The term “peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl. Peafowl are members of the pheasant family. There are 3 peafowl species; two Asiatic species and one African species. The Indian peafowl or blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus)Â originally of … Read more
Geese are birds in the family Anatidae. They are closely related to ducks and swans, which are in the same family. There are around 30 species of goose in the world. Geese are found all over the world. In the wild, geese live in low marshes, river valleys, estuaries and wet pastures as well as … Read more
Falcons are birds of prey in the genus Falco. There are about 40 species of falcons worldwide. They are widely distributed on all continents of the world except Antarctica. Falcons live in nearly all types of habitats including: Arctic tundra, wetlands, prairies, savannah, deserts, coastal areas, mountains, forests, rainforests and even urban areas. They have … Read more
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
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
The herons are long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae. There are 64 different species of herons that differ in size, color and type of habitat. Herons can be found on each continent except on Antarctica. Almost all species are associated with water, they are essentially non-swimming waterbirds that feed on the margins … Read more