Do you ever feel sleepy while working at the computer? This adorable video of a lovebird dozing on a laptop might inspire you to go take a nap right now yourself. Be sure to check out the super-cute yawn towards the end of the clip.
Today we'd like to share with you the meaning of the term altricial, especially as it relates to birds. It is the opposite of a term we shared earlier on the blog: precocial. Let's learn about what it means to be altricial! The term altricial comes from the...
Our special 10th anniversary 10 species Birdorable Bonanza concludes today with the Purple Gallinule!The Purple Gallinule is a duck-like species in the rail family. They are native to the southeastern United States, much of Central America, and a wide range within...
Today our 2025 Birdorable Bonanza comes to a close with the introduction of our 840th species: the Hadada Ibis! The Hadada Ibis is a large, loud bird found across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It’s instantly recognizable not only by its size, shape, and slightly...
In most bird families, males and females both participate in the raising of their young. In 8% of cases, the female does everything related to care of eggs and raising offspring. And in just 1% of bird species does the...
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