To become a CMCA, a candidate must successfully complete a 16-hour course and pass the National Certification Examination. In addition, CMCA applicants must have a certain number of âpointsâ which can be obtained through attending CAI and other industry events, serving on a CAI â Illinois Committee, and participating on other levels.
in: Potoo. The potoos (POH-too) are a family, Nyctibiidae of Strisorean birds related to the nightjars, Oilbird, frogmouths and the swifts, hummingbirds and owlet-nightjars. The seven extant species of potoos all belong to the genus Nyctibius (NIC-tih-BYE-us).
With its brilliant red feathers, head crest, black throat and face mask, the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is Oklahoma's most recognizable songbird. The female is light brown to pale yellow with reddish tinted wings, tail and head crest. Her bill is also reddish-orange. Both sexes are equally adept with song.