Western Parotia

Birds > Birds-of-Paradise

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western ParotiaScientific Name: Parotia sefilataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Body length: 12–13 in (30–33 cm); Wing length: 6.0–6.5 in (15–16.5 cm)Weight: 5.5–7.2 oz (155–205 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in wild montane...

Peacock Spider

Invertebrates > Arachnids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Peacock SpiderScientific Name: Maratus volansCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ArachnidsSize: Body length: 0.16–0.20 in (4–5 mm); approximately the size of a grain of riceWeight: 0.0003–0.0007 oz (0.01–0.02 g)Lifespan: Approximately 1 year...

Brilliant Jumping Spider

Invertebrates > Arachnids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brilliant Jumping SpiderScientific Name: Phidippus clarusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ArachnidsSize: Body length 8 to 14 mm (0.3 to 0.55 in); females larger than malesWeight: 0.1 to 0.3 gLifespan: 1 year (annual life cycle)Diet:...

Greater Sage-Grouse

Birds > Galliformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Sage-GrouseScientific Name: Centrocercus urophasianusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GalliformesSize: Males length 65 to 75 cm, wingspan 95 to 110 cm; females length 48 to 58 cmWeight: Males 1.7 to 3.2 kg (3.7 to 7.0 lb); females 1.0 to 1.8...

Hooded Grebe

Birds > Podicipediformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hooded GrebeScientific Name: Podiceps gallardoiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: PodicipediformesSize: Length 32 to 35 cm; wingspan 45 to 50 cmWeight: 400 to 600 gLifespan: 10 to 15 yearsDiet: Carnivorous/Invertivorous (specialized diving predator...