African - World Birds

Honeycreeper Symbolism & Meaning (+Totem, Spirit & Omens)

There are two sets of birds which fall under the “Honeycreeper” name. The “true” Honeycreepers are a group of small, …

Ostriches are amongst planet earth’s most distinctive and unusual birds. Belonging to the “ratite” group of large flightless birds, which …

Orioles are beloved songbirds found in many regions throughout the world. In Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia, orioles are brightly …

The Kookaburra is, perhaps, the most iconic of Australia’s many beautiful and fascinating birds. Not only is the Kookaburra, like …

The Merlin is a small species of falcon which is well-known for its speed and maneuverability. Merlins are exceptional hunters, …

Nuthatches are commonly found patronizing backyard birdfeeders throughout much of their vast natural habitats. From the coasts of California, to …

Known as “moorhens” or “swamp chickens,” Gallinules are relatively common marsh birds throughout much of the Americas. Although much less …

Cranes are among the most symbolically meaningful birds, and indeed, animals, in the world. From China to Japan to North …

The Hamerkop, sometimes spelled “Hammerkop,” is a unique wading bird occurring in sections of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, …

Octopuses are often acknowledged as one of the cleverest animals on earth. These eight-legged cephalopods are famed for their problem-solving, …