The cuckoos are birds of of the Cuculidae family. There are approximately 140 species of cuckoos found throughout the world. They are found on all continents except Antarctica. Cuckoos occur in a wide variety of habitats. The majority of species occur in forests and woodland, principally in the evergreen rainforests of the tropics. The average … 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
Cranes are large birds with a long neck and legs, a streamlined body, and long, rounded wings. From their powerful calls to their intricate dances, cranes have enchanted people for centuries. There are 15 species of crane in 4 genera. Cranes are found on all continents except in South America and Antarctica. They live in … Read more
Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. They live on all continents except Antarctica and are most common in tropical regions. Many species prefer to be in or near wetlands, though some occur in drier areas. There are 19 species of stork. The lifespan is about 30 years and sometimes up … Read more
Woodpeckers are colorful and beautiful birds, well-known for pecking the wood of trees with their pointed beaks. There are about 200 different species of woodpeckers worldwide. They live in every place in the world except Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Madagascar, and the extreme polar regions. Most species live in forests or woodland habitats, although … Read more
The birds of paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species are found in eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea , and eastern Australia. Their habitats are: rain forests and mid-montane forests, with a few species found in open savannas. There are an estimated 42 species of bird of … 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