Chowchilla (Orthonyx spaldingii)
In the mountain and valley rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Chowchillas (Orthonyx spaldingii) chatter at dawn and dusk, and occasionally during the day. Group members...
Blue-winged Kookaburra: The Bird That Brings Laughter to the Bush
Laughing Kookaburras are closely related to Blue-winged Kookaburras, which live on the northern and northeastern coastlines of Australia and New Guinea. Usually found in...
Cetti’s Warbler: What Makes This Bird’s So Special?
Description: The only European Cetti’s Warbler, “Cettia Cetti” occurs in damp, bushy, and waterside habitats across warm temperate latitudes from Southern England and NW Africa...
How to Grow Delicious Beets?
The best reason to grow beets is to make homemade borscht. But you can also boil them and serve them with butter or one...
Glory of the Snow – A Bright Blue Star Shaped Flower
The Glory of the Snow delightful bulbs has little bright blue, star-shaped flowers and grass-like leaves. They start blooming shortly after crocuses, which is...
Magnolia Tree – A Handsome Ornamental Tree
The magnolias are handsome ornamental trees. The Magnolia Tree with its showy flowers, its dark green leaves, and its relatively small size. Magnolia Tree...
Are Iguanas Poisonous?
Are Iguanas Poisonous?
Iguanas are an invasive species in South Florida. They have atrophied venom glands that they use to inject their victims when they...
Domino Cuckoo Bee “Thyreus lugubris”
DESCRIPTION:
A black Domino Cuckoo Bee with a distinctive spotted pattern of white hairs on the head, thorax, abdomen, and legs. The bees possess neither...
Masked Tityra “Tityra semifasciata”
Description:
The beautiful Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) is a frugivore of tropical lowlands and is ostensibly resident in the tropical lowlands and foothills of Mexico,...
Zinnia – The Flowers Come in Bright Colors
Zinnias Flower is tender annuals that all gardeners love because they make a great show and are easy to grow. Zinnia is a genus...