Birds

ALDERS, Alnus species

ALDERS, Alnus species Alders belong to the birch family Betulaceae and belong to the genus Alnus. Around 35 monoecious species of trees and shrubs are found in this genus. The...

21 The Strange Satisfying Food Photos

The Strange Satisfying Food Photos - The food presentation, or “plating” has long been a vital aspect of...

The Northern River Otter (Lutra canadensis)

River Otter Facts Mustelids have long, slender bodies, short legs, and anal scent glands. Throughout the family, the male is...

Black-winged Monarch (Monarcha frater)

Family: The black-winged monarch (Monarcha frater) belongs to the family Monarchidae. Range: Australia and New Guinea are home to this species....

Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae)

The Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae) is a bold and persistent hunter, flying directly in pursuit of prey. A...

Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)

DESCRIPTION Alexandrine Parakeet “Psittacula eupatria” is a large 58 cm to 62 cm parrot with a massive red bill giving a “top-heavy” appearance and only...

Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri)

The Erect-crested Penguin belongs (Eudyptes sclateri) to a super species that includes the Fiordland and Snares Penguins. Most of these breeds live in southern...

Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (Piculus callopterus)

Family: The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (Piculus callopterus) belongs to the Picidae family. Movement: The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker is found throughout the year in its suitable range. Vocals: A...

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor)

Habitats: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) neither walks nor swims, except accidentally, because it was adapted to live in the air. As its legs are...

The Violet-crowned Hummingbird

Description One of the several representatives of the genus Agyrtria, which has been subsumed in its entirety into Amazilia. Violet-crowned Hummingbird looks very similar to...

Little Egret (Ardea garzetta)

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is distinguished from other egrets by their slender black bills and nuptial head plumes. Foraging is primarily done on mudflats...

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis)

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) or moyadong is a quiet and unobtrusive bird in contrast to most other Rosellas. This parrot is often overlooked as...

Difference Between a Tree Sparrow and House Sparrow

It is difficult to identify the difference between a Tree Sparrow and House Sparrow. The House Sparrow is a species closely associated with man,...

Xantus’s Hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii)

DESCRIPTION:- Xantus’s Hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii) species are very closely related to White-eared hummingbirds. It shows considerable similarity to the mountain gems (genus Lampornis) and...

The Red Head Moluccan king parrot

DESCRIPTION: The Red Head Moluccan king parrot is a 35 to 40-cm length-only king parrot without a pale blaze across the wing and a...