Birds are one of the most diverse animal class and evidentially one of the most adorable. From poptastic Dracula parrots to extravagant Golden Pheasant–these creatures never cease to amaze with their stunning appearances. And if you’re not a fan of bird watching yet, there’s a species of birds that might encourage you to pick up …
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The animal kingdom is full of the most peculiar beings that not every person knows about. If you’ve never heard anything of an adorable and sometimes creepy bird called African Jacana, you’re just about to learn something new! The Jacanidae family has 8 known species of Jacanas, and one of them is the African Jacana. …
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ALL 35 SUBSPECIES LOOK VERY SIMILAR, ONLY DIFFERING IN MALES WHEN IN BREEDING PLUMAGE. Covered tail to forehead in a striking shade of yellow makes this bird the yellowest North American member of its species! MEET THE YELLOW WARBLER The yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia, formerly Dendroica petechia), is a New World warbler species. All 35 …
An impressive game bird wearing a highly unusual red “horn” on the tip of its head! MEET THE HORNED GUAN The horned guan (Oreophasis derbianus) is an impressive, unmistakable bird that is named for the unusual red “horn” of bare skin at the tip of its head. Adults sport a horn that averages between 1.6 …
A tiny bright-red bird that is unmistakable not only because of its color but also because of its hyperactive state! THE RED WARBLER The red warbler (Cardellina rubra) is a small passerine, measuring 12.5–13.5 cm (4.9–5.3 in) in length, weighing in at 7.6 to 8.7 g (0.27 to 0.31 oz). Adult birds are red overall, …
A spectacular, glossy velvet-black bird with a striking scarlet daub on the chest and an iridescent green crown and throat. THE SCARLET CHESTED SUNBIRD The scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis) has a height of about 15 cms and weighs in at 14 gms. The male’s plumage is black, with an iridescent emerald green crown and chin. …
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A beautiful bunting wearing an electric blue and rose-pink-colored vest! THE ROSE-BELLIED BUNTING The rose-bellied bunting or Rosita’s bunting (Passerina rositae) is a 3.5 to 14.5 cm (5.3 to 5.7 in) long bird and weighs in at around 19.5 to 20.5 g (0.69 to 0.72 oz). The male’s crown is purplish-blue and is electric blue …
When we think of parrots, we usually imagine them as green, red, or blue-colored birds. However, the types of parrots are a lot more diverse than you might think. After all, there are 393 different species of them that all are quite different from one another. From sulfur-crested cockatoos to bronze-winged parrots, these colorful birds …
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There’s a reason why the cute baby animal pics scene is dominated by mammals like kitties and bunnies, but you don’t see a lot of baby birds. It’s because most of them have some serious awkward phases (with the exception of ducks and chickens… they seem to be blessed with looking cute in their baby …
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For many years, people were in the dark about how other animals see. Thankfully, recent scientific research has revealed an amazing world of animal vision diversity. For example, a dragonfly’s brain works so fast that it sees movements in slow motion, snakes pick up infrared heat signals from warm objects, thus detecting their prey, whereas …
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