Gemstones

Birds

The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

In the right terms, "Sialia" is the Latinized, neuter plural version of the Greek word sialis, a noun meaning a "kind of bird." The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) was...
Birds

Grey Falcon: The rarest raptor in Australia

Habitat: Grey falcon (Falco hypoleucos) is found on the timbered plains of the dry interior. It is one...
Birds

Eurasian Wryneck ‘Jynx torquilla’

IDENTIFICATION Eurasian Wryneck is 16–17 cm in length and 25–27 cm with wingspan. This small, aberrant woodpecker is a...
Amazing

Llangernyw Yew – The Oldest Living Thing in Europe

The Llangernyw Yew is an ancient yew in the village of Llangernyw, Conwy, North Wales. The yew is...
Birds

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher

In early November each year, buff-breasted paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera sylvia) arrive in northern Queensland to breed. A forest will...

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