Birds

The Sunset Crater of Arizona

Sunset Crater Volcano is approximately one thousand years old. The last eruption took place sometime between about 1080 and 1150 AD. Sunset Crater, located in north-central Arizona, is the...

10 Cool Facts of Rivoli’s hummingbird

Magnificent Hummingbird was formerly known as Rivoli's Hummingbird after François Victor Masséna, the second Duke of Rivoli,...

Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis)

The Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis) is about 15 cm in length. It is closely related to the house...

Song of American Robin

The song of American Robin is the most melodious melody in the world. The male American Robin sings...

Black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae)

Family: Black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) belongs to the family Campephagidae in the order Passeriformes. Habitat: Cuckoo shrikes so named...

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...

10 Cool Facts of Eastern Bluebird

Facts of Eastern Bluebird The state bird of Missouri and New York is the eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). The little migratory thrush is found in...

Bridled Honeyeater (Bolemoreus frenatus)

Habitats: Bridled Honeyeaters (Bolemoreus frenatus) are active, aggressive nomads in northeastern Queensland rainforests. The yellow 'bridle' extending from the bill to the ears gives...

Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa)

Diet: Rarely seen Rufous Owls (Ninox rufa) feed mainly on birds and arboreal mammals, such as Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps), and flying foxes, which...

Oriental dwarf kingfisher: Vivid Elegance In a World of Colors

Description: The Oriental dwarf kingfisher is distinguished by its remarkable plumage of metallic lilac, orange, and vivid blue patches. It is the smallest species...

Buff-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides)

Family: The buff-rumped thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides) is a small passerine bird, a member of the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Identification: Both adult sexes...