The Peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine falcon and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan raptor in the Falconidae family. The peregrine falcon is well-known for its speed, reaching up to 320 km/h during its characteristic hunting stoop, making it the animal kingdom’s fastest member. But do you know […]
One of the most fascinating and inspiring natural phenomena is bird migration—but how do scientists figure out where all those birds are going? European scientists had little evidence that birds migrated during the winter until the nineteenth century. Scientists only had definitive proof of long-distance migration once a stork returned with an arrow made of
Magpies belong to the Corvidae family of birds. Like other family members, they are often regarded as clever creatures. The Eurasian magpie, for example, is considered one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. It is one of the few non-mammal species capable of recognizing itself in a mirror test. But how did a
Ostriches are among the most well-known bird species since they are the biggest and fastest flightless birds. However, these birds’ size isn’t their only intriguing aspect; their reproductive habits and mating rituals are also rather unusual. Did you know ostrich farms have difficulty breeding these large birds? Male ostriches frequently find their human caregivers more
There are about 398 species of parrots known to man. While they are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas, many of them are raised in captivity in colder regions. But did you know that the biggest group of parrots in Europe can be found in Stuttgart, Germany? A single yellow-headed Amazone escaped from captivity
President Andrew Jackson swore a lot, and so did his parrot, Poll. The parrot was said to be an African grey parrot and was originally purchased as a gift for his wife, Rachel. Still, after her death, President Jackson became the parrot’s caretaker. But did you know that Poll learned to mimic Jackson’s language? Poll,
Hummingbirds are commonly found in the Americas and thrive in tropical areas. These birds are not intentionally aggressive, in fact, when they feel threatened, they tend to flee than fight. They are known for their small stature and wing speed. But did you know they had big brains? Hummingbird brains are 4.2% of their total
Wolves, being predators and carnivores, eat almost any kind of prey in their environment, including ungulates, rabbits, smaller rodents, and even birds. But did you know wolf cubs and ravens get along so well? Ravens and wolf cubs have been seen playing together. The ravens flew over the cubs with sticks, enticing the cubs to
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Kookaburras are Dacelo genus terrestrial tree kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea. The laughing kookaburra’s loud, distinctive call is frequently used as a stock sound effect in situations involving an Australian bush setting or tropical jungle, particularly in older films. Do you know why Baby Kookaburras have hooked upper beaks? Kookaburras are born with
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The mirror or mark test is a behavioral technique developed by Gordon Gallup Jr., an American psychologist. This test determines whether an animal can recognize its own reflection in a mirror. There was only one bird species that passed this test? The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent birds and one of the
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