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Birds June 18, 2022

Top 10 Largest Birds in the World

There are birds, and the largest birds roam the earth. If you have seen a bird as tall as you and wonder if others like it or even bigger, then you might be right. The largest birds in the world are often defensive, and you never want to run into any of them in the […]

Kingsley Felix July 15, 2024
Birds March 12, 2022

8 Different Types of Swans

Swans are some of the most giant flying birds and the most prominent living members of the Anatidae family. They are part of the Anatidae family of birds and the Cygnus genus of birds. Geese and ducks are the closest cousins of swans, but they are not the same bird species. Geese and ducks are […]

Abiodun Adegbenro July 14, 2024
Birds March 10, 2022

12 Different Types of Bird Feeders

Do you love birds, and you need them close? Then, bird feeders are what you need around your home to get birds close to you. A birdfeeder is a container filled with birdseed to attract birds. However, there are different types of bird feeders, and we’ll discuss them in this article. So, read on! 1. Tube Feeders […]

Abiodun Adegbenro July 14, 2024
Birds February 26, 2022

Burrowing Owl: Profile and Information

The burrowing owl is a tiny, long-limbed owl that can be found across the open terrain of North and South America. They can be seen in grasslands, deserts, agricultural areas, rangelands, or any other available dry region with low vegetation.  They dwell in caves similar to those dug up by prairie dogs.  Unlike most owls, […]

Oluwafemi Peter July 9, 2024
Birds June 25, 2021

8 Largest Eagles in the World

The family of giant and large birds, Accipitridae, has a common name, Eagle. Eagles have various groups of genera that connect. However, most of the breeds of eagles hail from Africa and Eurasia. Only 14 species are discovered outside this space -2 in North America, 9 in Central and South America, and 3 in Australia. This article […]

Abiodun Adegbenro June 30, 2024
Birds March 3, 2021

Merlin (Bird): Profile and Information

Merlin, which has the scientific name Falco Columbarius, is another falcon species from the Northern Hemisphere. It has countless subspecies across Eurasia and North America, and they are usually small in number. Merlin is a raptor once known conversationally in North America as a pigeon hawk. Its breeding zone is in the Northern Holarctic; some […]

Kingsley Felix June 30, 2024
Birds March 1, 2021

Northern Goshawk: Profile and Information

Known scientifically as Accipiter gentilis, the Northern Goshawk is an average-sized bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, including other birds of prey such as buzzards, harriers, and eagles. The Goshawk, which belongs to the genus Accipiter, is regarded as a “true hawk.” Accipiter is a Latin name for “haw,” derived from accipere, meaning […]

Kingsley Felix June 30, 2024
Birds February 23, 2021

Gyrfalcon: Profile and Information

Gyrfalcons are truly remarkable birds, known to be the largest and one of the most powerful falcons in the world. These magnificent creatures are mainly found in the High Arctic, from the cold and lonely coasts to vast expanses of tundra. There, they effortlessly reign the skies, showcasing their striking speed and agility as they […]

Kingsley Felix June 30, 2024
Birds February 18, 2021

What Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a biological infection that can cause diseases. It not only affects birds, but humans and other animals can also be infected by bird flu. Several forms of the virus are exclusively restricted to birds. The most common form of the flu is H5N1. This strain is considered […]

Oluwafemi Michael November 23, 2024
Birds February 18, 2021

What Is Parrot Fever (Psittacosis)?

Few diseases always catch people’s attention when mentioned and unfortunately parrot fever, commonly known as psittacosis, happens to be one of them. Parrot fever is classified as a zoonotic disease that affects different types of pet birds, especially parakeets and macaws. What Is parrot fever? Psittacosis or parrot fever is a disease that targets more […]

Oluwafemi Michael November 23, 2024