Birds

Marine Iguanas – The Most Disgusting Clumsy Lizards

The much-maligned marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands are so famously homely, and can be described as "hideous-looking" and "most disgusting, clumsy lizards." In fact, the iguanas are not...

Rufous-capped Warbler (Basileuterus rufifrons)

Habitat and Behavior Rufous-capped Warbler (Basileuterus rufifrons) likes to stay in brushy scrub, semi-open areas with scattered bushes and...

Mayapple – A Charming Plant if Used in a Right Way

Mayapple is a very charming plant if used in the right way. In late spring each plant sends...

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) flight is fast, slightly undulating, and direct with rapid wing beats—a typical warbler...

Orange-bellied Parrot: The Prettiest Bird in the World

If you’re searching for the prettiest bird in the world, then you should watch out for the magical...

The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus)

The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus) size is about 13-14 cm in length and 10-12g in weight. A chat of the taiga (i.e. boreal forest)....

Eurasian Skylark “Alauda arvensis”

The Eurasian Skylark is about 17–18 cm in length. It is the most widespread and familiar lark in the European region. The Eurasian Skylark...

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Family: The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a member of the spoonbill family Threskiornithidae in the order Pelecaniformes. Habitat: The Cosmopolitan Glossy Ibis is the...

Northern Harrier Hawk Call and Sound

Northern Harrier Hawk Call and Sound: The Northern Harrier Hawk is known for making a variety of calls, including an alarm call and a song....

Feral Pigeon – Exploring the Facts and Woes of Urban Nomads

Family: Originally from the Northern Hemisphere, the Feral Pigeon (Columba Zivia) is a descendant of the wild rock pigeon. It is a member of...

Chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax)

Family: The chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax) is a member of the family Estrildidae in the genus Lonchura. Habitats: In dry seasons, it is spotted in...

Cuban Trogon: World’s Most Fascinating Bird

The beauty of our motherland is quite astounding, especially when I witness colorful birds. I have always believed that nature is full of stunning...

Northern Goshawk – The Apex Predator of the Avian World

Northern Goshawk “Accipiter gentilis” is about 48–62 cm in length with a wingspan of 95–125 cm. It is much the largest Accipiter but marked...

Black Noddy (Anous minutus)

Family: The black noddy (Anous minutus) is a species of tern in the family Laridae in the order Charadriiformes. Behavior: The black noddy does not...

Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris)

Family: Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris) belongs to the family Ptilonorhynchidae. Range: From southeastern Queensland to southern New South Wales, the green catbird lives in subtropical forests. Wet...