Wild Bird Species
The Barn Owl, Tyto alba, was once perceived as the bringer of death, a reputation enhanced by the eerie screech often heard at night, at the same time though, the Barn Owl has for centuries been the farmer’s friend. The Barn Owl has gotten its common...
There are obvious health benefits involved with bird watching even if there isn’t a single medical research study proving even one beneficial aspect regarding this humble hobby. One is exposed to sunshine, fresh air and serene scenery. One can fill his/her...
The barn owl is a relatively small owl with an almost global population. They thrive in almost any habitat with the exception of the desert and Polar Regions. Once shrouded in mystery, the common barn owl was called a demon owl or ghost owl as its presence...
The Barred Tinamou, Crypturellus casiquiare, is just one member out of forty seven species that make up the Tinamou family of birds, found across South and Central America. The Barred Tinamou is to be found within northern South America, and in particular...
Baby Starlings are beautiful, delicate wild birds species that need extra care for proper growth. It can be quite a task to take care of a young starling, but with the following tips below you can manage to look after this unique bird. Before taking on...
There are many wonderful attributes to Glacier National Park in Montana. From its snowy caps to its dense forests, Glacier National Park has so much to offer. One of the many tourist attractions are in fact its birds. With over 260 different species that...
Winter wrens were first described by Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician Carolus Linnaeus in 1758 and are currently found in North America; additionally they are found in other areas of the world and are frequently seen in Europe, Asia, and North...
First of all, what exactly is a songbird? It is a species whose vocal organ is well developed and adapted to creating more elaborate songs than the typical bird. It is also called by the scientific term oscines. Songbirds in the Midwest are not difficult...
The Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus) These little birds are real charmers! They are friendly towards each other and are often seen in large flocks gracefully swirling together in unison. They are about 5 inches long, with wingspans of about 9 inches. They...
The story behind the Madagascar Teal Madagascar is a beautiful country on an island in the Indian Ocean. It is appreciated for beaches, rain forests, pepper, vanilla and Lemurs. It is home to the rarest duck on our planet, the Madagascar Teal (formerly...
