Interesting facts about birds

Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. For mellennia, birds have been winging their way across the globe and through our imaginations. They have value culturally, artistically, philosophically and economically. But beyond that, they play a huge role in preserving our precious ecosystem and as such, all life on this planet. There are more than … Read more

Interesting facts about cassowaries

The cassowary is a large, flightless bird most closely related to the emu. There are three extant species:• the southern cassowary – the most common of three species• the northern cassowary• the dwarf cassowary – the smallest species These fascinating birds range across Northern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. Typically, all cassowaries are shy … Read more

Interesting facts about hornbills

Hornbills are a family of bird. There are approximately 55 species of hornbills. Hornbills are found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia. They live in forests, rain forests, or savannas, depending on species. Hornbills show considerable variation in size. The smallest species is the black dwarf hornbill, at 99 g (3.5 oz) and … Read more

Interesting facts about ravens

The raven is any of approximately 10 species of heavy-billed dark birds, larger than crows. Closely related, both ravens and crows are species of the genus Corvus. Formerly abundant throughout the Northern Hemisphere, the raven is now restricted to the wilder, undisturbed parts of its range. It is among the hardiest of birds, inhabiting the … Read more

Interesting facts on ruby-throated hummingbirds

Ruby-throated hummingbird is one of the more than 350 hummingbird species in the world. This species is found in North and Central America. Ruby-throated hummingbird is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America. They are primarily woodland birds, occupying mixed woodlands, deciduous forests, and woodland openings and … Read more

Interesting facts about wood thrushes

The wood thrush is a North American songbird. It is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The wood thrush’s living and breeding range extends from Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia in southern Canada to northern Florida and from the Atlantic coast to the Missouri River and the eastern Great … Read more

Interesting facts about barred owls

The barred owl (Strix varia), also known as northern barred owl or hoot owl is a large species of owl native to eastern North America. It is found throughout southwestern Canada, Washington, Oregon and northern California. Its range extends throughout the eastern United States including Florida and Texas. The barred owl is arboreal, living in coniferous … Read more