Structural Adaptations for Terrestrial Mobility Running and Walking Ground-dwelling birds rely on their legs for mobility, and they have evolved various adaptations to improve their walking and ...

The three species of peacock The three species of peacock are the Indian, formerly known as the Common Peacock, the Green and the Congo, with the Indian being the most commonly recognisable throughout ...

Where and How Birds Sleep Have you ever seen a sleeping bird? With over 50 billion birds on the planet, it’s surprising how well these creatures hide themselves away to rest. In this section, we’ll ...

Green Woodpecker The largest woodpecker in the UK, the Eurasian Green woodpecker is very different to the Great spotted woodpecker in terms of colouration. Green woodpeckers are perhaps even shyer ...

Kestrels are one of the smallest birds of prey, but also one of the most widespread, and are frequently seen hovering beside motorways or perched on telephone wires watching for prey. In recent years ...

Australia is a continent of extremes. Bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the east and the Indian Ocean on the west, this vast land has a high diversity of habitats, from snow-covered peaks to tropical ...

Can you teach a crow to talk? Crows and other corvids living in close company with humans can be taught to repeat up to around 100 human words and phrases they have been exposed to hearing on a ...

Hidden in plain sight: the secret differences between male and female Wood Pigeons that most UK birdwatchers miss. While these ubiquitous garden birds might appear identical at first glance, several ...

Common Nocturnal Birds and Their Characteristics Owls are perhaps the best-known example of nocturnal bird species but they are by no means the only birds that rest during the day and go about their ...

What time of day do cedar waxwings feed? Cedar waxwings are diurnal, meaning they are active throughout the day. The birds feed frequently throughout their waking hours. Exceptions occur during the ...

How do Rainbow Lorikeets build their nests Rainbow Lorikeets don’t build their nests as such, and instead, find a suitable hole in a tree. Once the nesting site has been found, both the male and ...

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the epitome of speed and power. They strike fear into the hearts of the birds they hunt, a fact that falconers have enjoyed for over 3000 years! These ...