In early spring, cardinals feed on the ground for seeds in fields, meadows and leaf litter. Once the leaves open, they move up into trees and shrubs for buds and caterpillars. In fall they take fruit ...

Those familiar with the fairytale “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen may remember how the ‘ugly duckling’ in the story was actually a baby swan and not a duckling at all! In real life, ...

This tiny, chocolate-brown finch with a striking black face is a social butterfly, often seen in cheerful flocks darting between rice fields and grasslands. The Chestnut Munia is a small, stocky finch ...

This towering wetland dweller, standing up to 6 feet tall, is the world's tallest flying bird and a cultural icon across its Asian range. The Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird, with a striking ...

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most abundant duck species in North America. In fact, ‘Greenheads’, as they are affectionately known are probably the most familiar duck species in the world.

The male Indian Peafowl carries a train of up to 150 elongated feathers — each tipped with an iridescent eyespot — that can stretch 150 cm beyond his body and fan into a shimmering arc nearly 2 metres ...

That blue tit or chickadee hovering near your window isn't just being nosy – it's scouting potential dining spots. The right placement of your bird feeders can make the difference between an ...

This powerful raptor soars majestically through mountain forests from India to Indonesia, using its unusually long talons to snatch prey from treetop nests. The Black Eagle is a striking raptor with ...

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This hardy Antarctic wanderer, instantly recognisable by its distinctive black line under the bill, braves some of the world's most extreme conditions while waddling across ice sheets and diving up to ...

fastest-running birds on the planet. Both extant species of Ostriches are endemic to the African continent, although you can see these incredible flightless birds in zoos, farms, and other captive ...

Geese have a reputation for being pretty intimidating birds. In fact, these large waterfowl have been used as guard animals for centuries, both for their lack of fear of intruders and their loud alarm ...