Birds

Birds • November 23, 2020

Honeyguide: Profile and Information

Honeyguides (family Indicatoridae) are in the order Piciformes, similar to the transient birds. They are also known as indicator birds or honey birds, although the latter term is also used more specifically to refer to the Prodotiscus species. They have a tropical distribution in the Old World, with the most species in Africa and two […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 27, 2024

Birds • November 19, 2020

Kiwi (Bird): Profile and Information

The kiwi is a flightless bird that’s native to New Zealand. It is from the genus Apteryx and the Apterygidae family. The kiwi is similar in size to a domestic chicken. Unlike other ratites, it is far smaller in size comparison. The kiwi is related to ostriches, emus, rheas, and cassowaries. Subspecies of the Kiwi […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 23, 2024

Birds • November 13, 2020

Harpy Eagle: Profile and Information

The harpy eagle dwells deep inside the rainforests of the western hemisphere. The royal crown-like feathers on the harpy eagle’s head and long stunning tails create an unmistakable sight due to its possession of black and white colored body side feathers. Thus making it easy to recognize the harpy eagles in their habitat. It is […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 25, 2024

Birds • November 13, 2020

Peregrine Falcon: Profile and Information

The peregrine falcon is scientifically known as Falco peregrinus. In the olden days, it was referred to as the duck hawk. It’s a predatory bird that originated from a family of raptor birds. The bird is physically a spectacle as its body is donned in various colors. This large bird has a blue-grey back, a […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 25, 2024

Birds • November 13, 2020

Emu: Profile and Information

Emu is a vertebrate terrestrial animal belonging to the ratite family of birds. The ratite family, which also includes ostriches, kiwi, cassowaries, and rheas, is known to be among the largest birds in the world and the most primitive of the modern bird families. It is a flightless bird and the second-largest living bird by […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 26, 2024

Birds • November 10, 2020

Osprey: Profile and Information

In the world of birds, the Osprey is often known as a bird of many names. They are commonly called “Western Ospreys,” “Seahawks,” and “river hawks.” As these pseudonyms suggest, they are almost always associated with water bodies. They see water as their major hunting ground, so they live and nest near water, making fish […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 27, 2024

Birds • November 10, 2020

Golden Eagle: Profile and Information

The golden eagle, also called (Aquila Chrysaetos) is a large bird most active during the day. Its range extends across the Holarctic region (a region that covers the Arctic and areas within the Northern Hemisphere like Europe, North America, Northern Africa, and Northern Asia). The golden eagle is one of the largest birds in North […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 27, 2024

Birds • November 10, 2020

Barn Owl: Profile and Information

The Barn owl (Tyto alba) is among the world’s most common owl species and of all the common types of birds. It’s also known as the ordinary barn owl, separating it from the genus Tytonidae. The barn owl is found almost all over the world except in the wasteland, polar areas, and Asia, to the […]

Oluwafemi Peter • June 27, 2024

Birds • November 9, 2020

Mute Swan: Profile and Information

The exotic Mute Swan is the majestic bird of Russian ballet and European stories. This swan swims with its long neck bent into the S shape and keeps its wings slightly above its back. While abundant and well known in city parks, bays, and lakes in the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 26, 2024

Birds • November 4, 2020

Black Swan: Profile and Information

The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a big water bird, a species of swan that breeds mainly in the southeast and southwestern regions of Australia. In Australia, black swans are nomadic, with irregular migration patterns depending on climatic conditions. It’s a big bird with mainly black plumage and a red bill. Black Swans are monogamous […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 22, 2024