Birds

Red-bellied Pitta – A Vibrant Colorful Bird

The brightly colored Red-bellied Pitta (Pitta erythrogaster) breeds from October to December or January in the rainforest of the Cape York Peninsula and then migrates to southern Papua New...

The Facts of Golden Pheasant

The stunning golden pheasant is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and belongs to the family...

Butcher’s Broom: The Fascinating Plant with Fruits Growing on Its Leaves

The mysterious and rarely seen Butcher's Broom, "Ruscus aculeatus," is a low-growing permanent shrub. It has hard, erect...

The Healing Powers of the Earth

In ancient times and during the middle ages, the healing powers of the earth were extensively used for...

The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet

Description: A small Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus) is one of two similar but allopatric Touit parrotlets with brown...

Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus)

Family: Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus) belongs to the family Columbidae Behavior: In the early years of colonization on the east coast, pioneers discovered Topknot Pigeons...

Alexandra’s Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae)

Family: The Alexandra's Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) is an Australian bird of the parrot family Psittaculidae. Habitat: Its habitats are found in frequent sandy, spinifex deserts, dry...

Heuglin’s Robin (white-browed robin-chat)

  Description Heuglin's Robin is the most wide-ranging Cossypha robin in the Afro tropical region but has only a limited distribution in the more tropical parts...

Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida)

Family: Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida) is a member of the family Columbidae Habitats: The peaceful dove is a closely related species of animal that can...

The Facts of Golden Pheasant

The stunning golden pheasant is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and belongs to the family Phasianidae (pheasants). The Golden Pheasant, or...

Blyth’s Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum)

Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) is a damp woodland in NE Europe. It is very similar to both Marsh and European Reed Warblers. Blyth’s...

Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula)

Identification: The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) is a transatlantic vagrant. This tiny jewel forages almost feverishly over the lowest branches of trees and shrubs;...

Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus)

The Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus) is a large and powerful bird of prey known for its impressive size and hunting abilities. The Gyr Falcon...

Turkey Vulture: Range, Behavior, Diet, and Unique Survival Traits

The Turkey Vulture is the most widely distributed in North America. It is found in most of the United States and has expanded its...

Dark-eyed Junco Male vs Female

Dark-eyed Junco Male vs Female - Dark-eyed Juncos exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning that there are noticeable differences between male and female individuals. This can be...