Birds

Chestnut-breasted Whiteface (Aphelocephala pectoralis)

Chestnut-breasted Whiteface (Aphelocephala pectoralis) belongs to the family Acanthizidae. One of Australia's least known and most rarely seen birds, the Chestnut-breasted Whiteface has not been described until 1871. A nest...

Amazing Benefits of Eating Apples

Amazing Benefits of Eating Apples. Fruits are one of nature's most invaluable health blessings, which cannot be denied...

American pipit (Anthus rubescens)

IDENTIFICATION - American pipit size is about 15.5-17 cm in length. It is known as American Pipit in...

The Orographic Effect and Rain Shadow

The orographic effect, also known as the rain shadow effect, is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when moist...

Blue whistling thrush (Myophonus caeruleus)

Description The Blue whistling thrush (Myophonus caeruleus) is famous for its loud human-like whistling song in the early morning...

Wilson’s Warbler Songs and Other Cool Facts

Wilson's warbler Songs Wilson's warbler songs are made up of multiple loud descending notes that chatter together. Wilson's Warblers' songs consist of simple, sweet, and...

The Amazing Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus)

Identification: Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) is olive-green above with bronze tones and faint buff flecks. Their wings are green, median coverts are dotted white, and...

Lewis’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis)

The Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) measures approximately 26–29 cm in length. The bird was originally discovered by Meriwether Lewis, one of the explorers who...

Glow-throated Hummingbird Facts

If you are nature lover or bird lovers then you should know the Glow-throated Hummingbird facts, which are quite interesting.  Family: The glow-throated hummingbird (Selasphorus...

Glittering Purple-throated Woodstar: The Splendor Jewel in the Avian Kingdom

Introduction: The tiny, purple-throated woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii) is a species of hummingbird that flies like bumblebees. It is one of the four Calliphlox species,...

Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii)

Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii) is a small passerine bird, representing arid mallee, mulga, and bulloke scrubs across inland Australia. The Red-capped Robin is one...

Red-tailed Tropicbird: A Stunning Marvel of the Skies

Family: The red-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) is a stunning marvel of skies and belongs to the family Phaethontidae. Diet: The red-tailed tropicbird is a lovely...

The Graceful Brolga: Discovering the Elegance of Australia’s Iconic Bird

There is no more stately Australian bird than the pale grey, long-legged Brolga (Grus rubicundus). It is known as the Australian Crane or Native...

Mountain Avocetbill: The Tiny Jewel of the Andes

Mountain Avocetbill is one of the most captivating creatures in the bird's kingdom. Mountain Avocetbill "Opisthoprora euryptera" is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae,...

Carolina Parakeet: Nature’s Lost Treasure

There are many ways in this storyline of Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) runs parallel to the tale of the Passenger Pigeon. These birds were both...