Birds

Cretzschmar’s Bunting (Emberiza caesia)

Cretzschmar's Bunting is found in the Eastern Mediterranean region. A bright pink bill and prominent pale eye-ring prevent confusion with most other buntings in all plumages, but these characteristics...

5 Of The Biggest Water Contamination Disasters In The World

Throughout history, there have been many disasters that have been man-made including water contamination disasters. These contaminants affect...

Diamond dove: A Captivating Marvel in the World of Birds

Description: The diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata) is the smallest member of the pigeon family. The red-eye dove is...

Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus)

Habitats: 'BOOM-AND-BUST' controls the rarely seen Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus).  During the day, they rest quietly in groups among...

Bearded wood partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus)

FAMILY - Among the New World quails, the bearded wood partridge belongs to the family Odontophoridae. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS - With a...

Painted Bunting Songs

Birds' songs are very melodious in their habitats. Painted bunting songs are one of the most captivating sounds in nature. Painted bunting (Passerina ciris)...

Grey-fronted Honeyeater (Ptilotula plumula)

Habitat: The grey-fronted honeyeater (Ptilotula plumula) replaces yellow-plumed honeyeaters (Ptilotula ornata) in stunted desert mallee and eucalypt woodland in a ring around arid Australia, both...

Yellow-plumed Honeyeater (Ptilotula ornata)

Habitat: Similar in its feeding habits and behavior to white-plumed and gray-fronted honeyeaters. The yellow-plumed honeyeater (Ptilotula ornata) replaces those species in southern Australia's wetter...

Purple-gaped Honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius)

Habitat: The purple-gaped honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius) is confined to stands of dense, short, elongated mallee and its fringing heaths around the southern Australian coast...

The Sociable Red-fronted serin

INTRODUCTION Serinus (canaries) is a genus of finches belonging to the Fringillidae family of birds. That includes several sparrows, brambling and chaffinches. The major birds...

Australian Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius)

The Australian Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius) flies across the road and along the pathway in the dry landscape of inland Australia. Adding sparkle to the...

The Mystery Bird Yellow-Billed Oxpecker

The Mystery Bird Yellow-Billed Oxpecker “Buphagus africanus” is a beautiful passerine bird in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. The name “oxpecker” is related...

Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicaria)

Identification Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicaria) is seen primarily along the Atlantic seaboard. This is a rather larger, chunkier, and moderately larger-headed bird than the red-necked,...

Grass Owl (Tyto capensis)

Habitat: Grass owls live in large flocks and hunt small nocturnal ground mammals at night, similar to barn owls. As a result, its range...

The Spectacular Madagascar crested ibis (Lophotibis cristata)

The Madagascar Crested Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) is relatively common in the majority of the forests, from the Marovony Forest south through the Anosyenne Mountains...