Quails belong to the order Galliformes and both the Phasianidae and Odontophoridae families. Quail are mid-sized birds with short tails, commonly known as game birds. In North America, there are six native species of quails. The six species are the California quail, the mountain quail (largest quail), the Gambel’s quail, the Montezuma quail (smallest quail), …
Owls can be found in North America and belong to the Strigiformes order. The Strigiformes order consists of approximately 200 species of nocturnal birds of prey. At least 22 owl species make their home in North America. If you or someone you know loves owls, check out these great owl gifts on Amazon. Species Of …
There are many different species of birds, and many of these sit and sleep on other perches. Birds don’t fall off their perch when they sleep due to tendons in the ankle. The tendons stretch, closing the toes automatically when the bird lands on a nest. If you want to know more, then please read …
Loons are aquatic birds known as excellent divers and can dive to 60m (200 feet). They can keep submerged for as long as several minutes, although most dives last up to a minute. There are five species of loons, and all can be found in the U.S. and Canada. These are the red-throated loon, Pacific loon, …
Although it is easy to focus on the rare birds of the world, the birds that frequent our backyards here in North America are just as fascinating. There are so many beautiful yet common birds spread across the continent. These birds are usually so familiar because they are adaptable and can live anywhere. Many of …
The National Audubon Society, named after Naturalist, Ornithologist, Painter John James Audubon, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, agree that North America is home to 2,059 diverse bird species. Narrowing that down to the ten smallest birds in North America was no easy task. However, reading on to learn more about these birds would be …
The term birds of prey is a common catch-all for all raptors and other predatory birds at the top of the food chain. It is understandable why we call them birds of prey because they rely on prey species and their hunting skills. However, we often take the skills of these birds for granted. So, …
Many of us say we wish we could fly because it looks so fun and calming to travel around in the air. We mean that we would like to be able to glide and soar like a bird. That is why we hang-gliding and use wingsuits that don’t require physical effort. Flying, on the other …