The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird. Their introduction into North … Read more
Penguins are a group of aquatic, flightless birds. The number of extant penguin species is debated. Depending on which authority is followed, penguin biodiversity varies between 17 and 20 living species. They live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, with only one species, the Galapagos penguin, found north of the equator. They actually occupy habitats … Read more
Seagulls are seabirds usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. There are approximately 50 species of gulls found throughout the world. Seagulls can be found all over the planet including the margins of Antarctica, and are found in the high Arctic, as well. They live primarily in coastal regions, … Read more
Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the bird family Accipitridae and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. The eagle has always been considered as the king of birds, on account of its great strength, rapidity and elevation of flight, natural ferocity, and the terror … Read more
Hawks are a group of medium-sized diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae which are widely distributed and varying greatly in size. There are more than 200 species of hawks worldwide. They are found on all continents except Antarctica. Hawks inhabit different types of habitats: marshes, forests, rainforests, prairies, open savannas, grasslands, mountains, coastal regions … Read more
Ducks are birds in the family Anatidae. They are closely related to swans and geese, which are in the same family. There are approximately 120 different species of ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds living in both fresh water and sea water and found on every continent except for Antarctica. Wetlands, such as ponds, streams, … Read more
Ostriches are large, flightless birds that have long legs and a long neck that protrudes from a round body. The ostrich is the largest and heaviest living bird. Native to Africa, ostriches are found in savanna and desert regions, were they graze among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles. Besides in their natural environment, ostriches are … Read more
Kingfishers are a group of small to medium-sized, brightly colored birds in the order Coraciiformes. There are roughly 90 different species of kingfisher in the world. The majority of species are found in Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America; some species in Europe and North America. They live along banks of rivers and lakes, forest … Read more
The toucan is a medium-sized bird native to the rain forests of central and South America and the Caribbean. Toucans are tropical birds of the family Ramphastidae. There are about 40 different species of Toucans. Toucans have a lifespan of up to 20 years in the wild. The oldest captive toucan lived to be 26 … Read more