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
Bird of Today, the Black-Capped Chickadee. One of my favorites. Black-Capped Chickadees are nonmigratory passerines found widely distributed across North America; the better upper half of the United States, and throughout Alaska and Canada » Continue Reading
Today, featuring the American Woodcock. This is a small, round shorebird commonly found in the eastern half of Northern America. Their brown, grey and black plumage allows for excellent camouflage within the brushy forested habitats they generally reside in. They are also fittingly named Timberdoodles, Mudbats, Bogsuckers, Night Partridges, and Labrador Twisters. Woodcocks have a very prominen » Continue Reading