Tag: bird

Study Indicates That Better Singers May Be Better Thinkers Too

Amongst humans, we widely recognize that certain skills are a form of intelligence. A great musician may be referred to […]

With a name like “Rhinoceros Hornbill” you’re probably expecting a large flamboyant bird with a lot of personality. Well don’t

The Greater Coucal looks like something in between a large crow and a pheasant. That’s why some people call them

From bill to tail the Superb Lyrebird can reach over three feet in length, making it one of the largest

When you picture a diving bird, you probably imagine something like a gannet, or even a penguin; seabirds with bodies

A griffon, or griffin, or gryphon, depending on the spelling you choose, is a striking mythological beast. They are usually

In the cartoons, the Roadrunner is always one step ahead. It zips through the desert, avoiding the hare-brained machinations of

Unlike most of us in the Northern Hemisphere who are gearing up for cool autumn temperatures, Australia is entering springtime.

If you’ve ever tried stargazing in a city, you might have an idea of how powerful light pollution is. In

Ospreys are large and instantly recognizable birds of prey. Their unique shape and markings help them stand out from their