China is one of the most diverse countries in terms of animal life, especially when it comes to birds. With more than 1,300 out of a total of 9,000 species worldwide living within its borders, China provides an ideal environment for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. There are bot...
Finch Finches have strong, conical bills that help them break open tough seeds that many other birds cannot. Firefly The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world Flamingo Sleeps on just one leg! Flea Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air Flea Beetle Flea...
Birds use different types of things to build this nest and the whole size depends on the size of the bird.Humming birds, Robins, Kinglets, Crests, all are known to build this type of nest. Saucer or Plate:It is almost similar to the previous one, the cupped nest, but it has a shal...
At least 36 different species of birds feast on the dogwood’s fleshy red berries, including northern cardinals, tufted titmice, bluebirds, juncos, and waxwings. Robins, northern mockingbirds, and sparrows will also build nests on the dogwood’s horizontal branches. Although dogwoods have been...
Gordon is an ecologist with two degrees from Exeter University. He's also a teacher, a poet and the owner of 1,152 books. Oh - and he wrote this website. Sooty Robins or Sooty Thrushes Hermits / Sicklebills / Barbthroats (Hummingbirds) - Species Photo Gallery ...
insects. If you’re concerned about handling praying mantises, you may use gloves or forceps to remove them to another location. Another way to help get rid of them is to allow insectivorous birds, such as robins, thrushes, larks, and nightingales to nest nearby and feed on praying mantis...
Analyzing the predicted light dependency by testing migratory birds under monochromatic lights, we found that the responses of birds change with increasing intensity [ 2]. The analysis of the orientation of European robins under 502 nm turquoise light revealed two types of responses depending on ...
The analysis of the orientation of European robins under 502 nm turquoise light revealed two types of responses depending on light intensity: under a quantal flux of 8·1015 quanta m−2 s−1, the birds showed normal migratory orientation in spring as well as in autumn, relying on their ...
Russia is a country that provides habitats for many species of birds, some of which are unique and can only be found in the region. Many migratory birds also pass through Russia during their seasonal journeys, making it an important stopover along their routes. ...
European Robin Male robins are so aggressive and territorial that they will attack their own reflections. Falcon The fastest creatures on the planet! Fallow deer The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer. False Widow Spider False spiders actually prey on black wi...