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...
Red-Tailed Hawk (buteo hawks)
The Red-tailed Hawk Facts
The family Accipitridae includes most birds of prey except falcons, owls, and American vultures. Buteo hawks are moderately large soaring hawks...
Jacky winter (Microeca fascinans)
Throughout the open eucalypt woodlands of Australia, Jacky Winter (Microeca fascinans) is widely distributed. The Jacky winter is a bird that is familiar to...
Green kingfisher: Nature’s Emerald Jewel
Habitat: The green kingfisher lives around the forested edges of freshwater lakes, ponds, and streams. It enjoys still or slowly flowing water, and while...