Birds are among the most diverse and familiar animals on earth. They can be found in virtually every habitat from tropical rainforests to icy tundras, soaring above the land or crawling through dense undergrowth. With more than 10,000 known species of birds, they come in a range of shapes and sizes that is astounding. This …
If you have seen birds digging up your lawn, you may have wondered why. In this article, we look at why they do this and how to stop them from destroying your lawn. Birds will dig up your lawn to feed on grubs. The most effective method is to reduce the number of grubs in …
If you have seen magpies digging up your lawn, you may have wondered why. In this article, we look at why they do this and how to stop them from destroying your lawn. Magpies will dig up your lawn to feed on grubs. The most effective method is to reduce the number of grubs in …
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Black-bellied whistling-duck West Indian whistling-duck Fulvous whistling-duck Emperor goose Snow goose Ross’s goose Graylag goose Greater white-fronted goose Lesser white-fronted goose Taiga bean-goose Tundra bean-goose Pink-footed goose Brant Barnacle goose Cackling goose Canada goose Hawaiian goose Mute swan Black swan Trumpeter swan Tundra swan Whooper swan Egyptian goose Common …
It’s a question that many people ask themselves when they see the vibrant colors of nature. Can birds see color? This article will discuss what colors birds can see and how they perceive them. Birds have different eyes from humans, which affects their vision in a big way. Birds see in color and can see …
There are some brightly colored species of birds in North America, and there are many that are different shades of red. Birds are red for many reasons. Their colors help them attract mates and defend their territories. The red colors in their plumage come from pigments in their food. These molecules are called carotenoids, producing …
Jays are one of the significant species of corvids in North America, with crows, ravens, and magpies. The word “corvid” comes from the Latin word Corvus for raven. This post will discuss these birds individually to give you an idea of their behavior pattern and looks. There are ten species of jay in North America. …
If you have seen crows digging up your lawn, you may have wondered why. This article examines why they do this and how to stop them from destroying your grass. Crows feed on the grubs in your lawn. The most effective method to stop crows from digging up your lawn is to reduce the number …
The American crow is a large, black bird of the Corvidae family. The corvid family includes ravens, jackdaws, jays, rooks, magpies, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers. They are known as corvids, the crow family. The American crow was first described in 1822 by Christian Ludwig Brehm, a German ornithologist. Appearance The American crow is a large …
Allen’s hummingbird gets its name from American collector and taxidermist Charles Andrew Allen. Allen’s hummingbird was the only bird named after him. However, the bird was formally described in 1829 by René Lesson. Appearance Allen’s hummingbirds are small, compact, and stocky birds. Adult males have an orange belly with an iridescent reddish-orange throat, known as …
If you have ever seen a large black bird soaring unsteadily in circles over a highway or farmland, there is a good chance that it is a turkey vulture. These extraordinary birds with red faces are deeply misunderstood social birds that play a big part in American landscapes’ health. Turkey vultures live in many states …
You might think that birds and reptiles couldn’t be further different when you compare an alligator lazily sunning itself in Florida against a small songbird feeding in your backyard. Buzzards circle above the deserts while vipers swim through the sand below. There are several main differences between birds and reptiles. The most noticeable is that …