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Swan Lake Nature Study Area
The Swan Lake Nature Study Area (formerly called Lemmon Valley Marsh) is a small conservation area in Lemmon Valley, Nevada. It contains marsh, alkali mud flats, and Great Basin Desert, high desert. The Lahontan Audubon Society describes it as "a nearly unspoiled wetland in the midst of suburban housing and warehouses" and designates it a Nevada Important Bird Area. It is a notable location for birding; over 150 species have been observed there. accessed August 1, 2007. The Swan Lake Nature Study Area consists of over of land, with water supplied by the nearby Reno/Stead Sewage Treatment Plant. The size of the actual wetland varies seasonally and yearly, depending on the amount of precipitation, between 100 and . It was formally dedicated as a nature study area in 1999, following several years of planning by Reno- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow-headed Blackbird
The yellow-headed blackbird (''Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus'') is a medium-sized blackbird with a yellow head. It is the only member of the genus ''Xanthocephalus''. Description Measurements: * Length: 8.3-10.2 in (21-26 cm) * Weight: 1.6-3.5 oz (44-100 g) * Wingspan: 16.5-17.3 in (42-44 cm) Yellow-headed blackbirdsTwedt, Daniel J. "Ecology of yellow-headed blackbirds." ''Ecology and Management of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America''. CRC Press, 2017. 43-64. are considered to be relatively large blackbirds with large heads. Their name derives from the Greek word for yellow, xanthous, and the word for head, cephalus. Adults have a pointed bill. The adult male is mainly black with a yellow head and breast; they have a white wing patch sometimes only visible in flight. The adult female is mainly brown with a dull yellow throat and breast. Immature members of both sexes are brown with duller yellow plumage compared to adult males. Immature males also have some wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |