“The night was dark and stormy – the rain came tumbling down, the shadow of the raven ……”. This is the typical scenario in fictional horror novels and movies where ravens and crows are stereotyped. Their dark colours, large bills, and equally...
Ostriches belong to a group called ‘ratites.’ (Group of flightless birds) When we think of flightless birds, a handful of species come to mind, such as ostriches, rheas, emus, kiwis, penguins, and cassowaries. There are approximately 60 species of...
Sea ducks, also known as Merginae, are a group of waterbirds belonging to the Anatidae family, including geese, ducks, and swans. These birds have evolved to live in marine environments and have adapted unique physical features to thrive in this...
Although fish are high in protein and nutritious, they are elusive to catch. Aside from the fact that they live in water, they are slippery and very fast. Fish have been a favourite food source for birds for thousands of years. Birds have adapted...
According to the International Ornithological Committee, there are 240 different species of woodpeckers. They are spread worldwide except for Australia, New Guinea, Madagascar, and New Zealand. This means you can almost go anywhere on holiday and...
This wonderful world of birds is impressive. There is so much to explore regarding all aspects of their lives. We will explore one of those aspects in this article. It involves some of their unusual dining guests. Let’s have a look at them...
Birds that migrate? What necessitates this? When the climate changes and it gets colder, food becomes scarce, which is the primary drive for migrators to find grounds further south where food is more abundant. They don’t just get up and fly randomly...
Weavers, what beautiful birds, especially during its frenetic breeding season. After molting, the males display their beautiful new colors. This brings the annual race to start weaving and building their intricate nests. They use their excellent...