General Facts

Flamingos are interesting for a variety of reasons, including their unusual eating strategy of flipping their heads upside down to filter out crustaceans and algae from the water, their legs that resemble stilts, and their characteristic bright pink plumage. Maybe you’ve never given the elegant wading and intricate group dance of flamingos much thought, and … Read more

The most distinguishing characteristic of flamingos, apart from their extended neck and long, thin legs, is perhaps their pink plumage. The name of the species itself is said to have originated from the Spanish word “flame,” “flamengo,” which refers to its flamboyantly bright plumage. However, instead of the vibrant pink we associate with these elegant … Read more

Over the past few months, while many of us were confined within our own countries, European bee-eaters (scientifically known as Merops apiaster) have been getting ready for their annual migration towards the south. The interesting part is that, unlike humans, these birds don’t face any issues with international borders. As they finish their breeding season, … Read more

It’s possible that you now have birds visiting your garden on a regular basis and are searching for strategies to attract other bird species. Alternatively, maybe you’re new to the art of bird watching and would want to know how to attract birds to a bird feeder in your backyard. You can absolutely work on … Read more

With their jet-black feathers, eyes, legs, and beak, crows are a recognisable and gloomy silhouette that most of us are used to seeing. Even though it seems implausible, white crows do sometimes appear. These peculiar corvids are the result of a genetic condition called albinism, which causes the colour pigment melanin to completely disappear from … Read more

It may be difficult to determine the species when you see a little silhouette elegantly gliding above in the summer heat, especially when there are a lot of similarities in size and flying technique. The Purple Martin (Progne subis) and the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), both of which are nimble, acrobatic birds and summertime emblems, … Read more

Do avian species possess ears? We do not notice ears when we gaze at birds. It is easy to question if they are hearing at all. But birds respond to sound and sing to one other. In actuality, birds do have ears, and they have excellent hearing. Simply put, they lack our sense of hearing. … Read more

The smartest birds on the planet and maybe the most entertaining to observe are crows! Crows are fascinating to many birdwatchers, and they may be something you want to attract, even if others see them as a nuisance or even a danger to other songbirds. We’ll look at how to draw crows in this article. … Read more

Duck reproduction involves complex rituals, risk, and sometimes even violence, from courtship and mating to rearing a brood. With more than 30 species in the United States and over 100 species worldwide, we have a lot to learn about these waterbirds! Each species has its own unique way of doing things. Duck mating will be … Read more

Penguins are unlike any other animal because of their nearly human-like posture, tuxedo-like plumage, and small wings at their sides. Ever questioned if they are really birds at all? Discover some amazing information about one of the planet’s most unusual marine species by reading along with us! Basic Penguin Classification Just in case you were … Read more