10 Fun and Interesting Wren Facts to Know in 2024!

carolina wren

Wrens are brown passerine birds belonging to the family Troglodytidae.1 The defining characteristics of birds in this family are their small size, brown plumage, and habit of building nests inside hollow trees or other cavities. The family has 88 species and 19 genera. Wrens, specifically, can be of different types, such as Carolina, House, Canyon, […]

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What Is the Closest Star to Earth? The Interesting Answer!

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The scientific revolution in the 60s Space Race left people wondering about the closest star to the Earth.1 The closest star to Earth is the Sun, and the next closest star is an entire star system called Alpha Centauri. The sun is about 150 million kilometers away from Earth, or about 8.5 light-minutes. Alpha Centauri […]

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Winter Wren: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat & Info

Winter wren on the snowy ground

Up until 2010, we used to think the Winter Wren was the same species as the Eurasian Wren and the Pacific Wren.1 Of course, there were some minor differences, but we thought they were evolutionary changes ordinarily caused by climatic variations. Eventually, researchers studied them further. And that’s how they discovered all three species were […]

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Starling Eggs vs Robin Eggs: How to Tell the Difference

Starling eggs vs Robin eggs

All species of birds lay eggs, but some are more exceptional than others, making them stand out from the crowd. Starlings and Robins are two completely different birds, although both are widespread across the US. Starlings are native to Asia and were brought to the USA in the 1890s. They are medium-sized birds, slightly smaller […]

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Sparrow vs Chickadee: How To Tell The Difference

Sparrow vs Chickadee

Identifying birds can be challenging, especially if you’re not familiar with different species and their characteristics. On top of that, some varieties appear very similar at first glance, so you might need to observe them closely to identify them. Sparrows and Chickadees are common birds you can find throughout the USA, and due to their […]

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Male vs. Female Black-Capped Chickadees: How to Tell the Difference

Male vs Female Black-Capped Chickadee

Have you ever seen small birds flying in the sky with gray, white, black, and sometimes buff plumage? These Black-capped Chickadees are incredibly cheerful and often found gracing the bird feeders and woodlands across the entire north of America. Some of these chickadees are male, while others are female, and if you are interested in […]

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What Does Pollen Look Like Under a Microscope?

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If you are like millions of other people, you may experience some uncomfortable allergy symptoms several times during the year. One of the major allergens that cause these symptoms is pollen. Sometimes, you can see pollen floating through the air in large patches, but not always. The best way to see pollen in detail is […]

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What Is a Condenser on a Microscope (And What Does It Do)

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A microscope typically consists of the following parts: an eyepiece lens, an objective lens, a stage, a base, a condenser, and an illuminator. All these parts have their specific functions that ensure the microscope works correctly. Among these, the condenser is one of the most critical components as its responsibility is to gather light and […]

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3 DIY Cardinal Bird House Plans You Can Make Today

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When you’re building a birdhouse for cardinals, it’s essential that you keep in mind that they don’t like traditional birdhouses. They’ll feel too enclosed and won’t make it their home. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing that you can do. These five DIY birdhouse plans have an open design that cardinals love and will dramatically […]

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7 Types of Blackbirds in Ohio (With Pictures)

American Crow eating

Ohio is home to some pretty interesting birds. There is a wide selection of birds in all shapes and colors. When it comes to blackbirds, just how many species does Ohio harbor, and what are some interesting facts about them? Don’t worry. We have all the basic information you could want to know about these […]

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