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
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
The kakapo also called owl parrot is a species of large, flightless, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot. It is the only parrot which cannot fly. With a face like an owl, a posture like a penguin, and a walk like a duck, the extraordinarily tame and gentle kakapo is one of strangest and rarest birds on Earth. … Read more
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
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
The American goldfinch is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is native to the Nearctic and widespread across most of North America. Their range extends as far north as Saskatchewan, Quebec and southwest Newfoundland. In the central United States from coast to coast, they live year-round. They spend the winter in … Read more
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
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
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