Ornithology is the study of birds, and it comes under branches of zoology. The word ‘Ornithology’ is derived from 16th-century Latin word ornithologia meaning “bird science“. Due to their ability to fly, birds have managed to occupy unique ecological niches, which helped them survive the demise of their close relatives – dinosaurs. Main Characteristics of … Đọc tiếp
Orange Bird of Paradise is a dramatic form flower, with its multi-colored florets, derives its common name from the crown atop the heads of tropical birds. Often the flowers need time to emerge from the protective sheath, which contains two flowers which can be gently pried from the sheath for display. These unique DIY flowers … Đọc tiếp
Natural flyers like birds, bats and insects outperform man-made aircraft in aerobatics and efficiency. University of Michigan engineers are studying these animals as a step toward designing flapping-wing planes with wingspans smaller than a deck of playing cards. A Blackbird jet flying nearly 2,000 miles per hour covers 32 body lengths per second. But a … Đọc tiếp
The parts of a bird’s leg may not be what you think. They do not stand on feet, but rather on their toes. What appears to be a backwards bent knee is actually their ankle or heel. Their knee does bend forward like a human’s but you usually can’t see it because it’s covered by … Đọc tiếp
Plantigrade locomotion edit Most birds, except loons and grebes, are digitigrade, not plantigrade. Chicks in the nest can also use their entire foot, including their tarsometatarsus and toes, while keeping their heel on the ground. [4]. Because of their highly adapted legs and pelvis for swimming, loons typically walk in this manner. Their tibiotarsus is … Đọc tiếp
When you add a bird feeder or birdhouse in your yard, the intention is to fill your yard with birds. Your bird-watching efforts are thwarted when rats, mice, and squirrels steal all the birdseed or bored cats prey on nesting birds. Ultrasonic pest control, devices that emit sound at frequencies higher than 20,000 Hz, are … Đọc tiếp
Eastern Bluebirds live in open country around trees, but with little understory and sparse ground cover. Original habitats probably included open, frequently burned pine savannas, beaver ponds, mature but open woods, and forest openings. Today, they’re most common along pastures, agricultural fields, suburban parks, backyards, and golf courses.Back to top Insects caught on the ground … Đọc tiếp
One of the best ways to enjoy wildlife in the comfort of your home is by watching the birds who visit your backyard. You’ll be amazed at the variety of birds you’ll see throughout the year—especially if you offer native plants that feed not only the birds, but also the insects that make up a … Đọc tiếp
Originally soft launched under the name “Angry Birds Casual” with Dream Blast theming, the game later got an overhaul in 2021 under the name Angry Birds Journey! Fully Globally launching in 2022, the game was a more casual version of the slingshot formula, with new features such as different level objectives. The game has a … Đọc tiếp
It’s been five years since Sandra Bullock stumbled around blindfolded in Netflix’s hit horror movie, Bird Box. Now, a movie titled Bird Box Barcelona is coming to Netflix this weekend. It’s only natural to assume that this new Bird Box movie is a sequel to the 2018 film… right? Wrong. In a somewhat new movie … Đọc tiếp