Domesticated Turkey is a large fowl and it belongs to the genus Meleagris. It is one of the most popular forms of poultry and is hailed for its low price and high meat content. The genus Meleagris consists of the domesticated turkey and the wild turkey. It was generally understood and believed that the domestication of this species was done in Mesoamerica. This historical region now consists of modern-day countries like Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, central-southern Mexico, etc. Some newer research has brought this into question and has brought a possible second site of domestication, in the southwestern regions…
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The weather is cooling down, the leaves are turning brown, and the scent of pine and acorns is fresh in the air – all telling signs of the autumn season coming. You decide to take a little walk in the woods to commemorate the wonderful change in seasons, and then you are suddenly confronted with a flock of jays screaming and crying their hearts out. Blue Jays are known to be particularly active during the fall months to the point where people who do not even stop and ponder on birds and their ways wonder, what is going on? What…
Ladybugs are adorable little creatures that are always a delight to see. Most commonly known for sporting their wonderfully fashionable coat of red and black spots, the sight of one brings you joy, even if you have no spiritual intentions behind it. How animals get to be a sign of good or bad luck is always a mystery as what one culture sees as a sign of good times is someone else’s bad omen. But the ladybug is a symbol that stays relatively positive all over the globe, and that has got us curious as to why that could be. …
Although 71 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water, the majority of it is impossible to drink, that is about 96.5 percent of all that water is extremely salty and undrinkable, held by oceans and seas. That is why a human being stranded in the middle of the sea is a scary thing and not a sure-shot survival mechanism. All the water around him will only make things worse internally, only worsening your dehydration. If you are confused as to how that works, just understand the mechanism of a kidney – it makes urine to get rid of…
As central and instinctive as communication and courting are for us humans, it is more so for birds. Attracting mates and engaging in courtship rituals is an instinctual and central part of the bird’s life in such an involved way that many different factors like the bird’s physical appearance, physical capabilities, and mental capabilities are put on display for the partner to be impressed by and attracted to. As intriguing and curious as we might have been about where babies come from when we were kids, seeing and understanding these intensely choreographed and purposeful rituals including singing, dancing and so…
It might seem counterproductive to us, to push the very children you wish to keep safe out of your homes. But birds’ nests are not the safe, cozy heavens like our homes are for us. It is rather a very precarious play with time until when a predator spots the nest and makes the group loud and open-mouthed babies it’s lunch. Thus it is not cruel or unusual but crucial for parent birds to ensure that their newly born fledglings are kept safe and sound. Parent birds work around the clock to ensure that the fledglings are able to withstand…
When we see birds with incredibly stunning plumage, surely peacocks have their spot on your mental list. And for good reason, since they are most recognized for their wonderfully colorful and majestic feathers, and their long train. It has a green and blue iridescent plumage that contrasts perfectly with the warmer bronze shades. This added along with its eye-like spots that are truly mesmerizing when opened, the peacock is a show-stopper indeed. So if you have ever had the visual pleasure of seeing a peacock spread its feathers in a wonderful semi-circle, we are sure you wondered why they did…
If you’ve ever been awoken at night by a racket that sounds like it could be all the birds in the world chirping at once, trust us, we’ve all been there. I’m sure you wondered who all were responsible for it, and also why birds chirp at night. Believe it or not, disturbing your sleep is not its main motive! So today we will dive into the who and why of night chirping and also how to get rid of the culprit! Let’s dive in! Who Is The Culprit That Chirps At Night Outside Your Window? Typically, Northern Mockingbirds are…
Birds are one of the most delightful wonders of the world, and time spent gazing at them as they go about their day is time well spent. But if you live in a high-rise apartment block, you might be thinking that attracting birds to your balcony is an impossible task. Well, we are here to tell you that you do not necessarily need a lush landscape or a wide backyard to attract and feed birds. All you need are some great tips to make sure you are doing all you can to attract these winged buddies to your humble abode.…
Just like we humans have a gestation period of 40 weeks for the baby to fully grow and develop, so do birds have an incubation period where they work hard on providing optimal conditions for their eggs to hatch into healthy fledglings. Think of it like baking a cake! They are providing the optimum heat, nutrients, etc, and cooking it all in and the result is a healthy baby chick at the end of it. The process of incubation is truly wondrous. The parent bird’s efforts on the outside and nature’s processes on the inside work together beautifully to provide…