Many animals experience digestion, where food is broken down and distributed through the body and things that cannot be used are removed. However, owls are different. Owls have two ways of getting rid of waste from their food that are as different as day and night. There is a distinct difference between owl poop and … Read more
Eagles are well-known for their opportunistic feeding behaviors. These birds will eat live animals, freshly-killed prey, and carrion. Their hunting habits may seem ruthless, but their foraging abilities have saved many species (like the Bald Eagle) from the brink of extinction. Eagles are intelligent hunters who will kill and eat snakes. The eagle will not … Read more
More and more people are raising chickens, particularly with the price of eggs skyrocketing year after year. But what happens if you raise chickens in a suburban area with short fences? Do you have to worry about your chickens flying off? The short answer is that, yes, chickens can fly. How high and how far … Read more
Flamingos are statuesque, wading birds known for their pink feathers, elongated beaks, and propensity for standing on one leg. Of the six extant species of flamingos, four live in the Americas, and two reside in parts of Africa, Southern Asia, and Southern Europe. Flamingos are strong fliers that fly with their long necks and legs … Read more
Twenty-three woodpecker species reside in the United States, and of those, 15 of them live in California. Here are the woodpeckers that you may spot in California.
Though it would seem like a lousy survival technique, many birds we know and love are feathered from head to toe in bright colors. Some of the most beautiful birds are those with bright pink feathers. This article will cover X of these uniquely stunning birds. 10 Pink Bird Species 1. American Flamingo Though they … Read more
Swans are large-bodied waterfowl that spend most of their lives gliding gracefully across the surfaces of lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs. They are in North America, parts of South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. In addition to gracefully gliding across the water, swans fly in a distinctive pose with their long necks outstretched and large … Read more
Owls have been known as some of the best bird hunters around. With that in mind, you may be wondering what their diet consists of and whether or not they take on other animal predators like snakes. This article will answer that question and take a look at what owls eat. Do Owls Eat Snakes? … Read more
Virginia is a beautiful state with relatively mild weather and tons of opportunities to do some birdwatching. The Blue Ridge Mountains, in particular, is an ideal place to go hiking and look for wildlife. So what might you spot if you head out to do some birdwatching in one of Virginias many parks, wilderness areas, … Read more
Georgia is packed with perfect areas to watch for woodpeckers. From the suburban backyards of Atlanta to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, you can find these unique birds making their nests, feeding, raising their young, and visiting suet feeders across the state. You don’t have to wait for a certain time of year to watch … Read more
