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Meet Some of Nature’s Oddest Couples
Suffice it to say that there are plenty of odd pairings in the natural world. The most unlikely creatures team…
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Eagle Evades Capture with the Help of a Lion
Just when you think that all hope is lost, an unexpected helper arrives on the scene to free you from…
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This Chicken Looks Like a Rabbit
Just when you think you’ve seen all the exotic-looking birds the world has to offer, another one appears on your…
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Meet Cecil, the Food-Stealing Seagull
You know the feeling: you’re at the beach ready to chow down on some barbecue, when you spot a devious-looking…
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The Songbirds That Sometimes Get “Divorced”
Some birds mate for life. Others, however, split up as soon as it’s convenient. A new study uncovered social behaviors…
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Raptors 101: The 5 Features That Define Birds of Prey
A comprehensive field study focused on raptors was just launched. Led by the Wildlife Institute of India, the study will…
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The Most Common Chicken Myths, Debunked
Year after year, chicken remains the most popular meat to eat in the United States. Long before the country existed,…
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These Birds Have Talons Bigger Than Bear Claws
Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures…
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Endangered Bird Population by State
A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has issued an urgent warning. New findings point to rapid extinction…
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How Cormorants Swallow Huge Fish Without Choking
Have you ever been so hungry that you don’t even bother to chew? That kind of approach is an everyday…
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The White Stork: National Bird of Ukraine
After centuries of being extinct from the region, white storks have miraculously returned to the United Kingdom. The incredible revival…
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This Bird Manages to Gulp Down a Huge Fish Bigger Than Its Whole Head
You know that feeling when you’re especially hungry and want to eat as much as possible, but your mouth is…
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This Unassuming Bird’s Deafening 125-Decibel Cry is Louder Than an Ambulance Siren
The jungle is full of sounds. Due to humid temperatures, life thrives in these thick ecosystems, and so do the…
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When New Jersey Can Expect Hummingbirds to Return for the Season
People escaping cold weather by heading south is a time-honored tradition on the eastern seaboard. Hummingbirds are no different. They…
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These Baby Animals Look Entirely Different Once Fully Grown
It’s hard to predict which animals will transform like butterflies upon reaching adulthood. Some animals, like horses or antelopes, come…
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A Close Encounter with the “Murderbird” Cassowary
Locals call the cassowary the “murderbird”, and seeing one might remind you of something that escaped from Jurassic Park. These…
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Why the Kākāpō Parrot Makes Such a Haunting, Subsonic “Boom” Sound
If you’ve ever been out in the New Zealand wilderness, you might have heard a distinctive, low-frequency tone. It sounds…
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The “Kill Your Mother-in-Law” Bird’s Call is as Creepy as the Myth Surrounding It. Listen for Yourself.
The wilderness provides some interesting sounds. At night, these sounds take on stranger dimensions: cooing, cawing, chimp-like bellowing, and cackling,…
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Squirrels vs. Bird Feeders: The Ultimate Backyard Showdown
As a long-time backyard birder, I can tell you that the only thing more certain than death and taxes is…
Animals
Ostrich
Aristotle could not decide if it was a bird or a mammal, medieval knights wore its feathers into battle, and…
Animals
Bald Eagle
Once hunted to the edge of extinction and branded a bird of bad moral character by a Founding Father, America's…
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Northern Cardinal
Few backyard birds pull off a contradiction quite like this one: a brilliantly scarlet songbird that mates for life, sings…
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Transform Your Tree with These Personalized Pet Ornaments: A Festive Tribute to Your Furry Friends
The year I was 9 years old, my mother opted for a Better Homes and Gardens tree. Precisely placed satin…
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Barn Owl
With ghostly white faces, banshee screeches, and feathers engineered for absolute silence, these nocturnal hunters have inspired omens of death…
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Jackdaw
Jackdaws steal shiny coins, mimic human voices, and may recognize your face, yet most people know almost nothing about these…
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Spix’s Macaw
Once fetching $40,000 on the black market, this brilliant blue parrot captivated collectors and conservationists alike, yet its fate took…
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Emperor Penguin
“The emperor penguin is the largest penguin species on Earth.” The emperor penguin is the largest species of penguin in…
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Laughing Kookaburra
Australia's forests ring with a sound that Aboriginal peoples once believed signaled the sky people to ignite the sun each…
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Willow Warbler
Smaller than your fist and lighter than a AA battery, this tiny songbird vanishes from Europe each autumn and reappears…
Bird Facts
9 Types of Farm Birds to Keep Aplenty
Do you have a farm or homestead? Are you wondering what types of farm birds to keep around? Farm birds…
Bird Facts
Small Black Bird With White Belly: 8 Species It Might Be
Have you ever gone birdwatching and seen a bird you didn’t recognize? With so many different types of birds in…
Bird Facts
Discover 10 Blue Birds in California
Sunny California is more than just a place where the stars live, it is a diverse ecosystem filled with abundant…
Bird Facts
All Types of Wading Birds
If you’ve seen a bird with long, skinny legs standing in shallow water, moving methodically through aquatic vegetation, you were…
Bird Facts
Discover All Types of Robin Birds
Robins are often associated with large songbirds that possess warm red breasts and dark heads and bodies. And despite how…
Bird Facts
Black and White Bird with Red Head: 18 Species It Might Be
If you love bird watching, you might have seen a variety of different birds that are black and white with…
Bird Facts
17 Black Birds With Yellow Beaks: How to Properly Identify Each Kind
There are at least 17 different species of birds with primarily black plumage coupled with yellow beaks in one or…
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Discover the 27 Largest Flying Birds in Florida
Florida is filled with a diverse array of exotic wildlife, and Florida’s birds are no exception. Home to over 500…
Bird Facts
Discover The Many Types of Tit Birds and Their Unique Traits
Numerous little passerine birds, especially in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa, make up the Paridae family. These little birds are…
Hummingbird Facts
Hummingbirds In Ohio: 7 Types and the Plants They Love
If you live in Ohio and you love hummingbirds, you just might be in luck. The state boasts seven different…
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Vulture vs Eagle: Key Differences Explained
Vultures and eagles are raptors that hunt and feed on prey that is large relative to their body sizes. There…
Animal Lists
Not Just Birds: Here Are 8 Types of Animals with Wings
Most people picture a bird soaring through the air when you mention wings. But birds are not the only creatures…
Hummingbird Facts
Discover 5 Colors That Hummingbirds Are Attracted To
Hummingbirds are small birds that love eating nectar. Since they have a poor sense of smell, hummingbirds rely on their eyes…
Bird Facts
10 Types of Small Birds With Pictures
Do you see a small bird in your backyard but are not sure of the species? Can you tell the…
Bird Facts
Discover 10 Blue Birds in Ohio
The United States is home to a variety of birds in all shades of blue, from indigo to slate and…
Bird Facts
8 Most Common Types Of Birds In Florida
With its forests, prairies, and everglades, Florida is one of the most biodiverse states in the country. Over 500 bird…
Animal Lists
The Complete List of All 50 Official US State Birds (With Pictures!)
Every state of the United States has named at least one official state bird, along with Washington, D.C., and three…
Bird Facts
12 Types of Heron Birds
Herons are graceful aquatic birds that live across North America. They are thrilling to watch in their wetland habitats as…
Hawk Facts
Types of Hawks in Georgia — With Pictures!
Georgia is home to a variety of diverse wildlife, whether you’re looking at the native flora and fauna or visiting…
Hawk Facts
Types of Hawks in Virginia — With Pictures!
From the mountainous west to the coastal east, there’s no shortage of diverse habitats in Virginia. As a result, a…
Macaw Facts
Macaw Lifespan: How Long Do Macaws Live?
Macaws are one of the most colorful and beautiful birds in South America, but how long do macaws live? Macaws…