A lyrebird is a carnivorous creature belonging to the Animalia family, phylum Chordata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, and family Menuridae. Its genus is Menura. Its length is up to 74 to 98 inches for superb-lyrebirds and 84 to 90 inches for Albert’s lyrebirds. It weighs up to 2.14 pounds for superb lyrebirds and 2.06 for …
Ducks are among the few animal species that may be just as happy in a park as they are in a pond. Unlike their other Anatidae family members like geese and swans, ducks are frequently misidentified. They, like Geese, are commonly raised as livestock. In extreme cases, ducks have been recorded to live for as …
Peacocks have the ability to fly, that much is true. They can take to the air and soar to the tops of trees or rooftops. They can glide with a few flaps of the wings as they descend from their perches, but they can also fly. They don’t soar like an eagle, swoop like a …
The common starling, or “plain-old starling” as we say in the United Kingdom, is a stunning avian species. Although the European Starling may win a beauty contest, the African Starling’s iridescent feathers make it the clear winner. Of course, cuteness persists despite this. You’ll be impressed by their nesting practices if you think their plumage …
Pigeons, which belong to the family Columbidae, are among the most flexible of all birds. Even though pigeons aren’t picky eaters, they can’t eat a lot of insects. Pigeons are typically rather plump since they are fed a diet rich in the seeds, fruits, and berries they enjoy. In urban areas, where natural food sources …
The best method to observe Woodpeckers in Wisconsin is to go birding in the woods and forest, though you can often spot species like the Red-bellied, Hairy, and Downy Woodpeckers at your backyard feeders. Many species of birds, including the red-headed woodpecker, the northern flicker, and the yellow-bellied sapsucker, have their breeding grounds in Wisconsin. …
While only about 28 species make up the genus Passer, the genuine sparrows, there are numerous additional birds in the Passerellidae family that also have the word “sparrow” in their common names. Among backyard birds, sparrows rank high, with the House sparrow being a familiar sight in many parts of the world. Since young sparrows …
A member of the tit family Paridae, the great tit (Parus major) is a species of a passerine bird. Great tits are a common sight in wooded areas over much of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, the eastern Palearctic to the Amur River, and even parts of North Africa; most great …
Maryland’s official state bird is the Baltimore Oriole (Icteridae family). The undersides and shoulders of male Baltimore Orioles are a brilliant golden-orange, while their black wings and blackheads set them apart. The females are less vibrantly colored than the males, with a yellowish-orange underside and a more subdued black on the head and wings. From …
In 1782, the bald eagle was chosen as the symbol of the United States of America. It’s a sign of bravery, independence, and power. The emblem appears on paper money and another legal tender in the United States as well as on passports. However, you may be curious as to where bald eagles call home. …