Imagine a world where your name isn’t spoken but sung—a melody made just for you, echoing across treetops. For parrots, this isn’t fantasy. It’s everyday life. These clever, feathered marvels don’t just squawk and chatter; they create unique, personalized whistles—“names”—for one another. The jungle is alive with secret songs, each one a testament to deep ...
It’s a heartbreak that echoes through empty branches—a silence that once was unthinkable. Imagine walking through a lush, green New Zealand forest, expecting a chorus of birdsong, only to be met with stillness so deep it presses on your chest. This is not just a story about birds; it’s about the unraveling of an entire ...
Night parrots, mysterious and elusive creatures of the Australian outback, were once thought to be extinct, but a recent discovery has breathed new life into their story. A colony of about 50 night parrots has been uncovered in a remote area of Western Australia, more than doubling the known population of these rare birds. For ...
Imagine waking up to the raucous laughter of a bird that once seemed lost to city life—its large bill gleaming in the sunlight, wings flashing as it swoops between concrete towers and ancient trees. The Oriental Pied Hornbill is not just a symbol of wild forests, but now, unexpectedly, a sign of hope and resilience ...
In a landmark decision, Costa Rica’s Human Rights Commission has upheld the nation’s ban on cockfighting. Imagine a world where roosters are pitted against each other in bloody battles for human entertainment—this is the grim reality of cockfighting. Despite widespread bans, underground rings continue to operate, subjecting birds to cruel training and violent fights. The ...
Imagine a bird that leads both humans and honey badgers to bees’ nests, not for the honey, but for the wax left behind. This odd partnership has fascinated people for generations, but is it real or just a myth? A recent study dives deep into this mysterious collaboration, uncovering strange sightings in Tanzania that could ...
Everyone knows what a bird is, and most people are familiar with dinosaurs. However, not many realize that birds evolved from dinosaurs around 160 million years ago. Let’s discover this evolutionary link and its’ fascinating chapter in Earth’s history! Coexistence of Birds and Dinosaurs You may be surprised to know that birds and dinosaurs lived ...
It’s a battle you wouldn’t expect in the heart of Texas. Imagine waking up each morning to the ominous sight of hundreds—sometimes thousands—of black vultures circling overhead, their shadows sweeping across your backyard, their talons gripping rooftops and water towers. In one small Texas town, this haunting vision became a daily reality. What started as ...
After 55 years of mystery, a “lost” bird has reappeared in the dense rainforests of Papua New Guinea! The New Britain Goshawk, a bird of prey thought to be elusive, was photographed for the first time ever by a surprised photographer on a mission with the WWF. This thrilling discovery in the remote Nakanai Mountains ...
The White-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus) is a small, social bird known for its distinctive white crest and striking appearance. It belongs to the family Vangidae and is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Taxonomy and Classification The White-crested Helmetshrike falls under the order Passeriformes and the family Vangidae. Its scientific name is Prionops plumatus, which highlights its ...
Jen Fitschen, Author, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography
