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.
The house sparrow, although it is originally from Eurasia and North Africa, can be found today in temperate urban zones all over the world. In fact, the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of the best-known urban birds. You can…
Within the Imperial eagle family, we can find two species. These are the Eastern Imperial Eagle and the Iberian Imperial…
According to a survey by the Spanish Orthology Society, the common barn owl was bird of the year in Spain…
The common buzzard (also called buteo buteo) is the most common bird of prey in Europe. The buzzard has achieved…
This bird of prey is one of the famous species and is widely present on the planet. It inhabits almost…
Feathers can reveal diseases. Therefore, we need to pay close attention to the color and condition of feathers and whether…
The common crane is a large migratory bird that spends its life traveling between Eurasia and Africa. With its long…
Eagles are elegant, majestic animals that live in mountainous areas. In addition, they also have really powerful beaks and claws. It’s safe to say these are some of the most impressive birds out there. Did you know that there are…
Animal migrations are one of the most fascinating things in nature. In particular, migratory birds stand out because of the tremendous distances they travel. Migratory birds are normally not adapted to extreme cold and tend to travel to warmer regions…
Formerly known as the ossifrage–or bone breaker–the bearded vulture is a peculiar bird and we want to tell you all…
You’ve probably seen how birds go back and forth carrying twigs and assembling nests for shelter. Each species build them…
The rufous-vented chachalaca (Ortalis ruficauda) is a tropical bird of the landfowl order. This species is a member of an…
Hummingbirds are among the list of the smallest birds on the planet. Their tiny size captures our attention, as do…
There are many birds that we can find in gardens and parks throughout all of Europe. If you’re in Spain, then you might be interested in discovering some of the main species you can find in this small ecosystem. Identifying…
The large crow is an iconic species of corvids, a group of highly intelligent birds. This species has the widest…
The quetzal is one of the most iconic species in Central America, and is famous for its connection to the…
The Bourke’s parakeet is the jewel of a group of herbivorous birds that come from Australia. It’s a fairly calm…
The Princess parrot is a native Australian species with beautiful pale feathers. Their plumage is mainly green, with a pink…
Penguins are members of the Spheniscidae family. The habitat of these flightless sea birds generally extends over the southern hemisphere.…
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…