A lot of people are under the impression that parrots are the only bird species that can talk in the same language as them. However, there are other species of birds that can learn to speak. People just aren’t aware of that because these are birds that we don’t commonly keep as pets. Crows are … Read more
Penguins are flightless birds that spend their lives in the ocean and on land. While they cannot fly through the air, they can swim through the water as though they are flying. In complete contrast to their grace underwater, penguins move on land in an awkward waddle. The eighteen extant penguin species are primarily in … Read more
Doves appear throughout popular culture as symbols of love. They’re released at wedding ceremonies and pop up on cards around Valentine’s Day. The image of a pair of doves snuggling is synonymous with monogamous love. But do doves really mate for life? Do they deserve their reputation as “love birds?” The answer is yes and … Read more
The color purple is a unique color in the natural world. When humans see purple, it is often associated with royalty and luxury. In animals, this color is rare. To get purple birds, the structure of colorless cells in feathers must be arranged in a way that reflects light at the right wavelength. In birds, … Read more
Many species of birds are monogamous, staying with one mate their entire lives. Bluejays are social birds that are typically found in big groups. Do these beautiful birds choose a mate for life? Bluejays do mate for life. When the bird has chosen its partner, it will have a bond that lasts its entire life. … Read more
When thinking about birds with long legs, most people automatically think of a bright pink flamingo standing on one leg. This is undoubtedly a spectacular sighting! However, the world is full of many other long-legged birds, including one that’s just as pink and beautiful as a flamingo! 13 Birds with Long Legs A study shows … Read more
There are over 10,000 species of bird, and while they all share obvious similarities, it is the variations between species that make them so fascinating to study. One area of particularly interesting variations is the tail. In many species, the male relies on his attractive tail feathers to entice a mate. In terms of flight, … Read more
Ducks are small water birds that spend their entire lives on or near water, such as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, wetlands, and floodwaters. They are in the same order as geese and swans (Anseriformes) but are classified in the Anatidae family. Unlike geese and swans, most ducks do not mate for life. Ducks are monogamous … Read more
Some birds stick together through thick and thin. Some swans and all ravens mate for life, and they will mourn the loss of their mate. Other birds are in and out, sticking together only long enough to mate before moving on. So what about those aerial acrobats: the hummingbird? Do they mate for life? Or … Read more
Geese are a species of waterfowl that spend most of their lives around water in wetlands, lakes, and rivers. They also live in open areas such as fields, parks, lawns, and golf courses. They are related to ducks and swans and are classified in the same order (Anseriformes). These birds gather in large flocks throughout … Read more
