Nature

Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt)

Family: The orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) is a member of the Megapode family Megapodiidae in the genus Megapodius. Distribution: Orange-footed scrubfowl is found in the coastal vine, rain, and monsoon...

How to Grow Petunia?

Petunias are half-hardy annuals and are related to the potato and other members of the nightshade family. Their...

Difference Between Carolina Wren vs House Wren

Many birders are confused about the difference between Carolina Wren vs House Wren. They have close resemblances, making...

Chestnut-rumped Hylacola (Hylacola pyrrhopygia)

Chestnut-rumped Hylacola (Hylacola pyrrhopygia) is a very alert, evasive, cock-tailed bird of the undergrowth that occurs in dense...

The Exocoetidae and Other Flying Fishes

How do the members of Exocoetidae and other flying fishes compare to other flyers? Researchers traditionally group flying...

The Striking Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

The striking Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is our only regular “long-tailed king-bird.” But it is not only elegant and attractive but also common and easy to...

Fennel – The History Old as the Mediterranean Basin

Fennel has a history as old as the Mediterranean basin where it originated. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all ate its aromatic fruits...

Grey Falcon: The rarest raptor in Australia

Habitat: Grey falcon (Falco hypoleucos) is found on the timbered plains of the dry interior. It is one of Australia’s rarest raptors. Singly or...

The White wagtail (Motacilla alba)

Identification The most familiar is the white wagtail with a combination of black crown and throat (or at least breast band).  This wagtail has white sides...

Incredible NASA Images changes Observed Over 100 Years

The below incredible NASA images show incredible changes have been observed over 100 years or so. If you compare the images, you will know...

Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus)

Brief Description Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus) common name of kelp applies to a broad range of seaweeds of many different species. But for those using herbs...

Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)

Brief Description Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) is a tall, leafy shrub of the South Pacific that has been used for many centuries among the islands...

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker

Identification:  Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) is colorful Mantle glossy black, streaked white, back and rump white. Uppertail black, some white bars on outer feathers,...

Red-browed Pardalote (Pardalotus rubricatus)

Red-browed pardalote (Pardalotus rubricatus) is endemic to Australia, where they glean foliage. North and central Australia, southwest Queensland, northeast South Australia and southwest New...

Forget-Me-Not or Myosotis Sylvatica Flower

Hardy biennials are often grown as hardy annuals, forget-me-nots or Myosotis Sylvatica Flower are typically bright blue but sometimes pink or white. Usually no...