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Snowy Owl Facts Firstly, the truly magnificent Snowy Owl ranks as comparatively large, in relation other species of owl. This remarkable fact occurs despite the relative harshness of its native habitat. The magnificent animal further remains easily recognized for its distinctive features. The gorgeous animal also goes by the scientific name of Bubo scandiacus Regardless […]Read More
Crowned Eagle Facts Firstly, the distinctive, not to mention regal, appearance of the Crowned Eagle makes this majestic animal easily recognizable. But the fabulous species of avian also goes by the alternate common names of the crowned hawk-eagle and the African crowned eagle. Its scientific name remains the difficult to pronounce Stephanoaetus coronatus. The Swedish […]Read More
Blue Footed Booby Facts The distinctive Blue Footed Booby is a rather remarkable marine bird in the family Sulidae. This family holds a total of ten species of seabirds. Many of these also display unique blue feet. In addition, the males use those brilliant feet as a rather important display during mating rituals. However, regardless […]Read More
Oilbird Facts Often known to residents of the region it inhabits as the guácharo, the amazing Oilbird represents a most unusual variety of avian. Firstly, this small but nonetheless impressive animal typically nests in caves, and most commonly in large colonies. Second, it actually flies and feeds exclusively at night. Its primary food consists of […]
Kakapo Facts First of all, the quite remarkable Kakapo also goes by several other common names, just as many species do. In its particular case, these include names such as the night parrot and the owl parrot. In addition, this small, flightless bird also evolved as endemic to a highly restricted and rather isolated portion […]
Bee Hummingbird Facts Proving that size remains irrelevant, the truly amazing Bee Hummingbird, also known as the Helena Hummingbird, ranks as the smallest known bird on earth. Sadly, this remarkable little beauty also has an extremely restricted natural habitat range. This makes its continued existence rather precarious. The primary threats to its existence include climate […]
Rufous Backed Kingfisher Facts Firstly, the gorgeous Rufous Backed Kingfisher is a truly unique and remarkable species of bird. This small avian also manages to combine extreme beauty with a decidedly interesting behavior. Yet, this delicate little animal has an unusual nesting pattern. But then, great beauties often display quirkiness. The bird constructs a nest […]
Tawny Frogmouth Facts Most notably, superficially, the truly uniquely-named Tawny Frogmouth resembles a variety of owl. However, there remain distinct differences between the this particular avian and owls. Further, this fascinating bird species was first identified in 1801, by the British naturalist John Latham. It also represents one of three known species of frogmouth native […]
Galapagos Penguin Facts Firstly, the Galapagos Penguin, Spheniscus mendiculus, is not only adorable, it also remains quite unique. This occurs because it happens to be the only penguin found north of the equator. It also constitutes a variety of banded penguin that has a unique ability to survive in its endemic range. This occurs as […]
Bald Eagle Facts Firstly, the term Bald Eagle serves as the common name for an incredibly majestic bird that technically classifies as a sea eagle. Further, this magnificent avian also goes by the difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Haliaeetus leucocephalus. By either name, however, this animal currently remains the only known variety of […]
Northern Bald Ibis Facts Above all, the quite distinctive Northern Bald Ibis ranks as one of the rarest and most endangered of all known migratory birds. This ranking occurs because experts know of only 500 wild individuals remaining. In addition, this animal remains the only species of ibis known to breed and nest along cliff […]
Golden Pheasant Facts Firstly, the Golden Pheasant represents a highly colorful game bird. This species of animal remains endemic to a moderate habitat range. However, groupings of feral individuals have become established in several non-native regions. Further, these non-native populations appear most common in portions of the United Kingdom. In England, the feral pheasant frequently […]
Gentoo Penguin Facts Firstly, the truly remarkable Gentoo Penguin was first described by Johann Reinhold Forster, in 1781. The origin of the catchy name still remains unknown, though many theories currently abound. Further, underwater this incredible bird ranks as the fastest swimming of all penguins. This lovely species also remains fully capable of reaching speeds […]
