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The Doclopedia #2,158
Rare Birds: Yellow Headed Duck
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One of the rarest of all ducks, the, the Yellow Headed Duck is found only in a few very remote areas of Southeast Asia. It is a small duck, with black plumage, but a bright yellow head. They typically eat aquatic plants and insects.
Unlike many species of ducks, the yellow headed does not form a bonded pair, but instead, the male forms a bonded triad with two females. They will stay together for life, raising from 6 to 10 young per year. While females are on the nest, the male is tireless in his dedication to feeding them, warding off predators, and taking over nest duties to give the females some time off.
All attempts to keep this duck in captivity have failed.
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The Doclopedia #2,159
Rare Birds: Bodacious Tit
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Found exclusively in the coastal and coastal mountain areas of Southern and Central California, this small blue and yellow bird is, like all of the Paridae family, an insect eater that also feeds on seeds and nuts. They are cavity nesters and are often found in the same areas as woodpeckers.
The Bodacious Tit gets its name from the fact that it is utterly fearless when seeking out food or nesting material. They will land on animals and humans and pluck a few hairs, then fly off. If they are thwarted in this, they will land in a nearby tree and squeak out their indignation. They will also be just as bold about grabbing a bit of your food, if you are dining outside.
These small birds are quite common within their range and are much beloved by the humans there. Indeed, birders will readily tell you that Caifornia’s best tits are Bodacious.
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