Birds

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 (33 cm, bill tip to...

A Cute Miniature Horse Give Therapeutic Benefits to People

A Cute Miniature Horse Give Therapeutic Benefits to People When They’re Really in Need of Them.  Probably you...

A Butterfly as Pests

A butterfly as pests causing concern in Europe is the Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus Marshalli) which is in the...

Sharing a Home with Family, Friends and Strangers

Sharing a Home with Family, Friends, and Strangers - Several animals and birds Share a Home with uninvited...

The Stunning Pictures of Hawaii from a Hexacopter

Pictures of Hawaii from a Hexacopter - The Seattle-based photographer Jon Cornforth uses a remote-controlled Hexacopter and captures...

Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata)

The Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata) is a bird commonly seen along the east coast of Australia today. Among its favorite habitats are long grasses...

Loggerhead Shrike Call

Loggerhead Shrike Call According to Wikipedia, the loggerhead Shrike song range is broad and varied and has been described as harsh and jarring. The bird...

The Curlew Bird and Its Cousin

The Curlew bird (Numenius arquata) is the largest European wader. It is resident, breeding in moorland, grassland, marshes, and dunes. In winter, it is...

The Himalayan cutia (Cutia nipalensis)

Family: The Himalayan cutia, “Cutia nipalensis,” is a bird species in Leiothrichidae.  Distribution: The amazing species inhabit the Himalayan region, found in north India along...

White-throated Treecreeper: Mesmerizing Bird of Wet Sclerophyll Woodland and Rainforest (Latham, 1801)

Family: The White-throated Treecreeper (Cormobates leucophaea) is the most acrobatic member of the family “Climacteridae” of the genus Cormobates. Habitat: White-throated treecreepers' preferred habitat is...

What’s So Special About the Tawny Pipit?

Size: Tawny Pipit, “Anthus campestris” is a large bird of 17 cm in length. Tawny Pipit vs. Richard Pipit? Tawny Pipit is a large, long-legged,...

Long-tailed shrike – What kind of a bird is this?

SIZE The long-tailed shrike “Lanius schach” is also known as “Rufous-backed Shrike”, which is medium size bird. It is about 24-25 cm in length. This...

Yellow Thornbill – The Fascinating Wonders of Woodlands and Their Inhabitants

Family: Yellow Thornbill (Acanthiza nana) is a member of the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Identification: Both adult sexes are similar. The upper parts...

Eungella Honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi)

The Eungella honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi) is probably the last bird species to be discovered on the Australian mainland. Eungella honeyeaters belong to the Meliphagidae...

Northern bobwhite Call and Sounds

Northern Bobwhite Call and Sounds: This bird's distinctive whistling call gives it the name "bobwhite.". The Northern bobwhite has a variety of sounds, including...