Although, the prehistoric era would have you believe birds should be capable fliers without wings, a prime example being pterodactyl, no modern day avians that we know of would be able to fly without feathers. Other than actual physical ability when flapping, the feathers allow birds to attain lift and maintain it every moment they … Read more
Lovebirds can be cuddly but, a few criteria need to be met before they’ll willingly snuggle up with you or their close companions. Lovebirds are known for being playful but, are often feisty and territorial when around strangers that’s why as long they’ve built strong bonds with another occasionally they will show their affection through … Read more
Ravens can be smarter than parrots however, it does depend on what task they do. Ravens and other corvids are known for their ability to solve problems whilst parrots excel in communication. Ravens are also capable of mimicking speech so when you put both these skills together, you can definitely argue ravens are the more … Read more
Yes, adult male hummingbirds do migrate first. This is so they can first take over their own territory within which they will eventually court the female hummingbirds once they have migrated as well. However, juvenile males migrate at the same time as females and juvenile females the first year they’re alive so technically it’s only … Read more
Yes, lovebirds can eat cantaloupes, provided its added to balance out the diet and not the only food source. This fruit is packed full of vitamins and minerals that can be a great addition to a lovebirds diet. Why Feed Your Lovebird Cantaloupe It’s a change of pace from the typical mundane diet filled with … Read more
Flying backwards allows hummingbirds to perfectly position themselves when feeding on Nectar, to avoid obstacles more nimbly and just allows them to remain in one spot like bee’s among other insects. Hovering is only a feat very few birds cans do, kestrels being one example, but hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards … Read more
Small yellow beaked birds can be found all over the world if you know where to to look. However, if you don’t know where to look or just want to learn the names of birds that have yellow beaks, in this post I’ll be going over 7 different small avians all of which have yellow … Read more
Legally speaking, as a result of the Migratory Bird Act 1918 you cannot keep hummingbirds as pets unless you have a permit that allows you to breed and keep them in captivity. Even though you cannot keep hummingbirds in captivity, you can still look after one if they decide to live nearby or feed at … Read more
Birds are spread all over the globe, ranging from big to small, most being able to fly yet others can’t and even those that can swim. Although all these variations would allow for multitude of unique posts listing them, this one in particular will go over 7 small birds that with red beaks as that probably … Read more
Bigger birds are often what we think of when large beak birds come into to play like toucans, flamingos, pelicans so on so forth but, long bills can also be found in smaller birds provided you look hard enough. In this post I’ll be covering 9 unique small birds with big and long beaks that … Read more
