A bright red mask, piercing pale eyes, upper mandible, with a red lower mandible give this bird a somewhat clownlike appearance. Meet the Chestnut-breasted malkoha The chestnut-breasted malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris), is a species of cuckoo in …
The Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a bird species known for its striking […]
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A Closer Look at the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant’s Striking Appearance
The Palawan peacock-pheasant is an outstanding bird. It has iridescent blue-green plumage and Mohawk, making them conspicuous whenever they are. The black underparts and white stripes above (and below) the eyes also create more charm for this creature. …
The Scarlet-Backed Flowerpecker: Nature’s Winged Work of Art
A secret jewel of the avian world captivates with its alluring beauty deep inside lush, tropical woodlands – the Diceaeum cruentatum, or Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker. This tiny, colourful bird, which is about the size of a human thumb, is proof of the …
A Whimsical Whisker and Sweet Crest: Songbirds’ Unconventional Style
A cute little songbird with a highly distinctive, perfectly framed dark chocolate crest. Meet the Taiwan yuhina Photo Courtesy of Robert tdc / CC BY-SA 2.0 The Taiwan yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps), also known as Formosan yuhina , is a medium-sized yuhina …
Bird Parents’ Tunes to Eggs Aimed at Helping Hatchlings Survive Warming Planet
Things birds pick up from their parents while still in the egg may play a larger role than once thought. Birds may be able to provide information about the weather to their offspring through the eggshell. This process is called embryonic learning and …
Cultivating an Exceptional Relationship with Chubby Friends
We all love cute animals, in all shapes and sizes. Whether that’s a cute puppy, or an adorable fully grown German shepherd. Today we are going through our favorite round animals, specifically birds. Celebrating the perfectly spherical, adorable flying …
The Yellow-Headed Blackbird Brings Golden Glamour to North America’s Wetlands
His head of brilliant gold makes him very impressive to the eye and a real attention-getter. However, his voice leaves a lot to be desired! MEET THE YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD Photo Courtesy of USFWS Mountain Prairie / Public Domain The yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus …
Enhancing Nature’s Beauty: Plum Highlights on a Blue Bird’s Feathers
Plumage of pure sky blue is offset by a patch of perfectly placed plum. MEET THE PLUM-THROATED COTINGA The plum-throated cotinga (Cotinga maynana) is starling-sized, and the males are predominantly blue in color, with a violet-colored throat. and light …
Behold the Magnificent Blue Feathers of the Grandala Coelicolor
There are some insanely beautiful birds out there. They come in crazy colors that make us, humans, confused about whether they are real or not. The spectacular Grandala Coelicolor is one of these birds. It’s favored a deep, rich, and spellbinding blue …
Dracula Himself Would Want This Super Goth Parrot
When we think of parrots, we usually imagine them as green, red, or blue-colored birds. However, the types of parrots are a lot more diverse than you might think. After all, there are 393 different species of them that all are quite different from one …