Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
Nothing reminds us that they are living dinosaurs like birds with long necks. They are much smaller than their prehistoric cousins, but that articulated neck is straight out of Jurassic Park. Evolution is a wondrous thing, with adaptations to environments leading to strange creatures. Most long-necked birds are also long-legged. […]
Blue and yellow birds are some of the most beautiful creatures on our planet and can be found in all parts of the world. Most of these birds are fun to watch and good to keep as pets. Blue and yellow birds come in shades from dark blue, bright blue, […]
As you travel through the U.S. and even parts of Canada, you will find an array of birds. You’ll find birds of all shapes, sizes, and – yes – even colors. When it comes to stunning color combos, few stand out as much as our feathered friends that are yellow […]
Since you’re an impassioned birder, you know the thrill of seeing a colorful creature in flight! Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds worldwide, able to fly backward and in figure-eight patterns. Meanwhile, their wings flap busily, roughly 50 times per second. This whirring movement produces the humming sound for which they’re […]
In the world of birds, it is often the males who are brightly colored, especially among the birds with redheads. Nature has evolved them this way to scare off competitors and attract mates. Why focus on birds with redheads? Aside from being some of the most fabulous-looking birds, it also […]
Do you have difficulty distinguishing a raven from a crow? These two birds look so similar that it can be difficult to tell whether you’re looking at a raven or a crow. Even though these two species belong to the same family and share various similarities, there are differences that […]
Have you ever wondered what it means when a bird poops on you? Is it really a sign of good luck as many people believe? Or, is it just a major inconvenience and a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? When it comes to the […]
There are many people around the world who have realized the pleasure of owning a pet bird. Many pet birds, like parrots, are highly intelligent and once they build trust with you, can make excellent companions. So, how do you know that your bird trusts you? There are numerous signs […]
When you observe birds interacting with each other and watch their behavior, have you ever wondered, do birds kiss? You might have witnessed two birds touching their beaks together and thought, how cute! But, are they actually kissing? Birds do, in fact, kiss each other during their courtship rituals and […]
Have you ever marveled at the long migratory flights of birds and wondered whether they ever get tired of flying? These birds fly for thousands of miles to reach their destination. Surely, this must use up a lot of energy. So, do birds get tired of flying? During normal day-by-day […]