Birds

Francis Scott Key – Author of the Text of U.S. National Anthem

Francis Scott Key was born in Frederick County on August 1, 1779. He was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet, and, after moving to Washington, D.C., became a...

American Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus)

Well, just like the Turaco, the American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus), has an exceptional color combination of a...

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)

Behavior and Habitats: In the underparts of the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), there is a faint but evanescent rosy...

The Facts of Andean Parakeet

IDENTIFICATION - Andean Parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius) is a 17.5 cm (7 in) stocky darker than the mountain parakeet,...

Brown Bear – The Himalayan Largest Mammal

The Himalayan Brown Bear is known as The Himalayan Red Bear. Its distribution from northern Afghanistan, northern Pakistan,...

Song of American Robin

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

European Roller (Coracias garrulous)

The European Roller (Coracias garrulous) is 30–32 cm in length with a wingspan of 65 – 73 cm. The bird is widespread in the...

Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus)

The Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) is also known by the name of Himalayan black bulbul, or Asian black bulbul the members of the bulbul...

Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus larvatus)

Description: The Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus larvatus) occurs widely in woodlands from East Africa southwards. In southern Africa it is found mainly in the east;...

The Magnificent Atlantic Royal Flycatcher

The Atlantic Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus swainsoni) is a bird belonging to the Tyrannidae family. It is often considered a subspecies of Onychorhynchus coronatus....

11 Small Birds with Long Tails

Small Birds with Long Tails Have you ever been captivated by the mesmerizing world of avian creatures? We have something special for you if that's...

Long-tailed Broadbill – Nature’s Paintbrush at Its Finest

The eye-catching long-tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) is a species of broadbill that is normally found in the Himalayas. It is extending east through Northeastern...

15 Facts of Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca)

Here are 15 interesting facts about Snowy Owl. The Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) is a massive bird that measures between 54 and 70 cm...

Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis)

FAMILY:  Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis), also called sun conures in aviculture, are medium-sized, vibrantly colored parrots native to northeastern South America. It belongs to the...

The Brown Falcon: Nature’s Master of Versatility and Adaptability

Habitat: The Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) is usually seen alone or in pairs, but in the non-breeding season several may be seen within sight...