The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and a large part of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australasia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.
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The song of the skylark has been the subject of many great musical and literary works. A quintessential feature of our farmland and grasslands habitats, it is declining rapidly with habitat loss.
The female Eurasian skylark builds an open nest in a shallow depression on open ground well away from trees, bushes and hedges. She lays three to five eggs which she incubates for around 11 days. The chicks are fed by both parents but leave the nest after eight to ten days, well before they can fly. They scatter and hide in the vegetation but continue to be fed by the parents until they can fly at 18 to 20 days of age. Nests are subject to high predation rates by larger birds and small mammals. The parents can have several broods in a single season.
Plump bird with small head and straight, thin bill. Plumage is variable, but most common form has gray back, 2 black bars in the wing, and blue-gray head.
Columbidae (/kəˈlʌmbɪdiː/ kə-LUM-bih-dee) is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres. They primarily feed on plants, and can be taxonomically divided amongst granivores, that feed mostly on the ground on seeds, and frugivores, that feed mostly on fruits, from branches. The family occurs worldwide, often in close proximity with humans, but the greatest variety is in the Indomalayan and Australasian realms.
The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica or Columba livia forma domestica)[2] is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove or rock pigeon. The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Pigeons were most likely domesticated in the Mediterranean at least 2000–5000 years ago, and may have been domesticated earlier as a food source.[3] Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago.[4]
A goose (pl.: geese) is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser (grey geese and white geese) and Branta (black geese). Some members of the Tadorninae subfamily (e.g., Egyptian goose, Orinoco goose) are commonly called geese, but are not considered "true geese" taxonomically.[1] More distantly related members of the family Anatidae are swans, most of which are larger than true geese, and ducks, which are smaller.
Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family, Rallidae. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin term for "coot". Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water.
Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies). Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens.
The two Asiatic species are the blue or Indian peafowl originally from the Indian subcontinent, and the green peafowl from Southeast Asia. The Congo peafowl, native only to the Congo Basin, is not a true peafowl. Male peafowl are known for their piercing calls and their extravagant plumage. The latter is especially prominent in the Asiatic species, which have an eye-spotted "tail" or "train" of covert feathers, which they display as part of a courtship ritual.
The functions of the elaborate iridescent coloration and large "train" of peacocks have been the subject of extensive scientific debate. Charles Darwin suggested that they served to attract females, and the showy features of the males had evolved by sexual selection. More recently, Amotz Zahavi proposed in his handicap principle that these features acted as honest signals of the males' fitness, since less-fit males would be disadvantaged by the difficulty of surviving with such large and conspicuous structures.
The two Asiatic species are the blue or Indian peafowl originally from the Indian subcontinent, and the green peafowl from Southeast Asia. The Congo peafowl, native only to the Congo Basin, is not a true peafowl. Male peafowl are known for their piercing calls and their extravagant plumage. The latter is especially prominent in the Asiatic species, which have an eye-spotted "tail" or "train" of covert feathers, which they display as part of a courtship ritual.
The functions of the elaborate iridescent coloration and large "train" of peacocks have been the subject of extensive scientific debate. Charles Darwin suggested that they served to attract females, and the showy features of the males had evolved by sexual selection. More recently, Amotz Zahavi proposed in his handicap principle that these features acted as honest signals of the males' fitness, since less-fit males would be disadvantaged by the difficulty of surviving with such large and conspicuous structures.
Larks are passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. Larks have a cosmopolitan distribution with the largest number of species occurring in Africa. Only a single species, the horned lark, occurs in North America, and only Horsfield's bush lark occurs in Australia. Habitats vary widely, but many species live in dry regions. When the word "lark" is used without specification, it often refers to the Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis).
Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfamilies, they are a form taxon; they do not represent a monophyletic group (the group of all descendants of a single common ancestral species), since swans and geese are not considered ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water.
Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family.
Conures, which vary in size from small to medium, often charm people with their playfulness and inquisitive personalities. They generally like to be where the household activity is, which can include mealtime and hanging out with their favored people.
Macaws are a group of New World parrots that are long-tailed and often colorful, in the tribe Arini.[1] They are popular in aviculture or as companion parrots, although there are conservation concerns about several species in the wild.
Wagtails are a group of passerine birds that form the genus Motacilla in the family Motacillidae. The common name and genus name are derived from their characteristic tail pumping behaviour. Together with the pipits and longclaws they form the family Motacillidae.
Swans are birds of the genus Cygnus within the family Anatidae.[4] The swans' closest relatives include the geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae.
There are six living and many extinct species of swan; in addition, there is a species known as the coscoroba swan which is no longer considered one of the true swans. Swans usually mate for life, although separation sometimes occurs, particularly following nesting failure, and if a mate dies, the remaining swan will take up with another. The number of eggs in each clutch ranges from three to eight.[5]
Tin shed house design and plans – কটেজ টাইপ টিনের ঘর নির্মাণ করতে মাত্র ২.৯৩ শতাংশ ( ডেসিমাল) জমির দরকার। আর বাড়ির মোট আয়তন ১২৭৮ স্কয়ারফুট । এই প্লানে মোট ৩ টি বেড রুম, ১টি অ্যাটাস্ট বাথ রুম, ১টি কমন বাথরুম ও একটি স্টোর রুম্ রাখা হয়েছে। এছাড়াও সুন্দর ১টি কিচেন, ১টি ডাইনিং, ও লিভিং রুম রয়েছে। বাড়িতে যেন আলো বাতাস প্রবেশ করতে পারে সে ব্যবস্থা করা হয়েছে । এই সুন্দর বাড়ির ডিজাইন সম্পর্কে আরো জানতে নিচের ভিডিটি দেখতে পারেন। ( Home – ৩.৩২)
West House is co-led by a live-in Residential Education professional staff member, a House Professor who lives nearby, and a Program Coordinator. In addition, the West House leadership team consists of four Resident Fellows and a team of Undergraduate Advisors (UGAs). Student leadership opportunities exist through the House Executive Council.
West House is one of Brown’s Environmental Program Houses (along with our up-the-block neighbor North House), well known for it’s vegetarian food community. Residents and out-of-house members make up a fun and loving group committed to environmentalism, eating locally, social justice, building community, and – some of us more than others – strawberry yogurt.
Stop by any of our open dinners to get to know us better! Every Thursday @ 6:30 (during the school year), we meet at North House (111 Brown Street) and open our community up to the world with enticing dishes of lentils, squash, and quinoa. No invite is necessary – and we will serve as many as we can until the food runs out. If you show up late, you might miss the food – but certainly not good company!
We are located at 91 Brown Street, on the corner of Brown St. and Meeting St.
Want to know more? Here’s What We Do.
West House is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 4 to 11 that prides itself on the creation of well-rounded individuals, by instilling a set of values that will carry them far in life.
We are also home to West House Nursery, a co-educational nursery for children aged from 6 months.
For over 125 years, we’ve been renowned for our unique family atmosphere and for successfully striking the perfect balance between academic rigour and providing an incredibly nurturing environment, in which our children thrive.
Our pupils achieve outstanding academic results and, just as importantly, grow into resilient and balanced individuals with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
From the golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of south west Cornwall to the iconic cliffs in Dover and the shingle beaches in Kent, our coastline is home to some spectacular sights.
So we’ve scoured Rightmove to pick out five incredible houses that boast some of the most amazing sea views that you’re likely to find…
