Like most of us, you’re probably constantly on the lookout on what you can add to your backyard feeders to give the birds plenty of variety and nutrition. A common question that many people ask is whether birds can actually eat popcorn kernels. Many types of birds can eat popcorn […]

It may surprise you to learn that birds are actually dinosaurs. True, they’ve evolved significantly, but that doesn’t dispute the fact that birds are the only true living remains of the dinosaur age. In fact, birds aren’t just descendant from dinosaurs, they are dinosaurs. Common-day birds evolved from a group […]

Many people are not aware that apart from seeds, nuts, insects, fruit and berries, birds can also eat rocks and pebbles. Have you ever witnessed this phenomenon and wondered why birds eat rocks? Primarily, many birds will eat rocks to help with their digestion. You see, birds do not have […]

You know that birds eat all manner of seeds and grains in the wild. Some birds also eat fruits, berries, nuts and insects. But, have you ever wondered whether birds can eat chia seeds? You’ll be pleased to learn that most birds that commonly eat seeds, can also eat chia […]

Mourning doves are common songbirds that can be found right around North America. Generally, they’re fawn-colored and have black spots on their wings. Their tails are quite long which distinguishes them from other dove species. In general, a mourning dove lives for around 1.5 years. This depend entirely on its […]

When you’re looking at an inexpensive way to add some variety and nutrition to your backyard feeders for the local bird population, why not consider oatmeal. Oatmeal is full of protein, carbohydrates and is also low in fat. It provides a lot of nutrition for birds, especially during the winter […]

While, as bird lovers, we want to attract certain species to our backyard, there are areas around our homes where we don’t want birds to congregate or build nests. For instance, it’s not ideal for birds to be nesting under the eaves as this can cause both a mess with […]

Birds come in all shapes and sizes. There are tiny birds like hummingbirds and at the other end of the spectrum, there are very large birds that have massive wingspans. These large birds are amazing to watch as they circle in the sky above. Of all the species, some of […]

You know that many birds migrate to warmer climates when the outside temperatures start to drop. This leads us to the question whether birds are warm blooded. Birds are definitely warm blooded. Most birds have a normal body temperature of around 106 to 109 degrees Fahrenheit. This body temperature is […]