Swans are one of the largest birds that fly. They are a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae, and their closest relatives are geese and ducks. There are 6 species of swan. There is a 7th species … [Read more...]
Kingfisher
According to Wikipedia, there are 114 species of kingfisher. They all belong to the family Alcedinidae. The majority of species are found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Oceania with very few … [Read more...]
Amazon Parrot
The amazon parrot belongs to the genus Amazona. There are around 30 species of Amazon parrot. You can see a list of them on Wikipedia: List of amazon parrots Some of the amazon species commonly … [Read more...]
Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are native to North and South America. They are the smallest birds. The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird which is only 2.4 inches long (6.1 cm). There are over … [Read more...]
Barn Owl
The scientific name for barn owl is Tyto alba. They are also referred to as the Common Barn Owl. According to Barn Owls Around the World, there may be 35 subspecies of barn owl. The barn owl is … [Read more...]
Peacock
Peacock actually refers to the male peafowl. A female peafowl is called a peahen. Babies are called peachicks. Females are the same size as males but do not have the large fancy plumage. The … [Read more...]
