Water is a necessity for all living things, and birds are no exception. However, their mode of acquiring that water is from the food they eat. Pidegons are the only birds known to drink water directly. Baby birds do not drink water. However, at a certain stage, baby birds can drink water directly as they […]
Continue readingHollow bones are also called pneumatized bones because they are filled with air spaces. Birds contain some unique characteristics that help them fly. Having hollow bones is one of them. Air sacs are linked to the hollow parts of the bones, which assist in oxygen intake when flying. The birds’ lungs essentially run the length […]
Continue readingAdding a bird house to your yard is one way to attract cavity-nesting birds to the area, but you have to know what types of houses to select and place them in the right location in order for birds to be attracted. Plus, you also have to remember that not all birds will be attracted […]
Continue readingNature’s melodies are enchanting. From the chirping of crickets to the howling of wolves, these sounds are often fascinating and mysterious. Birdsong is one of the most beautiful sounds in nature. There are many theories about why birds sing. Some say that it is to mark their territory, while others believe that it’s a way […]
Continue readingMost birds are beautiful, but many of them look alike and are hard to tell apart, even when they are completely different species. Some birds are even named similarly, so it should not be a surprise that people can get confused. Many people around the world appreciate the blue jay, so it is worth checking […]
Continue readingBirds are one of the most common backyard visitors and many people enjoy feeding them. But how do birds know where to find bird feeders? There are many things to consider when attempting to attract birds to your backyard as birds can find feeders using their senses of sight, smell, and hearing. In this article, […]
Continue readingBirds are well known for laying eggs in nests and then sticking around to take care of those eggs until they hatch. From there, it is all about finding food to bring back and feed the newly hatched babies. However, some types of birds prefer to lay their eggs in other birds’ nests instead of […]
Continue readingThe sound of birds bumping into a window is quite disturbing. But what’s more disappointing is going outside and finding a beautiful bird lying motionless on the ground below the window. Everyone wishes they could stop birds from going through this experience. Yes, it is possible. The first thing to do is to understand why […]
Continue readingBirds are some of the most beautiful creatures on Earth. The fluttering of their wings and the chirping create a remarkable presence. However, their existence in the wild can be cut short by predators. But as wonderful as birds are, they possess an indisputable weakness — their penchant for being caught by predators. Usually, these […]
Continue readingEven though bats fly like birds, bats are not a type of bird. Bats classify as Mammals because they give birth to live young, produce milk, and have strong jawbones with sharp teeth. Birds, in comparison, classify as Aves because they have feathers, lay eggs, and have beaks with no teeth. Even though bats are […]
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