Nature

Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata)

Among Australian robins, the Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata) is the most widespread. The Robins of the Cape York Peninsula and Tasmania are sedentary in the lightly wooded areas of the continent....

Eastern Box Turtle (box turtles)

Order Testudines, Family Emydidae The Eastern Box Turtle is the most terrestrial of the Emydid turtles, having close-fitting shells...

The Family Life Cycle of Earwig

The life cycle of earwig is immediately identifiable by the pincer-like forceps at the end of the body....

Oriental dwarf kingfisher: Vivid Elegance In a World of Colors

Description: The Oriental dwarf kingfisher is distinguished by its remarkable plumage of metallic lilac, orange, and vivid blue...

The Orographic Effect and Rain Shadow

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

The Best Ferns to Grow Indoor

Ferns “Many Genera” give a better softening effect to an indoor environment, which makes them good houseplants. Many people are familiar with that old...

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...

The Amazing Baobab Tree – A Tree of Life!

Grandidier’s Baobab Tree is the biggest and most well-known of Madagascar’s species of Baobabs. It is also known as “Adansonia grandidieri," actually an imposing...

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...

How to Grow Sweet Strawberries?

How to Grow Sweet Strawberries? In growing strawberries, you must know what to expect. Indeed you will get luscious red fruits for shortcakes and pies...

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...