The definitive guide to birdwatching around the world | Birdfact
Introducing Bird Attributes. Our unique Bird Attributes system helps you easily understand the capabilities and characteristics of different bird species. Explore agility, strength, adaptability, and more!
A-Z of Birds - Birdfact
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Woodpeckers - Birdfact
Woodpeckers are distinctive birds, easily recognized by their sharp, straight bills, short legs, robust feet, and medium-length tails. Most species have boldly marked heads, and many have colorful crests that they can raise at will. Continue reading to learn more about Woodpecker appearance and anatomy.
Wings and Flight in Birds: The Mechanics of Avian… | Birdfact
Birds’ wings are modified forelimbs or arms that have evolved for flight. Each wing consists of several bones, which are comparable to the bones of our own shoulder, upper arm, forearm, and hand. Continue reading to learn about the major bones of the bird wing. The humerus is the major bone of the upper wing.
Owls - Birdfact
Owls. Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, Owls are a large and unique group of predatory birds from the order Strigiformes. Although rarely seen, these birds occupy every major habitat type and vary greatly in size and appearance. Owls are some of the world’s most loved, feared, and misunderstood birds.
Small Ground-finch Bird Facts (Geospiza fuliginosa) | Birdfact
The Small Ground-finch is a compact bird with a rounded body and short tail. Males are predominantly black or dark grey, with a distinctive thick, rounded beak. Their plumage is uniform, lacking any striking markings. Females differ significantly, displaying brown-grey upperparts and buff underparts with streaking.
Types of Migration in Birds: A Look at Diverse Migratory ... - Birdfact
Altitudinal migration is a form of seasonal migration where birds move between high and low elevations rather than between high and low latitudes. Worldwide, over 1,200 birds are thought to be altitudinal migrants, representing over 10% of all species and including over 20% of North American birds. Examples occur everywhere from the Arctic to ...
Vinous-breasted Myna Bird Facts (Acridotheres… | Birdfact
Appearance. The Vinous-breasted Myna is characterised by its distinctive dark eye mask, which sharply contrasts with its light, almost white head and chestnut brown body. Its wings and tail are dark brownish-black, while the underparts show a rich vinous-brown colouration. The bird has bright orange-yellow legs and a yellow bill.
Long-tailed Finch Bird Facts (Poephila acuticauda) | Birdfact
The Long-tailed Finch is a small, elegant bird with a distinctive long, pointed tail. Its body is predominantly pale pinkish grey-brown, with a white rump and underparts. The face features a striking black 'bib' extending from the beak to the chest. Both sexes look mostly similar, with either a yellow or orange beak, orange legs, and a black tail.
Bird Migration: A Closer Look at Feathered Nomads | Birdfact
Migration Patterns. Birds make latitudinal (north/south), longitudinal (east/west), or altitudinal (high/low) migrations to reach their breeding and overwintering grounds. Latitudinal migration is most common, where birds head to low latitudes near the equator for winter and back towards the poles for summer.