Order Passeriformes family Acanthizidae The Australasian Warbler family, Acanthizidae, contains Gerygones, Thornbills, and Scrubwrens. Most species possess muted colors, such as olive, gray, or brown plumage, although some...
Order Galliformes family Phasianidae Galliformes are heavy-bodied birds that primarily feed on the ground, encompassing both domestic and game species. These birds typically have plump bodies, thick necks, and moderately long legs, along with...
Order Passeriformes family Pycnonotidae Bulbuls are a family of medium-sized songbirds belonging to the passerine group. Many of the forest species within this family are commonly called greenbuls. These birds are frequently...
Order Gruiformes family Aramidae: Limpkins The Gruiformes are an order that includes many living and extinct bird families, showcasing a wide geographical diversity. Gruiformes mean “crane-like”. The order includes 14 species of large...
Order passeriformes family Alaudidae Larks in Europe are known for their elaborate calls, which are more complex than most other birds in the region. They are often seen singing from high perches, producing melodious sounds that many...
Order Charadriiformes family Charadriidae The family Charadriidae includes plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The term “plover” is commonly used to refer to all family members. These birds are small to medium-sized...
Order Strigiformes Family Strigidae Owls live on every continent except Antarctica. They belong to two families: typical owls (Strigidae) and barn owls (Tytonidae). Their sizes vary greatly, ranging from 5.12 to 27.56 inches (13 to 70 cm.) Instead...
This was where it all started. Or was it? Which came first, the bird or the egg? Whatever the truth is, nature has identified a strong, complex shape and design most suitable for birds. I have heard it named ‘nature’s miracle of packaging’...
Order Suliformes Family Sulidae Family Sulidae is comprised of the gannets and boobies. One way to differentiate gannets from boobies is that gannet feathers extend forward of the eyes, while booby feathers stop...
Birds have many food sources on this earth, which range from the smallest of seeds, plants, eggs, fish, mammals, carrion and even our garbage. I can’t think of one food source birds don’t try to eat. Some birds have adapted to get to their food...