Blue Jay - With its striking blue plumage and distinctive crest, the Blue Jay is a common yet beautiful bird found in North America. Rainbow Lorikeet - This Australian parrot boasts a bright mix of ...
Recent studies reveal how birds develop their vibrant colors. Parrots create pigments called psittacofulvins, while finches use genetic variations to alter carotenoids' chemistry. Discoveries show how ...
The smallest member of the sandpiper family, no bigger than a sparrow. This is the sandpiper most likely to be seen on small bodies of water inland. On sandy riverbanks, lake shores, and edges of ...
Easier to see than most owls, the Short-ear lives in open terrain, such as prairies and marshes. It is often active during daylight, especially in the evening. When hunting it flies low over the ...