An Overview of the Sunbird Family in Kenya
The magical curved beak birds of the sunbird family in Kenya are shining, striking, and superb. These sunbirds, of course, can all be found...
Red-throated pipit (Anthus cervinus)
IDENTIFICATION – The Red-throated pipit (Anthus cervinus) size is about 14-15 cm in length. This pipit is slightly plumper and shorter-tailed than Meadow Pipit,...
Singing Bushlark (Mirafra javanica)
Habitat: In tone rather than pattern, the Singing Bushlark (Mirafra javanica) varies widely around Australia. Thomas Horsfield first described the singing bush lark in...
Cape Barren Goose – Nature’s Incredible Grey Giant!
Habitats: The Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) is not typical geese. They have reticulate scaling on their feet, their syrinx, or voice box, lacks...
Spotted Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
The spotted turtle-dove was released in Australia for the first time in 1870 in Melbourne. Other releases followed in Adelaide (1881), Perth (1898), and...
Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia rnelanoleuca)
Flying Wonga Pigeons are rarely seen unless they have been disturbed. It spends the majority of its time on the ground and mostly walks,...
Pets, Messengers, and Symbols of Peace: Pigeons and Doves
Pigeons and doves are sweet pets, messengers and symbol of peace. Two billion pigeons in one flock is quite a bird story, but it's...
The Little Gorgeous Banded Broadbill
The banded broadbill is a species of bird in the Eurylaimidae family. The banded broadbill “Eurylaimus javanicus”. It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia,...
American pipit (Anthus rubescens)
IDENTIFICATION - American pipit size is about 15.5-17 cm in length. It is known as American Pipit in North America and called Buff-bellied Pipit...
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Description: The purslane plant (Portulaca oleracea) is a very common weed in moist, sandy soils. However, French gardeners have developed specific varieties for salads....