Interesting facts about pelicans

Pelicans are a genus of large water birds that makes up the family Pelecanidae. With 8 different species of pelicans, they can be found on all continents except for Antarctica. Pelicans live throughout the world in tropic and temperate zones, and always near bodies of water. Average life span in the wild is 10 to … Read more

Interesting facts about swans

Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. There are six to seven species of swan called the Black-necked Swan, Black Swan, Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra swan which includes the Bewick’s Swan and Whistling Swan, and the Whooper Swan. In addition there is another species known as the coscoroba swan, although … Read more

Interesting facts about owls

Owls are a nocturnal birds of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, a hooked beak, and typically a loud hooting call. Owls belong to a group of birds that includes about 205 species.These species are sorted into two basic groups, the true owls or typical owls, Strigidae; and the barn owls, Tytonidae. Barn owls … Read more

Interesting facts about vultures

The vulture is a large, carnivorous bird that is most well known for its scavenging nature. Vultures are pretty flexible when it comes to their habitat, as long as there is food, although you won’t find them in Australia, polar regions, or most small islands. These unusual birds are divided into two groups: New World … Read more

Interesting facts about flamingos

Flamingos are a type of wading bird that live in areas of large shallow lakes, lagoons, mangrove swamps, tidal flats, and sandy islands. Flamingos are famous for their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and S-shaped neck. Flamingos tend to live a long life in the wild though with an average of 20 to 30 years. … Read more

Interesting facts about bald eagles

Bald eagles belong to a scientific grouping of eagles known as sea-eagles or fish eagles. Bald eagles are North American birds. Their range extends from the Mexico border through the United States and Canada. They are extremely populous in Alaska! They are almost always found near water, on coastlines, lakes, rivers, swamps, and marshes. Lifespan … Read more

Interesting facts about hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are among the smallest of birds but they belong to one of the largest group of birds, the Trochilidae family. Hummingbirds are found only in the Western Hemisphere, from southeastern Alaska to southern Chile, although most live in the tropical rain forests. Hummingbird lifespan is 6 to 12 years in the wild but in … Read more

Interesting facts about macaws

The macaws is a are beautiful, brilliantly colored tropical parrot native to Central and Southern American rain forests. There are 17 species of macaws, and several are endangered. Macaws average lifespan in the wild is up to 60 years. The macaw is an omnivorous animal and eat a variety of ripe and unripe fruits, nuts … Read more