How to Care and Grow Perennial Iris Flowers
Some iris, such as bearded iris, grow from rhizomes; some such as Siberian iris, have fibrous roots. The others, such as Dutch Iris Flowers,...
The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus)
The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus) size is about 13-14 cm in length and 10-12g in weight. A chat of the taiga (i.e. boreal forest)....
Eurasian Skylark “Alauda arvensis”
The Eurasian Skylark is about 17–18 cm in length. It is the most widespread and familiar lark in the European region. The Eurasian Skylark...
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Family: The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a member of the spoonbill family Threskiornithidae in the order Pelecaniformes.
Habitat: The Cosmopolitan Glossy Ibis is the...
Northern Harrier Hawk Call and Sound
Northern Harrier Hawk Call and Sound: The Northern Harrier Hawk is known for making a variety of calls, including an alarm call and a song....
Feral Pigeon – Exploring the Facts and Woes of Urban Nomads
Family: Originally from the Northern Hemisphere, the Feral Pigeon (Columba Zivia) is a descendant of the wild rock pigeon. It is a member of...
Fishing Village in Gouqi Island Slowly Taken Over by Nature
Human beings are used to developing the natural world into settlements but here's what happens when nature adapts to take it back. An abandoned...
Chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax)
Family: The chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax) is a member of the family Estrildidae in the genus Lonchura.
Habitats: In dry seasons, it is spotted in...
Cuban Trogon: World’s Most Fascinating Bird
The beauty of our motherland is quite astounding, especially when I witness colorful birds. I have always believed that nature is full of stunning...
Northern Goshawk – The Apex Predator of the Avian World
Northern Goshawk “Accipiter gentilis” is about 48–62 cm in length with a wingspan of 95–125 cm. It is much the largest Accipiter but marked...