There is a very simple rule for remembering the difference between parrots and parakeets: All parakeets are parrots. But not all parrots are parakeets. Parakeets are just one species of …
Lovebirds are cheerful, active, brilliantly colored, and beautiful birds. Also known as “pocket parrots,” in the wild, they live under extremely harsh conditions. As a result, they are easy to …
Ravens are beautiful, intelligent, fascinating birds that have captured the attention of millions of birdwatchers around the world. Entire books have been written about ravens. Some ornithologists dedicate their careers …
Flamingos are possibly the most eye-catching of all birds. Their colorful plumage, their long legs and sinuous necks, and their distinctive smile make them among the most photogenic members of …
As many bird enthusiasts know, parakeets are social creatures and need the company of other birds in order to live a happy life. However, what happens when a parakeet is …
Woodpeckers are a wonderfully diverse group of birds that can be found over almost all the world. Most of us are only familiar with woodpeckers by their familiar pecking sound, …
Owls are fascinating creatures and if you, like me, live in metropolitan cities you can rarely spot them. The only time we are reminded of owls is in horror movies …
Many people love the idea of bird feeders, but are bird feeders bad for birds? Bird feeders can advance the spread of avian disease and disrupt the environment exponentially. Since …
The word ‘Hurricane’ puts everyone on alert and the next thing we know we are preparing for it indoors or leaving town. Well, the birds react just like us. They …
When we think of bird eggs, most of thinking these of white or brown color (maybe coz you also start thinking of omelet and sunny side-ups). But the beautiful world …