Bringing a lovebird home requires commitment and attention. You must create a safe and happy home for them which also demands financial requirements. Other than one-time purchases, there are additional costs that you have to bear in the long run. …
Amazon parrot is a collective term that is used to describe different types of parrots living in the wild, in the Amazon. There are more than 30 species of parrots from the Amazon region and they are known for their…
Based on the species and environmental factors, a bird can lay multiple times in a year. The factors that influence the egg-laying process are temperature, daylight length, and food availability. They also have unique breeding stages and to understand the…
Ducks have two legs. They are commonly sighted in ponds, lakes or rivers but the distinct feature of the legs is these are webbed. Ducks use their legs to find food, navigate through water, groom themselves, and regulate body temperature.…
With the emergence of Christmas, you cannot ignore the beloved melody that fills the air “The 12 days of Christmas”. Based on the carol, on each of the 12 days, an extravagant gift was given, where birds make several appearances,…
Flightless birds are popularly known as running birds due to their adaptability to survive without flying. The most popular example is ostrich and the lesser known is kiwis. All these flightless birds have similar characteristics and behavior. They also can…
Even if birds have their eyes on the side or at the front, they have the ability to see straight. However, there are many added benefits for the birds, due to its eye placement. So, let’s dive deep into the…
Yes, Squirrels can eat birds, but only in rare cases, when their natural food becomes scarce. Eating birds is part of their backup plan, mostly during the winter, when they are unable to find their regular meal. So, let’s get…
Yes, a praying mantis can eat a hummingbird. Studies show that mantis hunt hummingbirds whenever they get the opportunity and eat them. They attack either due to threat or if they are desperately hungry. Now, let’s get to know how…
No, birds are not alike mammals. Birds belong to the avian group, but still, mammals might have particular characteristics that might overlap with some of the characteristics of birds, but that does not make them birds. Mammals have milk glands,…