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When most people think of owls, one of the facts that often comes up is that they are nocturnal. Nocturnal animals are most active during the night, sleeping by day. While most owl species are nocturnal, not all are. Adaptations found in...

Birds have a unique way of keeping their feathers in top shape, thanks to a special gland called the uropygial gland. Also known as the preen gland, this small but important organ is located near the base of a bird’s tail. It produces an oily secretion that birds...

Today we're introducing a new member to our Birdorable family in honor of Swallow Week: it's our Birdorable Bank Swallow. The Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) is a small, agile bird with a distinctive brown back, white underparts, and a unique band across its chest. This bird, the smallest...

The end is in sight! We're continuing to add new birds and today's is the 24th species in the current Bonanza. Today's Bonanza bird is the Plain Chachalaca. Plain Chachalacas are large grouse-like birds related to curassows and guans. They are...