Living in Pennsylvania and saw some big birds but are not sure which ones they were? Pennsylvania is known for its avifauna. According to the Pennsylvania Ornithological Records Committee (PORC), there are over 430 species of birds there! And just like in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, and Texas, plenty of those can grow up …
Living in Illinois and saw some big birds but are not sure which ones they were? Illinois is known for its avifauna. According to the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC), there are over 450 species of birds there! And just like in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas, plenty of those can grow up …
Eye color varies dramatically in owls. It can range from black, brown, orange, yellow, to green, and some other variations. The color of an owl’s eyes depends on the pigments and light refraction, just like the color of their plumage. According to a 2018 study, most nocturnal owls have dark eyes, while those that hunt …
Eye color varies dramatically in owls. It can range from black, brown, orange, yellow, to green, and some other variations. The color of an owl’s eyes depends on the pigments and light refraction, just like the color of their plumage. According to a 2018 study, most owls with yellow-colored pupils are diurnal (most active during …
Despite being among the smallest regions in the USA, the Northeast is brimming with avifauna. In this article, you will find beautiful pictures and a lot of useful information about the habitat and behavioral patterns of many backyard bird species in the northeastern United States. Examples of birds of the northeast include purple finches, northern …
Birds will use their beaks for almost anything: to grab food, build nests, fight other birds, clean their feathers, or regulate their body temperature. But have you ever imagined what birds would look like without beaks? In this article, with a little help of Photoshop, we will show you what 7 famous species of birds …
Birds come in all shapes and sizes – out of over 440 species in Minnesota, there are plenty of those that are extremely small! Birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. Bird ancestors realized that shrinking was the way to go forward in order to survive – this “miniaturization process” started some …
Birds come in all shapes, colors, and sizes – out of the 18,000 species that exist today there are plenty of those that are small and green! Their miniature size and green color allow them to blend well with the environment and stay out of sight of larger raptors. Although the green color is mostly …
Japan has a very rich avifauna to explore – there are over 720 bird species there. Whether you spot a Japanese eagle in nature or see one in a photo, its powerful hooked beaks, strong legs, and powerful talons won’t leave you indifferent! Examples of eagles in Japan include the crested serpent-eagle, mountain hawk-eagle, greater …
With over 140 sparrow species in total in the world, many of them are with red coloration on their heads! Examples of sparrows with red heads include the chipping sparrow, cinnamon ibon, chestnut sparrow, tepui brushfinch, russet sparrow, and many others. Brilliant red colors on their heads are not just accidental, they serve a purpose. …
Often well-camouflaged, there are plenty of birds that are active at night in Florida! Examples of nocturnal birds in Florida include the barn owl, yellow-crowned night heron, Antillean nighthawk, great horned owl, chuck-will’s-widow, and many others. Do some of them sound familiar? Let’s jump in and see what each of these looks and sounds like! …
Michigan is famous for its rich avifauna – there are over 450 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! Examples of nocturnal birds in Michigan include the barred owl, common nighthawk, American woodcock, eastern whip-poor-will, barn owl, and many others. Do some of them sound familiar? Let’s jump …