Do Birds Have Teeth? How Do Birds Eat?
Birds are endlessly fascinating! You might have noticed that some birds look like they have serrations on their beaks, so you may wonder if they have teeth. The short answer is no, birds do not have teeth — but they used to! We look at how birds eat without teeth and how they evolved from having […]
Continue reading17 Birds That Can’t Fly
Historically, most flightless birds have gone extinct since they are without the same advantages as most birds. Still, there are many birds that can’t fly, even today. In fact, there are around 60 bird species alive today that cannot fly. That does not even include all the flightless birds that have gone extinct. In this […]
Continue readingDo Birds Mate for Life? How Do Species Differ?
The idea that two animals would mate for the rest of their lives sort of sounds like an urban myth, and it is one of the most common bird questions that gets asked. Of course, the answer depends on how you define the words “mating” and “life.” Birds are not animals that form deep emotional […]
Continue readingHarpy Eagle Wingspan: How Big It Is & How It Compares To Other Birds
There are a lot of different bird species in the world. Some are small enough that we don’t even give them a second glance, but others are so enormous that it seems impossible for them to even exist. The Harpy Eagle is considered the most powerful eagle in the entire world. Its enormous body and […]
Continue readingAre Wind Turbines a Threat to Birds?
While scientific studies and organization press releases are inconclusive due to bias and political intent, it is estimated that between 140,000 and 500,000 birds each year lose their lives in wind turbine accidents. It is estimated that once the green energy mandate to combat global warming takes place, up to 1.5 million birds will perish […]
Continue readingWhat Do Baby Birds Eat (In the Wild & In Captivity)
Baby birds should stick with their parents until they are old enough to eat on their own. But sometimes, babies lose their parents for some reason and humans must intervene. Sometimes, humans want to offer a little nutritional support to the babies that their pet birds are caring for. Whatever the reason, you may find […]
Continue reading27 of the Most Colorful Birds in the World
The 27 Most Colorful Birds in the World 1. Nicobar Pigeon The Nicobar Pigeon is considered to be the closest living relative to the now extinct Dodo Bird. They have beautiful long feathers around their necks that are different shades of green, yellow, and blue. Their bodies are typically dark green or greyish, and their […]
Continue readingTurkey Vulture Wingspan: How Big It Is & How It Compares to Other Birds
Also referred to as a buzzard, the Turkey Vulture is a scavenger bird that seeks out dead flesh as a main source of nutrition. This vulture lacks vocal organs, so they only hiss and grunt when necessary. They can be found nesting in the hollows of trees, deep inside caves, and throughout thick shrubs. Turkey […]
Continue readingDo Birds Have a Sense of Smell? What You Need to Know!
Birds are lively animals that fly about to get from one place to another, to find food, and to keep an eye out for predators, among other things. However, do birds utilize a sense of smell to find their food and seek out other important things in the wild? This is a question that does […]
Continue readingWhat Do Red-Tailed Hawks Eat?
If you live in North America and see a hawk, most likely it’s a Red-Tail. Red-Tailed Hawks are the most abundant, and commonly seen hawk in the US. Also called chicken hawks, these birds of prey are made for life in the open air. They love to soar over open fields, streams, and woods but […]
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