Sometimes we see birds laying on the ground, seemingly lifeless. Sometimes, we know why they are there, like when a bird flies into windows and hits the ground. Other times, we are clueless about what happened to them. It’s important to understand what’s going on with a bird that is in this situation. If the…
Ravens are fascinating creatures. They have a mystical quality about them that can seem otherworldly, which is why they’ve been the subject of so many myths and legends over the years. Ravens are highly intelligent, and if you have the chance to train one properly, they can be an absolutely amazing pet. They’re a good…
Get comfortable because you are about to be astonished by the appearance of these blue, flying wonders. The blue feathers present in all or part of the plumage of some birds are not related to the birds’ diet, as it has been proven that the stomach chemicals dissolve the blue pigments contained by fruits, for…
Why do some black birds have white bellies? 10 Beautiful Examples! Perhaps you have spotted a black bird with a white underbelly on your garden fence, in a tree at the park, or flying out over the ocean? Black and white birds are common, but black birds with white underbellies are part of a more…
Beaks are a type of mouth typical to birds, with toothless jaws covered by a layer of keratin. Beaks have evolved differently for each bird species, adapting to have different functions for them and their environment: feeding (themselves and the younglings), building nests, regulating bird’s body temperature, grooming, mating, and defense. There are several categories…
When it comes to birds with impressively long tail feathers, the peacock is surely the first bird that springs to mind. However, when you delve deeper into the forests, jungles, and plains of the world you’ll find many species with fascinating plumage ranging from bright colors to surprisingly lengthy tail feathers. Here, we’ll look at…
The fact that birds do not have teeth is only partially true. A few species of birds developed mandibles with tomia, which are structural alterations that allow birds to grip and help break down their nourishment (hunt, break prey, crack seeds, and so on). Except for most species of falcons, which have their tomial tooth…
Birds with long legs are usually carnivorous or insectivorous birds living in swamps, lakes, areas with a high level of humidity, and near water in general. They feed on frogs, fish, insects, invertebrates, and other delicacies in the mud, sand and silt at the bottom and round the edges of water bodies. The long legs…
We share our environment with these beautiful little (or sometimes pretty big) creatures, with hypnotizing plumage that mesmerizes us every time we are lucky enough to see them. From all sorts of colors, with stripes, dots, or extra feathers, these unique plumages tell us secrets about the type of bird in front of you, to…
Ever watched a metal concert? People there often do a motion called “head-banging”. It’s when they violently shake their heads up and down. You’ve probably seen it before. If you put that into the context of lizards, then head banging is basically what a lizard does (only at much slower speeds). The internet is full…