The White Crowned Sparrow is a medium sized passerine bird of the New World sparrow family, found visiting the majority of the North American continent throughout the winter months, and up North for breeding. They are also found in parts of the West year round. They are recognized by their streaked black and white for » Continue Reading
The White Bellbird is a smallish and unique looking bird of the Cotingidae family, found distributed within the moist rain forests of northeast South America, in places such as the Guianas, Venezuela, and around parts of Brazil. Males are easily distinguishable - stark white with a black bill and prominent wattle. Fe » Continue Reading
The Great Frigatebird is a large seabird majorly distributed around the Tropical Pacific Ocean, such as the Galápagos Islands and Hawaiian Islands. Smaller populations may be found in the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic. Frigatebirds are recognized by their sleek black plumage and light builds. Females » Continue Reading
The Great Horned Owl, also referred to as the Tiger or Hoot Owl, is a large species of Owl native to the Americas. Thanks to their incredible adaptability, they are recognized as the most widely distributed true Owl of the Americas and have 15 recognized subspecies. The Great Horned Owl is recognized by its heavy build, broad wings and large head, and a distinct » Continue Reading
The Sandhill Crane is a large species of crane found distributed across North America and extreme Northeastern Siberia. They are easily recognized by their grey, ochre, and worn-looking plumage, and the prominent red patch on their foreheads. Sandhill Cranes are a migratory bird, forming flocks over 10,000 and flying more than 200 mil » Continue Reading
The Pied Currawong is one of three Currawong Species native to the wet and dry forests, rural areas, and semi-urban environments of Eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island. They are robust, crow-like passerine birds that are recognized by their sleek black and white plumage, yellow irises and gape, and prominent bills. Pied Currawongs dwell and hunt mostly within the trees, though they may hunt bot... » Continue Reading
Bird of today, the Jambu Fruit Dove. Another member of the Columbidae family, commonly distributed in southern Thailand and along the Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesian islands such as Java, Kalimantan and Sumatra. The Temoq people of Pahang believe that the female Jambu Fruit dove is a form of their creator and ancestor Maq Sidi. It is placed in the » Continue Reading
The Shoebill (Also commonly called the Shoe-billed stork), is a tall, somewhat intimidating and long legged wading bird found in tropical East Africa and in swamps ranging from South Sudan to Zambia. It has previously been classified with Ciconiiformes (storks) based on its overall form and characteristics, however genetic evidence » Continue Reading
The Goldcrest is a small passerine bird of the Kinglet family, often recognized by its bright golden crest feathers adorned on its head and greenish hues accented on its wings and body. This, and its title 'King of the birds' in European folklore, g » Continue Reading
The Victoria Crowned Pigeon, also named Goura Victoria, is a large and exotic species of pigeon found within the lowland and swamp forests of New Guinea and its surrounding islands. On average, the Victoria Crowned Pigeon can weigh up to 5.3 pounds, making it the largest surviving species of Pigeon in the world. They are recognized by their blueish grey bodies, elegant lace like crests, maroon che... » Continue Reading
Found this educational website while researching some 1920's Jazz bands. Both informative and hideous. Love it. https://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/studproj/is3099/jazzcult/20sjazz/index.html *, .logout-btn { font-family: "Baskerville"; } h1, h4, a { text-transform: uppercase; } » Continue Reading
The Bali Myna is a beautiful and critically endangered species of Myna, and are exclusively restricted to northwest Bali and its islands. In 2020, it was recorded that fewer than 50 adults were left living in the wild. This is largely due to illegal wildlife trade and poaching of the area. » Continue Reading