Birds

Tasmanian Thornbill: A Gem of Temperate Rainforests

Habitat: The Tasmanian Thornbill (Acanthiza ewingii) is found in temperate rainforests and wet sclerophyll shrubberies in Tasmania and islands in the Bass Strait. However, it is also found in...

The Power of Herbs and Spices for Weight Loss and Health

This article discusses the often-overlooked Power of Herbs and Spices for Weight Loss and Health. It highlights a...

White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata)

Habitats & Behaviour: In Australia, the White-fronted Tern is an endemic marine species, never found inland; in contrast, in...

Dragon Blood Tree – Unique Umbrella Shaped Tree

Perhaps the most prominent and distinct plant is evocatively named Dragon Blood Tree. It has a unique and...

The American Kestrel (falcons)

American Kestrel Facts American kestrels are the more streamlined of the raptor species, with long, pointed wings bent back...

Figbird (Sphecotheres viridis)

The figbird is a large oriole with a warty buff face that reddens when excited, eats only fruit and builds flimsy nests. Despite nesting...

Lilac-breasted roller: Most Beautiful Bird in The World

The colorful lilac-breasted roller, "Coracias caudatus," is a member of the roller family of birds. It is widely found in Sub-Saharan Africa and the...

Diamond Finch (Stagonopleura guttata)

Diamond finch (Stagonopleura guttata) are dapper in white, black, grey and red. The Diamond Finch live in scattered groups of five to 50 birds,...

Plum-headed Parakeet Voice: Most Amazing Call in the World

The plum-headed parakeet voice is the most amazing call in the world. It is the most colorful parrot in the world. A renowned bird has...

Small Black Warblers Fly without Landing for Three Days

Small black Warblers that weigh (12 grams) about as much as a stack of 12 business cards fly thousands of miles across the Atlantic during...

Emerald Ground-Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

In Australia, most Emerald Ground-doves (Chalcophaps indica) are found in eastern coastal rainforests, although the birds occasionally visit wet sclerophyll forests and coastal heaths....

The Blackbird – A Jaunty Songster

The Blackbird is one of the most familiar and best-loved garden birds. It is often regarded as uninteresting because of its very familiarity. In...

Sinai Rosefinch (Carpodacus synoicus)

Fringillidae is the family where the Sinai rosefinch belongs. A pale rosefinch may be considered a subspecies. The bird is Jordan's national bird. Its...

Violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps)

Description: The violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps) is rather similar to the Pirre Hummingbird in general appearance and closely related to that species. This species of...

The Long-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii)

Description: The long-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is an imposing creation of God. It is a most widespread member of the genus Aglaiocercus. A lovely long...