In a recent research study, it was discovered that cockatoos would exhibit self-control in order to receive a prized nut. Self-control was previously thought to be exclusively practiced by animals with larger brains. Researchers...

Flamingo Week continues today with some interesting flamingo extremes and odd facts about this family of pink birds. Extremely Social Birds Flamingos live in colonies that may number thousands of individuals. Breeding is also colonial, with birds typically separating into smaller groups of 7-25 pairs. Breeding follows synchronized dancing displays...

As our special Puerto Rico Week rolls on, we’re excited to introduce a new member of our Birdorable family: the Puerto Rican Woodpecker! This striking bird is another of Puerto Rico’s 18 endemic bird species. With its glossy steel-blue body, deep...

Today we introduce a rare species of stork: Storm’s Stork. Storm’s Stork is a species found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. They live in tropical forest habitat, where they feed on fish, frogs, and other aquatic prey. Unfortunately this species is considered to...