As a keen birder, you may have wondered whether birds have tongues. To answer your question, all birds do indeed, have tongues. In fact, most bird tongues look very similar to human tongues, although they generally serve a different purpose. In addition, different bird species have different types of tongues […]

In your quest to learn all about the fascinating world of birds, you may be wondering how birds find worms? There are many bird species that like to eat worms to get the required protein in their diet. These include robins, thrushes, magpies and other omnivorous birds. Through much research, […]

As you drive around the countryside, you might see hundreds of birds sitting on power lines or telephone wires. Have you ever wondered why birds sit on power lines? Primarily, birds will sit on power lines because it gives them an uninterrupted view of the world below. If they’re foraging […]

Where do birds go at night? Seeing as most bird species are diurnal, this means that they’re awake and active during the day and sleep at night, they can be vulnerable to predators while they’re asleep. To ensure their safety, birds have to find safe places at night, high up […]

You’ve probably heard of mealworms, and how they’re good food  for fish and birds. But before you go ahead to buy some, you may want to know if your bird will even eat it. Virtually all insectivorous birds will eat mealworms since they are the larvae of the darkling beetle. […]

Is millet good for birds, I hear you ask. Actually, millet is quite nutritious and generally, birds love it. It also help birds with their digestion and has a calming effect on them. I’ll discuss some of the benefits a bit further on, but first, let me explain what millet […]

There are many different types of bird beaks because they have evolved to adapt to their own specific way of eating, hunting, fighting and other bird species characteristics. Bird beaks can be divided into the generalists shapes (unspecific purpose) and specialists shapes (specific purpose) but within those main groups there […]

Folklore and mythology are full of references to birds. Some are said to bring good luck and fortune, while others are said to bring the opposite. Whether you believe these superstitions is up to you, but for most of them, they are based on folklore and traditions of days gone […]

Many birds react differently if their nest is destroyed. If they are nesting at the time, some will rebuild it while some will choose to abandon it and the eggs or nestlings inside. A lot depends on how many broods they have and whether or not they reuse their nest. […]

Finding a bird’s nest on your property is often a pleasing experience. Watching the eggs hatch and seeing the fledglings grow is a joy, but there are times when this can be very unwelcome. Birds choose their nesting sites for a good reason, but there are times you just have […]