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).
Description. The Northern Cardinal is one of the most well known birds in America. It is undoubtedly a favorite as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky all honor the cardinal as their state bird. Two professional sports teams and several universities have made the cardinal their mascots. In most places, the cardinal can not be mistaken for any other bird. The Summer or Scarlet Tanager may look similar from a distance, but the cardinal usually gives itself away with its loud, musical whistle, or short âcheckâ note.