Out of all animals in the world, birds are probably some of the most colorful ones. Whether you like to casually spot them while walking on the streets or observe wild birds in their natural habitat, there are plenty of those with colorful plumage that will amaze you. Usually, males are the ones that are …
People living in San Antonio, Texas, don’t need to travel far outside the city to see its wildlife and experience the outdoors! Every year, millions of birds either pass or stay in San Diego, allowing birdwatchers to admire their beauty. Bird species you’re likely to encounter in San Diego are northern mockingbirds, blue jays, barred …
If you live in New York City, you don’t have to travel far and wide to see the city’s most common birds! Every year, millions of birds either pass or stay in NYC, allowing birdwatchers to admire their beauty. Here are just a few of the bird species you’re likely to encounter in NYC: common …
According to the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee (FOSRC) there are 536 bird species in Florida. 167 of those occur accidentally, 18 have been introduced, 4 are extinct, and 1 has been extirpated. We went through the entire list to find white-colored ones but unfortunately, there aren’t too many of them that are tiny. Examples …
White is an attention-grabbing color associated with light and symbolizes purity, peace, and cleanliness. That’s why seeing a bird that is white can instantly brighten your day. The list of such birds, especially the small ones, is extensive. Birds get their color from different pigments – the absence of melanin will result in pure white …
Tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the Equator that are rich in all types of vivid-looking birds. And a study from 2022 examining bird colors confirmed that tropical birds are about 30% more colorful than their temperate relatives! After examining over 24,000 photos of 4,500 bird species, scientists concluded that male and female tropical …
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 …