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Encyclopedia > List of introduced species

A complete List of introduced species for even quite small areas of the world would be dauntingly long. Humans have introduced more different species to new environments than any single document can hope to record. The following list of introduced species, in other words, is hopelessly incomplete. IT is a new species. ...

Contents

Australia

See also: Invasive species in Australia

Australia has a huge rage of introduced species, so sub-classifications are necessary: Common invasive species in the Adelaide Hills: Olive, Cotton thistle, Fennel and Bamboo Invasive species are a serious threat to the native biodiversity of Australia and are an ongoing cost to Australian agriculture. ...

  • Invasive - species has a tendency to spread their range into new areas
  • Ferals - defined as animals for domestic purposes (ie. pets or Beasts of Burden) which have gone wild.
  • Pests - animals which have a direct effect on human standard of living or the environment/ecosystems in areas where they are present, have a high rate of reproduction and are difficult to control
Vertebrates
Image Name Species First Introduced Reason First Introduced Introduced from Current Extent/Distribution Invasive Feral Pest
Blackbird Turdus merula 1860s  ? northern Europe Victoria (extensive), South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, South East Queensland Yes No Yes
Cane toad Bufo marinus 1935 Biological Control (Cane beetle) Hawaii Queensland (extensive), northern New South Wales, Top End, Kimberley Yes No Yes
European Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus 1859 Europe
Red Fox Vulpes vulpes 1855 Hunting Europe
other introduced species

Lantana invasion of abandoned citrus plantation; Moshav Sdey Hemed, Israel The term invasive species refers to a subset of introduced species or non-indigenous species that are rapidly expanding outside of their native range. ... A feral horse (an American mustang) in Wyoming A feral animal or plant is one that has escaped from domestication and returned, partly or wholly, to its wild state. ... This article is about animals kept for companionship. ... A Beast of Burden is an animal that toils for the benefit of humans such as a mule or an ox. ... Carpet beetle larvae damaging a specimen of Sceliphron destillatorius in an entomological collection A pest is an organism which has characteristics that are regarded as injurious or unwanted. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 565 pixelsFull resolution (2304 × 1626 pixel, file size: 1. ... For the reconnaissance aircraft, see SR-71 Blackbird. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... NSW redirects here. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... The South East Queensland region. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2186x1786, 2030 KB) Summary Cane Toad Bufo marinus, Springbrook National Park, QLD Australia. ... Binomial name Bufo marinus Linnaeus, 1758 The Giant Neotropical Toad (Bufo marinus) is native to the Americas from southern Texas to northern Argentina. ... Binomial name Dermolepida albohirtum (Waterhouse, 1875) The cane beetle, Dermolepida albohirtum, is a native Australian beetle and a pest of sugar cane. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... NSW redirects here. ... The Top End is, Cape York Peninsula aside, the northernmost part of Australia. ... The Kimberley is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (800x765, 93 KB) Beschreibung: Wildkaninchen (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Quelle: fotografiert am 04. ... Binomial name Oryctolagus cuniculus (Linnaeus, 1758) The European Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus is a species of rabbit native to southern Europe. ... Image File history File links Description: Red Fox Source: National Park Service File links The following pages link to this file: Vulpes Red Fox ... This article is about the animal called the Red Fox. ... Binomial name Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778 The European Hare or Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) is a species of hare native to northern, central, and western Europe and western Asia. ... Binomial name Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Starling or European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. ... For other uses, see Mallard (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Lonchura punctulata (Linnaeus, 1758) The Scaly-breasted Munia, Nutmeg Mannikin or Spice Finch (Lonchura punctulata) is a small passerine bird. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 Morphs Salmo trutta morpha trutta Salmo trutta morpha fario Salmo trutta morpha lacustris The brown trout (Salmo trutta morpha fario and morpha lacustris) and the sea trout ( morpha trutta) are fish of the same species. ... Binomial name Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853) The mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853), is a species of freshwater fish. ... Binomial name Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758 The Western honeybee or European honeybee (Apis mellifera) is a species of honeybee comprised of several subspecies or races. ... |- style=text-align:center; background:lightgreen; !Species |- | style=padding: 0 . ... Binomial name Camelus dromedarius Linnaeus, 1758 Dromedary range The Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) (often referred to simply as the Dromedary) is a large even-toed ungulate native to northern Africa, Greater Middle East area and western India, also the land of east Africa, Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. ... It has been suggested that Fire ant be merged into this article or section. ... Binomial name Echium plantagineum L. Pattersons Curse or Patersons Curse (Echium plantagineum) is an invasive annual plant native to the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, but best known in Australia, where it is also known as Salvation Jane (particularly in South Australia). ... This article is about the ruminent animal. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... For the controversy at the University of Pennsylvania, see Water buffalo incident. ... Binomial name Camelus dromedarius Linnaeus, 1758 The Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) is a large even_toed ungulate native to northern Africa and western Asia, and the best-known member of the camel family. ...

Great Britain

Mammals

Binomial name (Berkenhout, 1769) Brown Rat range The brown rat, common rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat or wharf rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the best-known and common rats, and also one of the largest. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Black Rat range The Black Rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the Asian black rat, Ship Rat, Roof Rat or House Rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus (Old World rodents) and the subfamily Murinae (murine rodents). ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The common House Mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus equivalent to the common term mouse. ... Binomial name Sciurus carolinensis Gmelin, 1788 The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a tree squirrel that is native to the eastern to midwestern United States and the eastern provinces of Canada. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Binomial name Glis glis (Linnaeus, 1766) The edible dormouse or fat dormouse (Glis glis) is a small dormouse and the only species in the genus Glis. ... Binomial name (Molina, 1782) The coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent and the only member of the family Myocastoridae. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Range map The European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of rabbit native to southern Europe. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Schreber, 1777) The American Mink is a trademark of the American Legend Cooperative The American Mink, Mustela vison, is a North American member of the Mustelidae family found in Alaska, Canada and most of the United States. ... Binomial name Desmarest, 1817 The Red-necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus) is a medium-sized macropod, common in the more temperate and fertile parts of eastern Australia. ... This article is about the domestic species. ... Binomial name Muntiacus reevesi (Ogilby, 1839) Formosan Reevess Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi; Chinese name: 山羌), or just Reevess Muntjac, is an endemic muntjac species of Taiwan. ... Binomial name Dama dama (Linnaeus, 1758) The Fallow Deer (Dama dama) is a ruminant mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. ... Binomial name Cervus nippon Temminck, 1838 Subspecies The Sika Deer Cervus nippon is a typical member of the family Cervidae. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Hydropotes inermis (Swinhoe, 1870) The Water Deer is superficially more similar to a musk deer than a true deer (cervidae) but it is classified as a cervid despite having tusks (downward-pointing canine teeth) instead of antlers and other anatomical anomalies. ...

Birds

See List of British birds: introduced or feral species

Binomial name Oxyura jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1789) Subspecies (North American Ruddy Duck) (Colombian Ruddy Duck) (Andean Ruddy Duck) The Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) is a small stiff-tailed duck. ... Binomial name Aix galericulata (Linnaeus, 1758) The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata), or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized perching duck, closely related to the North American Wood Duck. ... Binomial name Athene noctua (Scopoli, 1769) The Little Owl (Athene noctua) is a species of owl resident in much of temperate Europe. ... Binomial name (Scopoli, 1769) Original (wild) range The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Alectoris rufa (Linnaeus, 1758) The Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name Chrysolophus pictus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. ... Binomial name Chrysolophus amherstiae (Leadbeater, 1829) The Lady Amhersts Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), otherwise known as the Ring-necked Pheasant or Chinese Pheasant is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... For the Canadian outerwear manufacturer Canada Goose see Canada Goose (clothing) Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Canada Goose distribution, including native (dark tones) and introduced (light tones) populations Canada Goose summer: yellow Canada Goose all year: green Canada Goose winter: blue Cackling Goose summer: pink Subspecies Dusky Canada Goose Vancouver Canada...

Fish

Binomial name Sander lucioperca (Linnaeus, 1758) Zander is a species of fish. ... Binomial name Silurus glanis Linnaeus, 1758 The wels catfish (Silurus glanis) is a scaleless fresh-water catfish recognizable by its broad, flat head and wide mouth. ... It has been suggested that Steelhead be merged into this article or section. ... Binomial name Rhodeus sericeus (Pallas, 1776) The bitterling is a small fish of the carp family. ...

Amphibians

Binomial name Triturus alpestris (Laurenti, 1768) The Alpine Newt (Triturus alpestris) belongs to the order Salamander (Urodela or Caudata) in the class of Amphibians. ... Species Alytes cisternasii Boscá, 1879. ... Binomial name Bombina variegata (Linnaeus 1758) The Yellow-Bellied Toad (Bombina variegata) belongs to the order of Anura, the archaeobatrachial family of Bombinatoridae, and to the genus of fire-bellied toads. ... Binomial name Pallas, 1771 The Marsh Frog (Rana ridibunda) is the largest frog native to Europe, and belongs to the family of true frogs. ... Binomial name Rana kl. ... Binomial name (Shaw, 1802) Bullfrog range Synonyms Rana catesbeiana The American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus,[1][2] previously Rana catesbeiana[3]) is an aquatic frog, a member of the family Ranidae, or true frogs, native to much of North America. ...

Reptiles

Binomial name Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) The European pond terrapin (also European pond turtle or European pond tortoise), Emys orbicularis is a turtle found in southern and central Europe, West Asia and North Africa. ... Binomial name Podarcis muralis Laurenti, 1768 The Wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) is a species of lizard, native to Europe. ...

Crustaceans

Binomial name Pacifastacus leniusculus (Dana, 1852) The signal crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus, is an American crayfish indigenous to the western United States. ... Binomial name Eriocheir sinensis H. Milne Edwards, 1853 The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), also known as big binding crab (大閘蟹) and Shanghai hairy crab (上海毛蟹), is a medium-sized burrowing crab found in the coastal estuaries of eastern Asia from Korea in the north to the Fujian province of China in...

Insects

Butterflies and moths

Binomial name Heteropterus morpheus (Pallas, 1771) The Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. ... This article is about the British dependencies. ... Binomial name Lycaena dispar (Haworth, 1803) The Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. ... Binomial name Lycaena dispar (Haworth, 1803) The Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... Binomial name Maculinea arion (Linnaeus,, 1758) The Large Blue (Maculinea arion) is a blue butterfly. ... Binomial name Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1897) The Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. ... Not to be confused with germanium. ... Binomial name Araschnia levana Linnaeus, 1758 The Map (Araschnia levana) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. ... The far east as a cultural block includes East Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and South Asia. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Epiphyas postvittana Walker, 1863 The Light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) is a leafroller moth belonging to the Lepidopteran family Tortricidae. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...

Ants

Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) is a small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent ant known for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals. ... The following is a list of the non-endemic introduced ant species and subspecies which have been recorded in the British isles. ...

Plants

Binomial name Houtt. ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose, and dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ... Binomial name L. Oxford Ragwort (Senecio squalidus) is a wild flower in the family Asteraceae. ... Binomial name Carpobrotus edulis (L.) L. Bolus The Ice Plant Carpobrotus edulis is a member of the Stone Plant family Aizoaceae, one of about 30 species in the genus Carpobrotus. ... Binomial name Pilosella aurantiaca (L.) F.W.Schultz & Schultz-Bip. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Sommier & Levier Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), or Giant Cow-parsley, is a member of the family Apiaceae, native to the Caucasus Region and Central Asia. ... Species See text Epilobium is a genus of about 160-200 species of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of both hemispheres. ... Evening Primrose was a television musical written in 1966 by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman for ABC Televisions Stage 67. ... Families Azollaceae (mosquito ferns) Marsileaceae (water-clovers, pillworts) Salviniaceae (water-spangles) The order Marsileales (formerly known as the Hydropteridales) is an order of ferns in the Division Pteridophyta. ... Species Elodea canadensis Elodea nuttallii Elodea is a genus of aquatic plants often called the Water weeds. ... Binomial name Impatiens glandulifera Royle Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a large annual plant, native to the Himalaya. ...

Hawaiian Islands

See also Canoe Plants Map of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of islands that stretches 2,400 km in a northwesterly direction from the southern tip of the Island of Hawaii. ... Canoe plants or Polynesian introductions are plants taken from ancient Polynesia and transplanted to several different islands in the Pacific, covering an area of about 120,000 square miles. ...


Birds

This List of bird species introduced to the Hawaiian Islands includes only those species known to have established self-sustaining breeding populations as a direct or indirect result of human intervention. ...

New Zealand

See also: Invasive species in New Zealand New Zealands short human history has resulted in a number of serious plant and animal pests. ...


Mammals

Binomial name Trichosurus vulpecula (Kerr, 1792) The Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula, from the Greek for furry tailed and the Latin for little fox) is the largest possum, and the Australian marsupial most often seen by city-dwellers, since it is one the very few that thrives in cities as... Binomial name Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Felis lybica invalid junior synonym The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) is a small carnivorous mammal. ... For other uses, see Elk (disambiguation). ... This article is about the species of deer. ... Binomial name Cervus nippon Temminck, 1838 Subspecies The Sika Deer Cervus nippon is a typical member of the family Cervidae. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... Ponui donkey refers to a feral herd of donkeys established on Ponui Island, New Zealand. ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... This article is about the mammal. ... This article is about the domestic species. ... For other uses, see Hare (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Genera Atelerix Erinaceus Hemiechinus Mesechinus Paraechinus A hedgehog is any of the small spiny mammals of the subfamily Erinaceinae and the order Erinaceomorpha. ... Binomial name Hemitragus jemlahicus (H. Smith, 1826) Himalayan Tahr Young Himalayan Tahr The Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) is a large ungulate and a close relative to the wild goat, with its habitat in the rugged wooded hills and mountain slopes of the Himalaya from northern India to Tibet, They spend... For other uses, see Moose (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Pig (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rabbit (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Berkenhout, 1769) Brown Rat range The brown rat, common rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat or wharf rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the best-known and common rats, and also one of the largest. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Black Rat range The Black Rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the Asian black rat, Ship Rat, Roof Rat or House Rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus (Old World rodents) and the subfamily Murinae (murine rodents). ... Binomial name Rattus exulans (Peale, 1848) The Polynesian Rat or Pacific Rat (Rattus exulans), known to the Maori as Kiore, is the third most widespread species of rat in the world behind the Brown Rat and Black Rat. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 Range map The stoat (Mustela erminea) is a small mammal of the family Mustelidae. ... Ancient aboriginal rock painting of a wallaby in Kakadu National Park in Northern Australia. ... Binomial name Petrogale penicillata (Gray,, 1827) The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby or Small-eared Rock Wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) is a kind of wallaby, one of several rock wallabies in the genus Petrogale. ... For other uses, see Weasel (disambiguation). ...

Birds

For other uses, see Blackbird (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Prunella modularis (Linnaeus, 1758) The Dunnock, Prunella modularis, is a small passerine bird found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia. ... For other uses of the word magpie, see Magpie (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Mallard (disambiguation). ... † See also Starling, Oxpecker The mynas are part of the family Sturndidae, along with the starlings and oxpeckers. ... This article is about the bird family. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), otherwise known as the Ring-necked Pheasant or Chinese Pheasant is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Genera Coturnix Anurophasis Perdicula Ophrysia † See also Pheasant, Partridge, Grouse Quail is a collective name for several genera of mid-sized birds in the pheasant family Phasianidae, or in the family Odontophoridae. ...

Fish

Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 Morphs Salmo trutta morpha trutta Salmo trutta morpha fario Salmo trutta morpha lacustris The brown trout (Salmo trutta morpha fario and morpha lacustris) and the sea trout ( morpha trutta) are fish of the same species. ... For other uses, see Salmon (disambiguation). ... This article is about the siluriform catfishes; for the Atlantic catfish, see Seawolf (fish); for other uses, see Catfish (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Valenciennes, 1844 The Grass Carp, (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as the White Amur, is a herbivorous, freshwater fish. ...

Insects

Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The butterfly species Danaus plexippus is commonly known as the Monarch butterfly. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The housefly (also house fly or house-fly), Musca domestica, is the most common fly occurring in homes, the most familiar of all flies and indeed one of the most widely distributed animals; it is a pest that can carry and transmit serious diseases. ... For other uses, see Western honey bee and Bee (disambiguation). ...

Plants

Up to 26,000 plants have been introduced into New Zealand. This list is a few of the more common and more invasive species. Lantana invasion of abandoned citrus plantation; Moshav Sdey Hemed, Israel The term invasive species refers to a subset of introduced species or non-indigenous species that are rapidly expanding outside of their native range. ...

Species Ulex argenteus Ulex boivinii Ulex borgiae Ulex cantabricus Ulex densus Ulex europaeus - Common Gorse Ulex gallii - Dwarf Furze or Furse Ulex genistoides Ulex micranthus Ulex minor - Dwarf Gorse Ulex parviflorus Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... This article is about the country. ... broom A broom is a cleaning tool consisting of stiff fibres attached to, and roughly parallel to, a cylindrical handle, the broomstick. ... This article is about the wireless e-mail device. ... Species 150-200 species, including: Lupinus albus Lupinus angustifolius Lupinus luteus Lupinus albifrons Lupinus arboreus Lupinus arizonicus Lupinus bicolor Lupinus chamissonis Lupinus diffusus Lupinus excubitus Lupinus formosus Lupinus longifolius Lupinus microcarpus Lupinus mutabilis Lupinus nanus Lupinus nootkatensis Lupinus perennis Lupinus polyphyllus Lupinus sparsiflorus Lupinus sulphureus Lupinus texensis Lupinus tidestromii Lupinus... Binomial name Senecio jacobaea L. Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is a very common wild flower in the family Asteraceae that is found throughout Europe, usually in dry, open places, and has also been widely distributed as a weed elsewhere. ... Binomial name Onopordum acanthium L. Onopordum acanthium (Cotton thistle, Scotch thistle, Scottish thistle, Spear thistle) is a flowering plant in the Family Asteraceae. ... Binomial name (L.) Scop. ... Binomial name Zingiber officinale Roscoe Ginger root is used extensively as a spice in many if not all cuisines of the world. ... Binomial name Thunb. ... Old mans beard may refer to the following: Usnea, a type of lichen. ...

North America

North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...

Mammals

Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Binomial name (Molina, 1782) The coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent and the only member of the family Myocastoridae. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Binomial name Boselaphus tragocamelus Pall. ... Genera Atelerix Erinaceus Hemiechinus Mesechinus Paraechinus A hedgehog is any of the small spiny mammals of the subfamily Erinaceinae and the order Erinaceomorpha. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Cervus nippon Temminck, 1838 Subspecies The Sika Deer Cervus nippon is a typical member of the family Cervidae. ... Pets and humans often contribute toward the happiness of the other in a pet relationship. ... Genera  Chinchilla  Lagidium  Lagostomus Chinchillas and their relatives viscachas are small, nocturnal mammals native to the Andes mountains in South America and belonging to the family Chinchillidae. ... Species Phodopus campbelli Phodopus roborovskii Phodopus sungorus The dwarf hamsters represent a group of small hamsters in the genus Phodopus. ...

Birds

Binomial name Alectoris chukar (Gray, JE, 1830) The chukar, Alectoris chukar, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) The Eurasian Collared Dove, Streptopelia decaocto, also called the Eurasian Collared-Dove or simply the Collared Dove, is one of the great colonisers of the avian world. ... Binomial name Passer montanus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus, breeds over most of Europe and Siberia, and allied forms occur in other parts of Asia. ... Binomial name Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 The European Starling or Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. ... Binomial name Perdix perdix (Linnaeus, 1758) The Grey Partridge (Perdix perdix) is a gamebird in pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name Tetraogallus himalayensis (G. R. Gray, 1843) The Himalayan Snowcock, Tetraogallus himalayensis , is a snowcock in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the Old World sparrow family Passeridae, and is, somewhat controversially, considered a relative of the Weaver Finch Family. ... Binomial name (Boddaert, 1783) The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Quaker Parrot, is a species of parrot that originated in the temperate areas of Argentina and Brazil in South America. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Muscovy Duck, Cairina moschata, is a large duck which is native to Mexico, Central and South America. ... Binomial name (Gmelin, 1789) Synonyms Anas olor Gmelin, 1789 Cygnus olor immutabilis var. ... Binomial name Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name Columba livia Gmelin, 1789 The Rock Dove (Columba livia), or feral pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae, doves and pigeons. ...

Reptiles & Amphibians

Binomial name Cocteau in Duméril and Bibron, 1837 The Brown Anole, Anolis sagrei (or Norops sagrei) is a lizard native to Cuba and the Bahamas. ... Binomial name Podarcis muralis Laurenti, 1768 The Wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) is a species of lizard, native to Europe. ... Binomial name Caiman crocodilus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is a crocodilian reptile found in much of Central and South America. ... Binomial name (Girard, 1855) Dendrobates auratus, also known as the green and black poison dart frog is a brightly-coloured member of the order Anura native to Central America and north-western parts of South America and was introduced to Hawaii. ... Binomial name Xenopus laevis Daudin, 1802 The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis, also known as platanna) is a species of South African aquatic frog of the genus Xenopus. ... Trinomial name Trachemys scripta elegans The Red-eared Terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans), called the Red-eared Slider in the US, is native to the southern United States; and has become common in the UK. It is a medium-sized aquatic animal similar in appearance and coloration to a tortoise, ranging... // Puerto Rican Crested Anole The Puerto Rican Crested Anole, (Anolis cristatellus cristatellus) is a type of Anole, (A-no-lee). ... Binomial name Anolis equestris Merrem, 1820 The Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) is a species of lizard in the Polychrotidae family. ... Binomial name Chamaeleo calyptratus Duméril & Bibron, 1851 The Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), is a large species of chameleon found in the mountain regions of Yemen and Saudi Arabia. ... Binomial name Gekko gecko (Linnaeus, 1758) The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko), is a nocturnal arboreal gecko native to southeast Asia and the Indo-Australian Archipelago. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Mediterranean House Gecko, Hemidactylus turcicus is a species of gecko. ... Binomial name Duméril & Bibron, 1836 Indo-Pacific Gecko or Garnots House Gecko Hemidactylus garnotii is a species of gecko. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is a large, arboreal herbivorous species of lizard of the genus iguana native to Central and South America. ... Binomial name Pachydactylus bibronii (Smith, 1846) Bibrons gecko is a moderate-sized gecko that when fully grown reaches between 6 and 8 inches. ... Binomial name Phrynosoma cornutum (Harlan, 1825) The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is one of 14 North American species of spikey-bodied reptiles called horned lizards. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1766) Nile Monitor Range The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a large member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae). ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The boa constrictor , red-tailed boa, jibóia (Latin American name) or macajuel (pronounced mah-cah-well) (Trinidadian name)[1] is a species of boa. ... Trinomial name Python molurus bivittatus Kuhl, 1820 The Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) is the larger subspecies of the Indian Python and one of the 6 biggest snakes in the world, native to rain forest areas of Southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Ramphotyphlops braminus (Daudin, 1803) Synonyms Typhlops braminus Typhlina braminus Brahminy Blind Snake, Ramphotyphlops braminus, also known as the Flowerpot Snake, Common Blind Snake, Island Blind Snake, or Hawaiian Blind Snake. ... Binomial name Boiga irregularis (Merrem, 1802) The brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) is an arboreal colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia. ...

Fish

Binomial name Neogobius melanostromus Pallas, 1814 The Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is a freshwater bottom-dwelling fish native to central Eurasia including the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. ... For other uses, see Eurasia (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Gymnocephalus cernuus Linnaeus, 1758 The Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) is a freshwater fish found in temperate regions of Europe and northern Asia. ... For other uses, see Carp (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Barbus titteya (Deraniyagala, 1929) The Cherry Barb (Barbus titteya Deraniyagala, 1929) is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae). ... Binomial name Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (Richardson, 1845) The bighead carp is a freshwater fish, one of several Asian carps. ... Binomial name Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Richardson, 1845) The silver carp is a freshwater fish, a variety of Asian carp native to north and northeast Asia. ... Subfamilies Geotriinae Mordaciinae Petromyzontinae A lamprey (sometimes also called lamprey eel) is a jawless fish with a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth. ... The Great Lakes from space The Laurentian Great Lakes are a group of five large lakes in North America on or near the Canada-United States border. ... A ship transits the Welland Canal, with the Homer Lift Bridge and Garden City Skyway in background. ... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Genera Channa Parachanna A family with two genera (Asia: Channa, Africa: Parachanna) which consists of 30 scientific valid species of freshwater fish. ... Binomial name (Pallas, 1814) The tubenose goby (Proterorhinus marmoratus) is a species of fish in the Gobiidae family. ...

Crustaceans

Binomial name Carcinus maenas (Linnaeus, 1758) Carcinus maenas is a common littoral crab, and an important invasive species. ... The Atlantic Ocean, not including Arctic and Antarctic regions. ... This article describes the archipelago in north-western Europe. ... Binomial name Eriocheir sinensis H. Milne Edwards, 1853 The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), also known as big binding crab (大閘蟹) and Shanghai hairy crab (上海毛蟹), is a medium-sized burrowing crab found in the coastal estuaries of eastern Asia from Korea in the north to the Fujian province of China in... ... Binomial name Hemigraspus sanguineus (De Haan, 1853)[1] The Japanese shore crab, Hemigrapsus sanguineus, has a square-like carapace with three marginal teeth toward the front of each side of the carapace and alternating light and dark bands on the legs. ... Water flea is a generic term for a number of small aquatic crustacea characterised by their jumping or jerky mode of swimming. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water on Earth by area, variously classed as the worlds largest lake or a full-fledged sea. ... Binomial name Corophium volutator Pallas, 1766 Corophium volutator is a small (6 to 10 mm) amphipod of the family Corophiidae. ...

Mollusks

Binomial name Littorina littorea (Linnaeus, 1758) The Common Periwinkle, Littorina littorea, is a species of periwinkle. ... Binomial name Common Names: Chinese or Japanese Mystery, Black, or Trapdoor snail. ... Binomial name Dreissena polymorpha Pallas, 1771 The Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a bivalve mussel native to freshwater lakes of southeast Russia. ... For other uses, see Black Sea (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Rapana venosa Valenciennes, 1846 The Veined Rapa Whelkis a gastropod whelk native to the Sea of Japan. ... The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, bordered by Japan, Korea and Russia. ...

Insects

This article is about the insect. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... Binomial name Cano, 1894 [1] Synonyms Anthonomus aeneotinctus Champion, 1903 Wikispecies has information related to: Asian long-horned beetle The Asian long-horned beetle or pepper weevil [2] (Anoplophora glabripennis), sometimes called Starry Sky (Sky Oxen in China) beetle, is native to China and where it causes widespread mortality of... Binomial name Aedes albopictus (family Culicidae: mosquitos), the Asian tiger mosquito or forest day mosquito, is characterized by its black and white striped legs and small, black and white body. ... Binomial name Adelges piceae (Ratzeburg, 1844) Balsam woolly adelgids are small wingless insects that infest and kill firs, especially Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir. ... Birch leafminers are sawflies, which are closely related to bees and wasps. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Female Male The Small White (Pieris rapae) is a small to mid-sized butterfly species of the Yellows-and-Whites family Pieridae. ... Binomial name Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 The Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis or Agrilus marcopoli) is a shiny green beetle and an invasive species known for killing ash trees in the United States. ... Binomial name Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, 1909 The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) is an invasive species of termite. ... Binomial name Lymantria dispar Linnaeus, 1758 The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, is a moth in the family Lymantriidae of Eurasian origin. ... Hemlock Woolly Adelgid or HWA: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid or HWA is a destructive introduced pest that poses a major threat to eastern and Carolina hemlock trees throughout their range. ... Sawflies are closely related to members of the wasp family. ... It has been suggested that Fire ant be merged into this article or section. ... Common diseases, parasites, pests, and ailments of the honeybee include: Varroa mite Acarine mites, formerly known as Tracheal mites American foulbrood (AFB) European foulbrood (EFB) Chalkbrood Nosema Small hive beetle Wax moths Chilled brood Stonebrood Pesticide losses Varroa mites Varroa mite on a honeybee larva Varroa destructor is a parasitic... Binomial name Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758 The Western honeybee or European honeybee (Apis mellifera) is a species of honeybee comprised of several subspecies or races. ... Binomial name Operophtera brumata Linnaeus, 1758 The Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. ...

Plants

Binomial name L. The Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) is a maple native to eastern and central Europe and southwest Asia, from France east to Russia, north to southern Scandinavia and southeast to northern Iran[1] [2]. Norway Maple seeds It is a deciduous tree to 20-30 m tall with... For other uses, see Dandelion (disambiguation). ... Species See text Myriophyllum (water milfoil) is a genus of about 45 species of freshwater aquatic plants, with a cosmopolitan distribution. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Binomial name Carpobrotus edulis (L.) L. Bolus The Ice Plant Carpobrotus edulis is a member of the Stone Plant family Aizoaceae, one of about 30 species in the genus Carpobrotus. ... Eucalypts are tree species belonging to three closely related genera, Angophora, Corymbia and Eucalyptus. ... Binomial name Hesperis matronalis L. Dames Rocket, also known as Dames Violet, Dames-wort, Sweet Rocket, and Mother-of-the-evening (Hesperis matronalis) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the mustard family, Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Vicia cracca Linnaeus Cow Vetch (Vicia cracca), also known as Tufted Vetch in the United Kingdom or Bird Vetch, is a common species of vetch native to Eurasia. ... Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) is a plant native to Europe and western Asia. ... Binomial name Thunb. ... Binomial name Lonicera maackii (Rupr. ... Binomial name Rosa multiflora Thunb. ... Binomial name Lythrum salicaria L. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a semi-aquatic herbaceous plant belonging to the loosestrife family, Lythraceae, native to the wetlands of Eurasia. ... For other uses, see Kudzu (disambiguation). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Binomial nomenclature Elaeagnus umbellata The Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), also referred to as Elaeagnus, Oleaster or Japanese Silverberry is a shrub or small tree that is readily-spotted by its early leafing out; silvery leaves; numerous, round, red berry-like fruits; and its ability to fill open areas rapidly with... Binomial name Alliaria petiolata (M.Bieb. ... Species Hydrilla asiatica Hydrilla japonica Hydrilla lithuanica Hydrilla ovalifolica Hydrilla verticillata Hydrilla is an aquatic plant, native to the cool and warm waters of Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia. ... Binomial name Trapa natans L. The water caltrop or water chestnut refers to two species of the genus Trapa - T. natans and T. bicornis. ... Species Seven species, including: - Anchored Water Hyacinth E. crassipes - Common Water Hyacinth - Variableleaf Water Hyacinth - Brazilian Water Hyacinth The seven species of water hyacinths comprise the genus Eichhornia of free-floating perennial aquatic plants native to tropical South America. ... Species Pistia stratoites Pistia is a genus of aquatic plant, its members are often called water lettuces. ... Binomial name Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. ... Binomial name Arundo donax L. Arundo donax L. (Giant Reed) is a tall perennial reed, native to fresh waters in the Mediterranean region. ... Binomial name Conium maculatum L. Conium is a genus of 2-3 species of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Apiaceae. ... Binomial name Salvinia molesta D.Mitch. ... English Ivy, (hedera helix), is an extremely invasive species of ivy native to England, but now has taken root in many places such as the U.S., often wiping out native grasses and undergrowth. ... Binomial name Fucus vesiculosus L. Bladder wrack is a seaweed found on the coasts of the North Sea, the western Baltic Sea, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. ... Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) is a member of the genus Centaurea of the family Asteraceae. ... Binomial name Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius or Sarothamnus scoparius), also known as European Broom, Scots Broom, Irish Broom or English Broom is a perennial, leguminous shrub native to northwestern Europe, where it is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils. ...

South America

Fish

Binomial name Barbus titteya (Deraniyagala, 1929) The Cherry Barb (Barbus titteya Deraniyagala, 1929) is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae). ...

Continental Europe

Mammals

Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is a tail-less macaque. ...  Northern Africa (UN subregion)  geographic, including above North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan Africa. ... It has been suggested that tanuki be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Scandinavia (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Raccoon native range in red, feral range in blue. ... For other uses, see Black Sea (disambiguation). ... The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water on Earth by area, variously classed as the worlds largest lake or a full-fledged sea. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Binomial name (Schreber, 1777) The American Mink is a trademark of the American Legend Cooperative The American Mink, Mustela vison, is a North American member of the Mustelidae family found in Alaska, Canada and most of the United States. ... The Egyptian mongoose is found in Africa (quite commonly in Sudan). ... Mljet (Latin Melita, Italian Meleda) is the most southerly and easterly of the larger Adriatic islands of the Dalmatia region of Croatia. ... Binomial name Herpestes edwardsii É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1818 The Indian Gray Mongoose or Common Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a species of mongoose found in southern India. ... Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ... This article is about the country in Europe. ... Binomial name Cervus nippon Temminck, 1838 Subspecies The Sika Deer Cervus nippon is a typical member of the family Cervidae. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Dama dama (Linnaeus, 1758) The Fallow Deer (Dama dama) is a ruminant mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. ... Binomial name (Erxleben, 1777) The chital (or cheetal) deer, also known as the spotted deer or axis deer is a deer which commonly inhabits wooded regions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and most of India. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... Binomial name Zimmermann, 1780 The White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized deer found throughout most of the continental United States, southern Canada, Mexico, Central America and northern portions of South America as far south as Peru. ... Binomial name Bison bonasus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Wisent (pronounced vE-zent) is the European bison, species Bison bonasus. ... Binomial name Ovibos moschatus (Zimmermann, 1780) The Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) is a bovine noted for its thick coat and for the strong odor of the male. ... Binomial name Sciurus carolinensis Gmelin, 1788 The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a tree squirrel that is native to the eastern to midwestern United States and the eastern provinces of Canada. ... Binomial name Laxmann, 1769 The Siberian Chipmunk is a member of the chipmunk genus, Tamias. ... Binomial name Castor canadensis Kuhl, 1820 A taxidermied American Beaver The American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is a large semi-aquatic rodent native to Canada, most of the United States and parts of northern Mexico. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1766) Muskrat range (native range in red, introduced range in green) Muskrat Tucker hole, middle Patuxent River marsh, Maryland The Muskrat or Musquash (Ondatra zibethicus), the only species in genus Ondatra, is a large aquatic rodent native to North America, and introduced in parts of Europe. ... Binomial name Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) Brown Rat range The brown rat, common rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat or wharf rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the best-known and common rats, and also one of the largest. ... Binomial name Rattus rattus (Linnaeus, 1758) Black Rat range The Black Rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the Asian black rat, Ship Rat, Roof Rat or House Rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus (Old World rodents) and the subfamily Murinae (murine rodents). ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The common House Mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus equivalent to the common term mouse. ... Binomial name Hystrix cristata Linnaeus, 1758 The Crested Porcupine, also known as the European Porcupine, African Porcupine, or North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), is a member of the Old World porcupine family. ... Binomial name (Molina, 1782) The coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent and the only member of the family Myocastoridae. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Binomial name Sylvilagus floridanus J. A. Allen, 1890 The Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. ...

Birds

Binomial name Threskiornis aethiopicus Latham, 1790 The Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, SE Iraq and formerly in Egypt, where it was venerated and often mummified as a symbol of the god Thoth. ... Binomial name Cygnus atratus Latham, 1790 Subspecies Black Swan New Zealand Swan (extinct) Synonyms Anas atrata Latham, 1790 Chenopis atratus The Black Swan, Cygnus atratus is a large non-migratory waterbird which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest of Australia. ... For the Canadian outerwear manufacturer Canada Goose see Canada Goose (clothing) Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Canada Goose distribution, including native (dark tones) and introduced (light tones) populations Canada Goose summer: yellow Canada Goose all year: green Canada Goose winter: blue Cackling Goose summer: pink Subspecies Dusky Canada Goose Vancouver Canada... Binomial name Oxyura jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1789) Subspecies (North American Ruddy Duck) (Colombian Ruddy Duck) (Andean Ruddy Duck) The Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) is a small stiff-tailed duck. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), otherwise known as the Ring-necked Pheasant or Chinese Pheasant is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name Callipepla californica (Shaw, 1798) The California Quail, Callipepla californica, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. ... Binomial name Colinus virginianus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Bobwhite Quail or Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus, is a ground-dwelling bird native to North America. ... Binomial name Perdix dauurica (Pallas, 1811) The Daurian Partridge Perdix dauurica is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. ... Binomial name (Gray, 1829) The Reevess Pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii is a large (up to 210cm long) pheasant with in the genus Syrmaticus. ... Binomial name Meleagris gallopavo Linnaeus, 1758 For other uses, see Wild Turkey (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Columba livia ( Gmelin, 1789) The Rock Dove (Columba livia), or feral pigeon, is a member of the family Columbidae, Doves and Pigeons. ... Binomial name (Scopoli, 1769) Original (wild) range The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. ... Binomial name (Boddaert, 1783) The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Quaker Parrot, is a species of parrot that originated in the temperate areas of Argentina and Brazil in South America. ... Binomial name Acridotheres tristis (Linnaeus, 1766) The Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis, is a myna, a member of the starling family. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild, also known as St. ... Binomial name Estrilda amandava (Ali & Ripley, 1974) Synonyms Amandava amandava The Red Munia or Red Avadavat is a sparrow-sized bird of the Munia or Silverbill family and is found in South Asia. ...

References

  • Macdonald, D. and P. Barrett (1993) Collins Field Guide: Mammals of Britain & Europe. HarperCollins, London.
  • Svensson, L., P.J. Grant, K. Mullarney and D. Zetterström (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins, London. (ISBN 0 00 219728 6)
  • http://myfwc.com/nonnatives/exotics/resultsClass.asp?taxclass=R

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