The birds chirping may sound pleasant to you in the wee hours with a beautiful sunrise. In contrast, the chirping sound all night long can be extremely annoying and disturbing; especially if you are a light sleeper. It can be a weird fact for a few people but the birds do chirp at night time. […]
The world is full of surprises, you will realize this fact when you get to witness a blue egg. Yes, a blue egg. You must be wondering what kind of a special bird must it be that lays blue eggs. It is not just one bird, but several species of birds that are capable of […]
Most birds live in nests. A nest is a special place built by the birds after egg laying to raise their young. The birds gather material to make the nest and then line it with soft material like feathers to keep the eggs warm. Once the eggs hatch, the chicks live in the nest until […]
Birds are beautiful and cherishing to look at, as long as they do not make themselves at home in your porches. The beautiful creatures can become a menace once they build their nests in your yard. Places that birds like usually settle their in herds and tend to make a lot of noise, robbing your […]
The term hawk refers to birds of prey in any of three senses: Strictly, to mean any of the species in the genera Accipiter, Micronisus, Melierax, Urotriorchis, and Megatriorchis. The widespread Accipiter genus includes goshawks, sparrowhawks, the sharp-shinned hawk and others. They are mainly woodland birds that hunt by sudden dashes from a concealed perch. […]
Peacocks, also known as peafowl, are medium sized birds most closely related to pheasants. Peacocks inhabit warm climates of the Southern Hemisphere. All peacocks are believed to have originated in Asia, but they now inhabit Africa and parts of Australia. They are most common in India. Peacocks live in deserts, dry savannas, forests and dense […]
Geese are waterfowl of the Anatidae family. This group comprises the genera Anser (the grey geese), Branta (the black geese), and Chen (the white geese). Several other birds, mostly related to the shelducks, have “goose” as part of their name but are much more distantly related to the true geese. Geese are large birds, most […]
Cockatoos are one of the most popular pet birds. They are known for their intelligence, beautiful feathers, and playful and outgoing personality. They are very social animals and enjoy being around people. Cockatoos live for up to 40 years in captivity but are not recommended as pets for first-time bird owners. However, they make great […]
While it’s quite common to keep parrots and toucans as “pets” for human entertainment, they are creatures of the wild and not meant to be caged. Thousands of these birds are still taken away from their families and flocks every year, packed up as if they were toys and sold at bird shows, through pet […]
Birds are warm-blooded, covered in feathers and lay eggs. All birds have wings, a beak and stand on two legs. Most birds fly, but some cannot. Some species, particularly penguins and members of the Anatidae family, are adapted to swim. Some birds eat only seeds and berries. Some also eat insects. Birds of prey eat […]