What Do Ducks Eat? List of Safe & Dangerous Foods
TV shows, comics, and movies often depict an age-old tradition of feeding ducks at the park with bread products. Don’t be fooled. Although this might look like the most convenient and cheapest way to feed your feathered friends, it is actually an unhealthy practice because bread lacks proper nutritional value for ducks and could lead […]
Continue readingWhat Do Geese Eat in the Wild & Domestically?
Many people don’t realize that geese have a reputation for being very picky eaters. While geese are stout of size and considered to be in the same family as ducks and swans, they are super picky about what they eat. Humans have been domesticating these waterfowl for over 2,000 years, which may partially account for […]
Continue readingIs an Ostrich a Bird or a Mammal?
You’ve seen ostriches in zoos, and maybe even on the side of the road, according to where you live. Have you ever wondered whether an animal that size would be considered a bird or a mammal? If you have, you’re not alone. To answer the question, yes, an ostrich is a bird. But, what else […]
Continue readingDo Ostriches Have Hollow Bones? (The Surprising Answer!)
Ostriches are among the largest birds walking our planet today. Out of an estimated 9,000 to 10,000 species of birds on Earth, 57 of those species are flightless, including the ostrich. While most birds’ bones aren’t entirely hollow, a cross-section of the bone would look like a sponge compared to a human’s solid bone. Which […]
Continue readingNorth African Ostrich: Facts, Uses, Origins & Characteristics (with Pictures)
The North African Ostrich, also known as the Red-Necked Ostrich or the Barbary Ostrich, is the largest living bird in the world. It is the closest living relative to the now-extinct Arabian Ostrich. The Earliest Records of the North African Ostrich in History The North African Ostrich once had a widespread habitat across Africa. However, […]
Continue readingWhat Does an Ostrich Sound Like? (With Videos)
Ostriches can make a wide range of noises to communicate with each other. Common types of sounds that they make include chirping, honking, hissing, and grunting. Male ostriches can also make a special sound called “booming.” Here’s everything you need to know about what an ostrich sounds like, along with the different ways they communicate […]
Continue readingDo Owls Come Out During the Day? The Surprising Answer!
Mysterious and ghostly, owls are synonymous with darkness. Rarely seen by day, we so strongly associate them with the evening that the term “night owl” exists to describe people who keep late hours. Seeing this iconic creature is always exciting; sighting them by day is rarer still. When you pair their nocturnal activity and their […]
Continue reading20 Types of Ducks in Illinois (with Pictures)
Many ducks fly across Illinois during their migrations. You can actually see about 20 different duck breeds in Illinois throughout the year. Even some rare species will make an annual appearance in the state. Check out our list of duck breeds to see if you’ve encountered any of them in the Prairie State. We’ve also ranked […]
Continue reading18 Types of Ducks Found in Ohio (with Pictures)
Ohio is home to some magnificent wildlife, including a variety of stunning waterfowl. You can see them flying in your area as the seasons change, hanging out beside water sources, or flying in flocks. If you’re an Ohio native, or you’re just curious about state waterfowl, we have all the information you need. Here are […]
Continue readingCan Ostriches Swim? Everything You Need to Know!
From geese to ducks, and from penguins to swans, you would think that all birds could swim. From what we’ve seen, most feathered creatures seem to enjoy being in the water and swimming. However, that brings up the question, do all birds swim? Can ostriches swim? The answer is yes! While ostriches can’t fly, these […]
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