Do All Birds Migrate? What The Science Tells Us
If you live in an area with four seasons, you probably notice migrating birds more than someone who lives in a warmer climate. The outdoors gets pretty quiet starting in late summer since the birds you’ve seen flying around and singing up a storm are gone. Their absence is noticeable, too. That may leave you […]
Continue reading15 Birds With Orange Heads (with Pictures)
Birds are truly stunning animals that can have a variety of looks and colors. Some of the prettiest birds have bright, colorful feathers that make them stand out in the crowd. There are thousands of unique species, all with different characteristics and traits—including orange heads! If you’ve recently spotted a bird with an orange head […]
Continue readingHow do Birds Communicate? What Science Tells Us
If you’ve ever heard a beautiful birdsong or saw parrot that seems a little too smart to be true, you might have wondered about bird communication. Birds have a vast array of ways that they can communicate with one another, making studying their language a fascinating field. We still have lots of questions about bird […]
Continue reading6 Types of Bird Nests: Their Differences & How To Spot Them
Nests are important to almost all birds. “Almost” being the operative word because not all birds feel the need to build nests. Some prefer laying eggs directly on the ground or rocky ledges, while others simply steal1. Today’s focus will be on the nesters. We’re so fascinated by them because the type of nests they […]
Continue reading20 Birds That Dive for Fish (With Pictures)
Of the over 18,000 bird species1 active during the day, most of them spend hours scouring for food from various sources. They’ll eat a broad spectrum of items ranging from seeds, insects, and sometimes even other birds. Some of the most fascinating bird species don’t look to the air or land for food. Instead, they […]
Continue reading10 Types of Seabirds: An Overview (with Pictures)
There are many species of birds out there. However, there are only a few different types of seabirds. Seabirds actually make up only about 3% of the world’s bird species, which makes them pretty rare. They are not as varied as some other types of birds. While these birds are more numerous in the colder […]
Continue readingHow Long Do Birds Sleep? Do They Sleep Through The Night?
The saying goes that the early bird catches the worm, but does that mean they’re sacrificing sleep to go get breakfast? The truth is that birds tend to sleep anywhere from 10 to 13 hours a day depending on the season, meaning they have no problem getting plenty of shuteye. But do birds really need […]
Continue readingWhy Do Birds Stand On One Leg? The Interesting Answer!
Birds in the wild are often seen standing or sleeping on one leg. This odd behavior can be observed in birds of nearly every size, shape, and color. Ducks stand on one leg, and ostriches do it too. Of course, we can’t forget about flamingos, and even hawks have been spotted standing on a single […]
Continue readingHow Do Birds Build Nests? How Long Does It Take?
If you’re not paying close attention, it can seem like bird nests appear overnight. But how do birds make those nests, and how long does it take? Different types of birds build their nests in different ways, and it even takes them different amounts of time, depending on the type of bird and the conditions. […]
Continue readingHow Do Projectors Work? Everything You Need to Know
When you hook your computer or phone up to a projector, it magnifies the image and shines it onto whatever it’s pointing at. It might seem like magic, but there’s something a bit more scientific happening. So, how exactly does a projector work, do you need a computer to work one, and are they more […]
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