Sparrows are often an overlooked bird, due to their rather drab gray-brown plumage and status as one of the world’s most common birds. However, delving deeper into their symbolic meanings in many ...

Vultures are highly sociable birds found on most continents of the world - excluding Australia and Antarctica. Most of the time, vultures are spotted as a collective unit, so what is the collective ...

“Female peacocks” is an oxymoron. Peacocks are male peafowl, and peahens are female peafowl. There’s no such thing as a “male peacock”! Nevertheless, peafowl have come to be known simply as peacocks.

We’ve all seen those romantic photos, with a pair of loved-up swans forming a perfect, symmetrical heart shape with their long necks. Pairs are said to form strong bonds, but is that true for all ...

The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a bird species that has long been held in awe for its incredible migrations between the North and South polar regions. Amazingly, recent studies have shown that ...

Ducks belong to the Anatidae family, which contains some 174 species spread across 43 genera. With their broad and stout body, large beaks and webbed feet, ducks are a common and recognisable sight ...

Teeth play a fundamental role in the digestive system of a human, chewing food into pieces small enough to be swallowed and pass out of the stomach. But without teeth, how do birds process any large ...

The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a familiar sight on lawns across the country, but have you ever wondered whether young American robins are born with the iconic red breast? Or if not, how ...

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the epitome of speed and power. They strike fear into the hearts of the birds they hunt, a fact that falconers have enjoyed for over 3000 years! These ...

Eggs aren’t exclusive to birds, but all birds lay eggs. Eggs vary in shape, color, and other characteristics, but this article is all about size! Which birds lay the biggest eggs, and do they have ...

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the fastest flying bird, capable of reaching incredible speeds in excess of 200 mph (389 km/h) while hunting. These birds are not only fast but capable of ...

Seagulls typically mate with the same partner for many years but don't necessarily mate for life. These coastal birds form strong, lasting pair bonds that can endure for multiple breeding seasons, ...