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Lists Of Korean Birds
This is a list of all birds recorded in the wild in the Korean Peninsula and its islands. Loons Order: GaviiformesFamily: Gaviidae The loons migrate to Korea during the winter months. They are carnivores and some species can dive more than 200 feet below the surface of the water to search for food. *Red-throated loon, ''Gavia stellata'' *Black-throated loon, ''Gavia arctica'' *Pacific loon, ''Gavia pacifica'' *Yellow-billed loon, ''Gavia adamsii'' Grebes Order: PodicipediformesFamily: Podicipedidae Grebes are small to medium-large in size, have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. They leave the water only to nest, walking very short distances upright like penguins. They can run for a short distance, but often fall over. *Little grebe, ''Tachybaptus ruficollis'' *Red-necked grebe, ''Podiceps grisegena'' *Great crested grebe, ''Podiceps cristatus'' *Horned grebe, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Peninsula
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the "Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to civi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
