Meet the Nicobar Pigeon: Closest Living Relative to the Dodo, Adorned with an Iridescent Coat of Blues and Greens, and a White Tail!

Scientists have determined that the sadly-extinct Dodo bird belongs to the pigeon and dove family. The only silver lining is that the Dodo still has relatives living in the world…

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Stand Out Beauty: The Strawberry Finch, Covered in Bright Scarlet Plumage Speckled with White Spots like a Precious Gem!

Strawberry finches are more commonly known as the red avadavat or red munia. They are small, sparrow-sized birds will in the Estrukdudae family. They are easy to spot because of…

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“Gruesome Encounter: Heron Attacked by Snake Eel in Midair in a Scene Resembling the Movie ‘Alien’!

A once in a million photo looks like something out of a horror movie than something from nature. The phrase nature can be cruel has never been more appropriate than…

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Spotlight on the Magnificent California Scrub Jay: A Bird Worthy of Celebration!

The Western Scrub-Jay has been under review by the Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) and it has been decided that two subspecies should be split off as two new species. These are…

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15 Astonishing Bird Species That Will Leave You in Awe!

When people talk about impressive birds, they usually think of the biggest, the fastest or even the ones with the coolest dance moves. However, with more than 10,000 types of…

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Meet the Bird with a Striking Red Head and Pure White Chest

This bird stands out year-round due to his unmistakable features, including a vibrant red crest that beautifully contrasts with his white and grey plumage. Meet the Red-crested Cardinal Photo Courtesy…

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Meet the Stunning Birds of North America: A Guide to Identification

Discover the stunning American redstart, a distinctively colorful warbler. Learn how to identify these birds and get a glimpse of female and juvenile appearances. How to Identify the American Redstart…

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The Rainbow-Wearing Tiny Bird with Retro Style

Meet Barry, the adorable canary with a retro hairdo that’s the spitting image of a well-done bowl cut. Gloster Canaries originally hail from the Canary Islands, however, sadly, you can’t…

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Eastern Rosella: The Vibrant and Beautiful Parrot of Australia

The Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is a medium-sized parrot that is native to the eastern and southeastern parts of Australia, including Tasmania. Known for its vibrant plumage and sociable behavior,…

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Eclectus Parrot: The Colorful and Intelligent Bird of the Tropics

The Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) is a medium-sized bird that is found in the oak and pine forests of the American Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Known for…

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