Band-tailed Barbthroat: A Tiny Hummingbird Like No Other
IDENTIFICATION: The Band-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes ruckeri) takes its name from its striking black-and-white tail pattern and the dusky, bristly feathers of its chin and upper...
Pied Heron (Egretta picata)
Pied herons, or pied egrets (Egretta picata) are exclusively tropical and locally abundant on the coastal flood plains of northern Australia.
They are dainty, gregarious...
Orange-Breasted Bunting: Nature’s Brightest Jewel
The colorful Orange-Breasted Bunting “Passerina leclancherii” is a species of bunting belonging to the family Cardinalidae. The orange-breasted bunting is endemic to Mexico, where...
White-tufted Sunbeam: A Rare Gem of the Hummingbird World
Identification: White-tufted Sunbeam (Aglaeactis castelnaudii) species is a typical sunbeam with a stocky outline, short bill, and mainly dark blackish-brown plumage, with a broad,...
Crimson-breasted Woodpecker: A Feathered Jewel of the Forest
Size: The crimson-breasted woodpecker or scarlet-breasted woodpecker (Dendrocopos cathpharius) is about 17–18 cm in length.
Identification: The woodpecker has a variable crimson band across the...
Marvelous Spatuletail: A Unique Tail of Extraordinary Bird
Description: The Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis) is a unique, remarkable hummingbird named for the male’s unusual tail, formed by just two pairs of feathers.
In...
12 Stunning Images to Understand the Butterfly Life Cycle
In this blog post, you will understand the butterfly life cycle with the help of the following 12 images.
I - All butterflies go through...
Lily Flower Information: Discover the Breathtaking Beauty in Every Shape and Color
Lily flower information you should know before planting it.
These are the true lilies as opposed to the daylilies described in this article which...
Moraea Villosa: The Stunning ‘Eye Flower’ You Need in Your Garden
The beautiful Moraea Villosa is a species of peacock moraea.
It is normally a group of plants named for the large conspicuous eye-shaped patterns...
Green-and-black fruiteater: A Jewel of the Rainforest
The green-and-black fruiteater “Pipreola riefferii” is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.
The green-and-black fruiteater has broad bills, hooked tips, rounded wings, and...