Nature

Williamson’s Sapsucker: Beauty in the Bark

The Williamson’s Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) is one of the four sapsucker species occurring in North America. Unlike other sapsuckers, the male and female plumages are so dissimilar that it...

The Magical Colors of Golden-Breasted Starling

The Golden-Breasted Starling has been called the most beautiful starling in the world. The golden-breasted starling (Lamprotornis regius)...

The Brown Falcon: Nature’s Master of Versatility and Adaptability

Habitat: The Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) is usually seen alone or in pairs, but in the non-breeding season...

The Breathtaking Ghost apple or white apple

Ghost apple, or white apple, is a brand-new, one-of-a-kind variety from Zaiger Genetics. The ghost apple is a...

The Best Planning and Planting a Herbs Garden

Every good herbs garden design book advises a designer gardener to first take your squared paper and in...

Alexandra’s Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae)

Family: The Alexandra's Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) is an Australian bird of the parrot family Psittaculidae. Habitat: Its habitats are found in frequent sandy, spinifex deserts, dry...

What Can You Put on a Dog’s Paws to Protect Them?

Moreover, do you even have to? The short answer is yes. Just like the health of your own feet, keeping your dog’s paws healthy is...

Heuglin’s Robin (white-browed robin-chat)

  Description Heuglin's Robin is the most wide-ranging Cossypha robin in the Afro tropical region but has only a limited distribution in the more tropical parts...

Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida)

Family: Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida) is a member of the family Columbidae Habitats: The peaceful dove is a closely related species of animal that can...

The Facts of Golden Pheasant

The stunning golden pheasant is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and belongs to the family Phasianidae (pheasants). The Golden Pheasant, or...

Blyth’s Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum)

Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) is a damp woodland in NE Europe. It is very similar to both Marsh and European Reed Warblers. Blyth’s...

Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula)

Identification: The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) is a transatlantic vagrant. This tiny jewel forages almost feverishly over the lowest branches of trees and shrubs;...

Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus)

The Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus) is a large and powerful bird of prey known for its impressive size and hunting abilities. The Gyr Falcon...

Yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri)

The Yellow-headed Day Gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri) is a species of lizard found in Madagascar. They are known for their distinctive bright yellow heads and...

Turkey Vulture: Range, Behavior, Diet, and Unique Survival Traits

The Turkey Vulture is the most widely distributed in North America. It is found in most of the United States and has expanded its...