The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia)
Description
The spotted sandpiper is a member of the family, Scolopacidae. It includes numerous species of shorebirds, e.g., sandpipers, tattlers, knots, godwits, curlews, yellowlegs, willets,...
The Facts of Bald Eagle
Facts of Bald Eagle
Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) have long rounded wings, large hooked bills, sharp talons, and are the largest birds of prey in...
Yellow-billed Kingfisher (Syma torotoro)
Yellow-billed Kingfisher is a medium-size tree kingfisher. The tropical haunts of this least known of Australian kingfishers are so remote that few ornithologists have...
Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus)
Behavior and habitats: The Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus), a long-tailed bird that lives mostly on the ground, builds its own nest and rears its...
The Facts of Marsh Wren
Description
Wrens are small insectivorous birds that live in a variety of habitats throughout the United States. They have long, slender bills adapted for gleaning...
Oriental magpie robin song
Vocalizations: The Oriental Magpie Robin song is the most melodious note you will probably hear. In the non-breeding season, it is shy and quiet,...
Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)
The size of the Eurasian Pygmy Owl is approximately 17–18 cm in length, with a wingspan of 35–36 cm. Eurasian Pygmy Owl is a...
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
Family: The belted kingfisher (Cerylealcyon, formerly Megaceryle alcyon) is a member of the family Alcedinidae in the order Coraciiformes.
Behavior: The belted kingfisher is a medium-sized bird...
Little Bronze Cuckoo: A Graceful Flier That is Symbol of Resilience and Adaptability
Family: The little bronze cuckoo (Chrysococcyx minutillus) is a member of the cuckoo family Cuculidae in the genus Chrysococcyx.
Habitat and Behavior: The little bronze...
Beach thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris)
Beach thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) have a deep, heavy bill that is quite large compared to that of any other thick-knee species, which makes it...