The first Peregrine Falcon chicks have hatched over at the Rochester Falconcam! Parents Mariah and Kaver are going to be busy during the next weeks feeding their chicks, which will be full-grown falcons in just six weeks. Head on over to the Falconcam's blog, Imprints, to see the first photos of the eyases. (Remember, Birdorable supports the Falconcam with 30% of the sales from our Mariah & Kaver section going to the Genesee Valley Audubon Society)
Today we reveal Bonanza Bird #7: The Red-fan Parrot, also known as the Hawk-headed Parrot. The Red-fan Parrot is a beautiful species that lives in South America. They are named for the unusual fan of feathers found around the nape....
Here are ten interesting facts about the Caspian Tern: The Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern species. The Caspian Tern's diet consists almost entirely of fish. Unlike many other tern species, the Caspian Tern retains its black cap...
For the last 7 days we added a new bird to Birdorable every day as part of our Birdorable Bonanza 2014, which has become an annual tradition that started in 2009. This year was a short one with only 7 birds (or 8 including the Uncape...
If you think our Birdorable birds are cute as adults, what about when they are babies? Here are some baby photos (shared via Flickr & Wikipedia) of the Turkey Vulture. Yes, Turkey Vultures are amazing creatures and even cute, especially as white down-covered babies. Both Turkey Vulture...
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