As the grass gets greener, the flowers return to their refreshing bloom, and the spring slowly but surely starts to settle in as the weather gets warmer, the birds know it’s time. Eggs have an incubation period of about two weeks where they require the best conditions, namely warmth. When talking about the egg-laying numbers and patterns, one term to be aware of is ‘clutch’. A clutch of eggs is the number of eggs laid in the nest at a time in one nesting attempt. This figure changes from species to species, but also within the species themselves, there are…
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Bats are found in different species all over the world. These nocturnal animals who love sleeping upside down are often given a bad reputation and villanized by us. Many owe this to its hauntingly red eyes that glow in the dark and their strange leathery wings and body. But the main cause for concern and why we have made them so evil in our eyes is because there is much uncertainty when it comes to these strange, winged yet furry creatures. Are they birds? Or are they rodents with wings? Do they belong to the mammalian family of animals? The…
When you think of rabbits, ‘large’ is not really the word that comes to mind. What usually does come to mind is the garden variety – which weighs in the range of three to four pounds. But rabbits can reach pretty impressive sizes, and several breeds do so. There are around 300 species of rabbits discovered all over the globe as of now. We know mainly of the adorable cuddly ones, and though these are big, some are no less cuddly. So without further ado let’s get into some of the largest species of rabbits in the world. List Of…
As the days get colder and the snow finally starts to fall, it gives many birds the signal to make their way south in search of food and warmer climates. The migratory birds make their way south for favorable conditions because the snow starts piling up. Robins aren’t birds you associate with winter. Quite the opposite actually right? The American robin, a large North American thrush, is considered the harbinger of spring. Arriving in flocks to get their spring meal of worms as soon as possible! Early birds get the worm, right? They are one of the first signs people look…
Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen the wonderful glory of an eagle spreading its wings and zooming through the sky? You probably looked up at that majestic sight and thought to yourself “I see why they have such power over the bird family”. Then you see some small birds in the sky pecking and screaming at this giant. Are those little birds? What are they thinking, pecking at predators who will definitely have the upper hand in any confrontation between them? Are they insane? The answer is no. What you are witnessing, as crazy and stupid…
Birds love and appreciate the nesting boxes prepared for them during their breeding season when shelter, protection, and other resources are crucial for the proper growth and development of both the parents and the young ones. But after the young ones have left home to forage and explore by themselves, the weather starts to get cooler. At this point what the birds need is heat and communion, and while birdhouses and nests can provide this, they fall short in some aspects. What birds would appreciate the most at this point are roosting boxes, designed specifically for their purposes. Don’t worry…
When the winter cold has settled in and is seeping into your floors, even walking around your house after a comfortable night under the blanket is a pain in a** feeling. If you ever had to step outside barefoot for even a moment, then you will know how much it really hurts. Yet so many birds are able to do exactly this with no problems at all. Sure, they have their feathers creating an insulating system covering their body to preserve body heat, but in most birds, their feet stay barren. So how do they keep their fragile little feet…
Have you ever wondered Why Do Birds Stand On One Foot? A bird, not any small one either though, say a goose or a mallard, for example, taking its entire weight on one single leg. Sure, the bird might not be having any particular difficulty holding that position for long but just seeing all of its body weight supported by one appendage for so long is straining your calf muscles. And so you can’t help but wonder, why do birds stand on one foot when the other foot is right there to help out? Is there a reason or are…
Amongst the plethora of incredible feats possible by birds, their birdsong definitely sits pretty high up on the list. Though birds learn their typical basic notes pretty quickly, many birds learn their songs pretty quickly after they have hatched, they build up on their song throughout their lifetime. Many songs of birds are also incredibly complex and consist of sometimes even dozens of notes per second. The songs don’t just vary with species either. They vary within species as well, depending on other factors like geography. Just like we have accents for essentially the same language, so do birds have…
The Canada goose is a large wild goose that is native to the arctic and temperate regions of Northern America. Like many geese, they are migrating birds and are infamous for their seasonal migrations. They have historically been observed to have rigid migratory paths, with little to no deviation every year. They make seasonal migrations most famously when the weather gets colder, during the autumn months that is from September to the beginning of November. Why Do Canada Geese Fly In The Wrong Direction? Seasonal migrations aren’t a linear process that goes from point A to B. If you observe…