objects from homes . at home is an interactive web site that teaches concepts of history focused on the choices people have made in their lives .
you can learn about the history of quilts created by illinois amish women of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries . the images and information are from the museum publication
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the audio - video barn is full of stories about illinois agriculture . it contains audio and video recordings of more than 130 oral - history interviews with people involved in agriculture and rural life in illinois . it was produced by the illinois state museum ' s oral history of illinois agriculture ( ohia ) project . the ohia project is generously supported by a national leadership grant from the federal institute of museum and library services ( imls ) .
butterflies and moths are among the most beautiful of insects . each of these delicate species of butterflies and moths has an interesting story to tell about its life cycle , behavior , and anatomy . learn more about these insects and view images of the museum’s collections .
whether they were considered in a positive or negative light , dragonflies have intrigued people for centuries . learn about these creatures and view images of the museum’s collections .
earth forces are continually at work causing change . climate , land , and living things are all connected . they interact with each other in complex ways . even a small change can start a chain reaction that , over time , has big effects . scientists study how illinois ' environment has evolved over the last 500 million years and how it continues to change even today . this online version of the illinois state museum ' s natural history hall explores the scientific evidence for environmental change in illinois . this is available both as a
this site provides information about the wisconsinan glaciation , also known as the
last ice age
in the midwestern u . s . here , you will find information about the plants and animals that lived in the midwest between roughly 110 , 000 and 13 , 000 years ago . you will also learn more about what glaciers are , how they operate , and how they change the landscape . finally , you will learn more about how scientists reconstruct the past using evidence from fossils , isotopes , plant remains , and changes in the landscape .
mussels are an overlooked , but very important , species in our aquatic ecosystems . mussels are diverse and often very beautiful in form , and their presence , or absence , can indicate the health of waterways . learn more about mussels and view images from the museum’s collections .
beginning in 1848 , stephen allen frost peddled beads and broadcloth among the plains indians as an itinerant merchant . his enterprise lasted longer than that of other traders because of his business acumen and that of his son , dan . learn about this collection of 71 trade bead sample cards from the stephen a . frost and son company and the men behind this interesting company .
this rich web exhibit features the economic history of the central illinois river communities from liverpool to meredosia . it includes waterfowl hunting , commercial fishing , ice harvesting , and musseling . the transportation section includes information about the many kinds of boats that plied the river , early railroads , and plank toll roads . there are short histories of the six towns along the river .
this web exhibit presents more than 350 herbarium specimens of trees and prairie plants found in illinois . the accompanying databases contain entries for the 250 prairie plant herbarium sheets and the 50 tree herbarium sheets pictured in the gallery .
this web exhibit answers some of the basic questions about the ice ages in illinois . the astronomical and geological conditions that cause ice ages are described .
this gallery of images features identified fossils and minerals , as well as photographs of illinois state museum research on two illinois mammouth discoveries .
this web exhibit presents vintage photographs and articles describing the everyday and shamanistic life among the native people of siberia . quicktime images allow viewers to see all sides of artifacts . learn about the domestic and spiritual life of these little - seen indigenous people of russia .
explore the museum’s online mazon creek fossil database . mazon creek fossils are named for the collecting area in northeastern illinois where many of the best specimens are found . they are an important source of information about the plants and animals that inhabited this part of north america around 300 million years ago .
this web exhibit features the extinct large mammals such as mammoths and mastodons , as well as smaller mammals that live here today . it explains the four possible reasons for extinction .
view the renowned barker collection of 252 glass objects including classical french , british , american , and other paperweights .
behind the scenes lets students learn about museum careers of curator , preparator , director , resesarch assistant , and other jobs involved with running a museum . it offers descriptions of the ism collections and research programs in botany , zoology , anthropology , geology , and art . there is sections on how to mount an exhibit , how to restore an object , how donations are handled , how exhibit murals are made , and how prehistoric environments and lifeways are reconstructed from evidence . suggestions are given for students to create an exhibit and research objects .
learn about the archaic , woodland , late prehistoric and historic eras of native american lifeways in illinois . lesson plans include the topics of foodways , architecture , clothing , rituals , symbols , and games . this is the most thorough exhibit on the web of illinois - related native american information . activities are also provided for the cub scout and boy scout badges .
this exhibit traces the various types of illinois prairie through time . conservation and preservation are emphasized . lesson plans for all grades include activities on surveying , plant adaptations , dye plants , poetry , and prairie restoration . there is a field guide of prairie flowers .
. one page features information and images of the museumobile , a travelling museum that brought exhibits to the rural areas of illinois in the 1950s and 60s .
of time and the river
is an educational web site combining geology , archaeology , history , environmental science , and the changing ecology of the illinois river to tell the story of this river during 12 , 000 years of human use . our focus is a problem known as non - point source pollution - pollution in the illinois river from diffuse sources and not from a single point of origin nor introduced into the river from a specific source .
this exhibit is a detailed look at illinois prairie plants and animals . it focuses on midewin prairie , a restoration in progress on the property of the old joliet arsenal . insects , birds , and mammals are featured .
this online exhibit introduces the general public to the science of zooarchaeology and what we have learned from the bones and shells from archaeological sites . we explore the evidence for changing environments and human human use of animals during the archaic period ( about 10 , 000 - 3 , 000 years ago ) in eastern north america . our illustrations primarily feature animal remains recovered at the koster and modoc rock shelter sites in illinois . the national science foundation supported our research and the development of this website to share our results .
web exhibit on the history and anthropology of the american bottom ' s landscapes and native american and euro - american cultures .
spiders are fascinating creatures with specialized body parts and unique behaviors in the animal kingdom . learn about these wonderful and ever - present arachnids and view images from the museum’s collections .
this exhibit features most of the official illinois state symbols . each symbol has a page of background . there is an interactive multiple choice game . there are also lesson plans for elementary students that help them become familiar with each symbol
. this exhibition consists of objects from the illinois state museum’s 13 . 5 - million - object illinois legacy collection along with objects from other illinois museums , such as the abraham lincoln presidential library and museum , adler planetarium , pullman state historic site , wabash county museum , and many more .
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full reference : f . b . meek and a . h . worthen . 1868 . preliminary notice of a scorpion , a eurypterus ? and other fossils from the coal - measures of illinois . american journal of science and arts , second series 46 : 19 - 28
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