Birds

The Orographic Effect and Rain Shadow

The orographic effect, also known as the rain shadow effect, is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a topographic barrier, such as...

Pale White-eye (Zosterops citronella)

Habitats: Throughout Australia, pale white-eye (Zosterops citronella) is found on small offshore islands in the Torres Strait and...

Atlantic Seaboard Fall line in Eastern United States

The Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line or ”Fall Zone”, is a 1,400 kilometers escarpment where the “Piedmont” and “Atlantic...

Garden Visiting Green Finches

The Green Finches is the largest of a trio of British finches with partly green plumage (the others...

Rose Robin (Petroica rosea)

Behavior: Rose Robin lives in the dense forests of eastern Australia and is delicate in its form and...

The Curlew Bird and Its Cousin

The Curlew bird (Numenius arquata) is the largest European wader. It is resident, breeding in moorland, grassland, marshes, and dunes. In winter, it is...

The Himalayan cutia (Cutia nipalensis)

Family: The Himalayan cutia, “Cutia nipalensis,” is a bird species in Leiothrichidae.  Distribution: The amazing species inhabit the Himalayan region, found in north India along...

White-throated Treecreeper: Mesmerizing Bird of Wet Sclerophyll Woodland and Rainforest (Latham, 1801)

Family: The White-throated Treecreeper (Cormobates leucophaea) is the most acrobatic member of the family “Climacteridae” of the genus Cormobates. Habitat: White-throated treecreepers' preferred habitat is...

What’s So Special About the Tawny Pipit?

Size: Tawny Pipit, “Anthus campestris” is a large bird of 17 cm in length. Tawny Pipit vs. Richard Pipit? Tawny Pipit is a large, long-legged,...

Long-tailed shrike – What kind of a bird is this?

SIZE The long-tailed shrike “Lanius schach” is also known as “Rufous-backed Shrike”, which is medium size bird. It is about 24-25 cm in length. This...

Yellow Thornbill – The Fascinating Wonders of Woodlands and Their Inhabitants

Family: Yellow Thornbill (Acanthiza nana) is a member of the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Identification: Both adult sexes are similar. The upper parts...

Eungella Honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi)

The Eungella honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi) is probably the last bird species to be discovered on the Australian mainland. Eungella honeyeaters belong to the Meliphagidae...

Northern bobwhite Call and Sounds

Northern Bobwhite Call and Sounds: This bird's distinctive whistling call gives it the name "bobwhite.". The Northern bobwhite has a variety of sounds, including...

10 Cool Facts of Eastern Bluebird

Facts of Eastern Bluebird The state bird of Missouri and New York is the eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). The little migratory thrush is found in...

Bridled Honeyeater (Bolemoreus frenatus)

Habitats: Bridled Honeyeaters (Bolemoreus frenatus) are active, aggressive nomads in northeastern Queensland rainforests. The yellow 'bridle' extending from the bill to the ears gives...