Birds

The Modoc War 1872

From 1872 to 1873, the Modoc War, also known as the Lava Beds War, occurred in northeastern California and southeastern Oregon between the Modoc tribe and the United States...

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...

Brown Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia amboinensis)

The widespread clearing of rainforest and illegal hunting have resulted in a decline in the Brown Cuckoo-Dove. Yet...

The Bullfrog (true frog family)

There are typical frogs with adults being truly amphibious. They tend to live at the edge of water...

White-backed Swallow (Cheramoeca leucosternum)

Habitat: White-backed Swallow (Cheramoeca leucosterna) is one of Australia's only endemic species of communal birds. Although they disperse...

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...

Radiant Beauty of Bullock’s Oriole – North American Songbird

Physical characteristics: Bullock's Oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, native to North America. It is a medium-sized bird, typically measuring...

Montagu’s Harrier – Graceful Flight is Characterized by Powerful and Elegant Wingbeats

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) is 43–47 cm in length with a wingspan of 105–125 cm. The male weight is about 260-265g while the female...

10 American Birds of Prey

American birds of prey have keen eyesight, sharp talons, and powerful beaks, which they use to capture their prey. The Birds of prey, also...

Greater Roadrunner: Cool and Quirky Facts

Family: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is a member of the cuckoo family Cuculidae Behavior: Unlike the other species of North American cuckoo, the Greater Roadrunner...

Spotted Bowerbird (Chlamydera maculate)

The spotted bowerbird (Chlamydera maculata) is a sedentary passerine found across much of eastern Australia's drier habitats. Despite the local abundance, it is believed...

Chiming Wedgebill Call

Chiming Wedgebill Call and Song: Both sexes utter sweet, descending chimes of four to six notes, did-you-get-drunk, with emphasis on the last note, monotonously...

Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)

Family: The yellow-throated sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) is a member of the family Passeridae Size: The size is about 16 cm and has a mass of...