Unlike any other known living thing these trees and the ancient cliff cedars (Thuja occidentalis) of the Niagara Escarpment show no sign of the degenerative aging process. ❋ Dr. Reese Halter (2010)
Despite its name, the London plane is actually a cross between the American sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis ) and the Oriental plane of central Asia ( Platanus orientalis ), first propagated at the Oxford Botanic Garden about 1670. ❋ Thomas J. Campanella (2011)
On the slopes there are woody plants such as the regional endemic Protea occidentalis. ❋ Unknown (2008)
In addition, these mangrove forests shelter a large number of species in certain groups such as 42 species of birds, including Pelecanus occidentalis, Columbina sp., and Fregata magnificens; carious mammals such as crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus), mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), white-faced capuchin (Cebus capucinus), and jaguar (Panthera onca), and reptiles like Iguana iguana. ❋ Unknown (2008)
The most noteworthy species is the viviparous toad Nimbaphrynoides occidentalis (EN), which occurs in montane grasslands at 1,200-1,600 m and is one of the world's few tailless amphibians that is totally viviparous. ❋ Unknown (2008)
The American White (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is usually found on inland freshwater lakes, while the Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a coast-dweller. ❋ Unknown (2008)
The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), a widespread and strictly coastal species, is one of 830 bird species found in this hotspot. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Both hedges that line the veggie bed, Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Gold Mops’ and Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ aka ‘Emerald Green’ are visible. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Recherches sur le développement embryonnaire de Nectophrynoides occidentalis Angel, amphibian anoure vivipare. ❋ Unknown (2008)
For example, sycamore (Platanus occidentalis L.), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica L.), and red maple (Acer rubrum L.) are more tolerant of sites that are compacted, poorly drained, or have minesoils primarily derived from siltstones or shales. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Of particular concern is the loss of old-growth forest types such as low-elevation ponderosa pine, western larch (Larix occidentalis), and Douglas-fir. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Other noteworthy breeding birds are brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis and magnificent frigate bird Fregata magnificens. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Rare or threatened birds listed under the United States Endangered Species Act of 1973 include California brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis, bald eagle Haliaetus leucocephalus and peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Establish one or more forest connections between the Cascade and Coast Range forests south of Olympia (the Skookimchuck River valley is a prime candidate that if restored could act as a connection between populations of northern spotted owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) on the Olympic Peninsula and those in the Cascade Mountains) ❋ Unknown (2009)
This zone also contains areas of red fir Abies magnifica with some western juniper Juniperus occidentalis, Jeffrey pine Pinus jeffreyi, western white pine P. monticola and one of the finest virgin sugar pine stands P. lambertiana in the world. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The avifauna includes golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos, bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus, scaled quail Callipepla squamata, Mexican spotted owl Strix occidentalis lucida, great horned owl Bubo virginianus, roadrunner Geococcyx californina, loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus, and cave swallow Hirundo fulva of which the Cavern Natural Entrance has the largest colony in the northern hemisphere which breeds there in the summer. ❋ Unknown (2009)
