Shiny Cowbirds, likeBrown-headed Cowbirds, are nest parasites. They lay their eggs in the nests of other birds—including Yellow-shouldered Blackbirds—and leave the host parents to raise their chicks. This beh
Black-headed Gulls mating byAlan Shearman(CC BY 2.0 Deed) In terms of breeding success, the timing of the cloacal kiss is critical. Many bird species have very specific mating seasons, driven by environmental cues like temperature and day length, which ensure that the subsequent laying of eggs...
Olfactory hunting has also been implied in the only two other species of the genus Cathartes, namely the greater and lesser yellow-headed vultures, but not in any of the other New World vultures nor in any Old World species. On the whole, results of field studies correlate well with those...
The most powerful Aztec god was associated with the hummingbird. His helmet, fastened to the back of his head, was the head of a hummingbird, making him appear half man, half bird. To this day, two popular but untrue legends and superstitions continue to surround these tiny birds. One,...
Pink Pigeon Endangered, native to Mauritius Crested Ibis Recovering species, pinkish hue Rose-breasted Grosbeak Males have a pink breast patch Pink-headed Fruit Dove Pink head, green body Anna's Hummingbird Green and pink, small hummer Pink-backed Pelican Pale pink, found in Africa Galápagos Fla...
Based on the small size of the feathers and the coloring, I started poking around the patio for the remains of a brown-headed nuthatch. Very upset, I searched but found nothing…. ~Loret T. Setters 17. Dusty Gedge & Biodiversity Ecoroofs: This week was a very exciting week in ...
ve always wondered what it was like to see them on their breeding territory up in the Arctic, especially as I’ve followedProject SNOWstormand all they have learned about snowy owl seasonal movement. When I headed up to the Arctic portion of Alaska last summer withZugunruhe Tours, I got ...
Shiny Cowbirds, likeBrown-headed Cowbirds, are nest parasites. They lay their eggs in the nests of other birds—including Yellow-shouldered Blackbirds—and leave the host parents to raise their chicks. This behavior often leads to the failure of the blackbird’s own offspring, contributing to the...