Birds are warm-blooded, winged vertebrates that – apart from a few exceptions – can fly. They lay eggs, build nests, and are beautiful and fascinating creatures. You can learn all about their main characteristics in this section.
Getting two parrots to reproduce in a cage isn’t impossible. However, this chore requires a good understanding of the mating process and the sexual behavior of this species. In other words, the reproduction of domestic parrots has its complexities. In…
Nocturnal raptors such as owls have been at the center of many myths and legends over the years – some good, others less so. Owls are found on every continent in the world, except Antarctica. Of all the many recognized…
When a family decides to adopt an animal, keeping ducks as pets probably isn’t the first option that springs to mind. After all, the pet industry is mainly dominated by two species: dogs in the first place, with cats not…
White storks are one of the most well-known birds in our country given the beliefs and stories that surround them. When it comes to the black stork, the situation is quite different. While black storks were probably just as abundant…
How to identify birds by their song is knowledge many people would love to have. So much so that techies have even created some apps for this purpose. OK, but, there must be a way to do it the old…
The relationship between human beings and pigeons (or doves) is currently somewhere between love and hate. While some want to keep a dove as a pet and care for them, others are afflicted by columbiphobia (the fear of doves or…
Who doesn’t like seeing beautiful birds? Exotic birds are really fascinating and have very different characteristics. Would you like to know more about some of them? In this article, discover six of them! Exotic birds you’ll love to get to…
The southern lapwing, or Vanellus chilensis, is an elegant bird with thin, long legs that defends its nest and chicks. It inhabits a large part of South America. Here on My Animals, we’re going to share some facts about the…
The marabou stork is a carrion bird of the Ciconiidae family. In fact, they’re the largest member of this family and they’re also among the largest flying birds. The Marabou stork inhabits tropical Africa, from Senegal to Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia,…
The jacamar bird is the best-distributed species of the Galbulidae family. Jacamars is a general term for a group of birds that belong to this family. They’re all throughout the American tropical zone and are their striking colors are characteristic…
The agami heron is a unique bird that lives in the lowlands and swamp forests of Central America and northern South America. It’s extremely rare to spot one because of their tendency to stay still for long periods. In general, the…
The lark is one of many birds found all throughout southern Spain and northern Africa. The biggest characteristic of a Dupont’s lark is that they make their nests on the ground. This is because they mostly move around close to…
There has always been a special relationship between animals and humans. But, sometimes, you hear stories that go far beyond anything you’ve heard or seen before. In today’s article, we’ll be telling you one such story. This is a clear…
To learn more about the animal at the center of today’s article, we need to travel several thousand miles to the forests of New Zealand. There, you will find the tui, a curious and intelligent bird, with a particular fondness…
The resplendent quetzal, whose scientific name is Pharomachrus mocinno, is one of the most emblematic birds in South America. Its color and symbolism make it a rather sought-after species. Etymologically, the name quetzal has its roots in Náhuatl (Aztec), a…
People have written a lot about dodo birds (Raphus cucullatus) over the centuries. Unfortunately, most of the data we have is from legends and illustrations that, while very interesting, has actually misled us. We still don’t know what this animal…
If you ever find yourself walking along the coast of Australia or New Zealand, you might just spot one of the region’s cutest inhabitants: the fairy penguin. Also known as the blue penguin, it is thought to be one of…
The little penguin is a fascinating species of penguin that inhabits the coast of New Zealand. Also known as the little blue penguin and fairy penguin, it’s the smallest breed in the Spheniscidae family. Penguins are flightless birds. Unlike birds that actually can fly,…
Several years ago, the trend of urban gardens began in the cities as a strategy to get good quality fruit and vegetables –without pesticides and other toxic chemicals. Now hen houses are also taking over the urban landscape and the…
If you’re thinking about buying or building a hen house in your garden, there are a few things you need to know before you get started. Buying and keeping chickens is no easy task, and you need to be prepared…