General Lesser Whistling Duck also known as Indian Whistling Duck or Javan Whistling Duck. The name ‘Tree Duck’ is given to them as they can be seen often perching on trees near water bodies. Distribution and habitat These species often breed in South Asia and Southeast Asia. This species is a large resident species distributed …
General Lady Amherst Pheasant is a magnificent bird species native to the forests and woodlands in Southeast Asia but now can be found all over the globe. The Lady Amherst Pheasant was specifically named after the wife of a colonial governor and then introduced into parts of England in the mid-1800s. An average wild …
General Senegal Parrots, the scientific name Poicephalus senegalus are of the poicephalus breed. These birds are loving and affectionate. They are active during the day and spend their time foraging in trees, grooming, and sleeping. When around people, they are wary and typically fly high or hide in thick trees. It has a life span …
They are known for their elegant and graceful movements and often swim with their neck in a graceful curve. The Black Swan is a beautiful and fascinating bird that is sure to captivate visitors at any zoo or birdwatching site. With its all-black feathers, red beak, and elegant movements, it is a truly remarkable …
The Barred Button Quail or Common Bustard Quail is one of a small family of birds that resemble but are closely related to, the true Quails. These Quails are considered to be sedentary or locally nomadic and might occur singly or in small groups. Barred Button Quails have been bred in captivity and might …
Barn Owl is commonly identified as the most widespread Owl species. Concerning the taxonomy, there are between 28 and 35 recognized subspecies of Tyto alba. They also typically have a short lifespan of 21 months however specifically in the UK the typical lifespan is over 4 years. Barn Owl was initially introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, …
A Bantam, also known as a Banty Chicken, is a miniature version of a regular chicken. They are typically one-quarter to one-half the size of a normal chicken. The original birds emerged in Indonesia. Bantys were the preferred bird to be carried by ships docking in Indonesia because they were small and could transport …
The Alexandrine Parakeet, the scientific name Psittacula eupatria also known as the Alexandrine Parrot. It is a medium-sized parrot belonging to the Psittaculidae family. The life expectancy of a captivated Alexandrine Parakeet ranges from 20 – 30 years. The majority of South Asia’s lowland forests, the Himalayan slope, Eastern Afghanistan and Indochina make up …
African Lovebirds are small, stout, and colorful parrots. These Lovebirds are extremely social and noisy. They are famous for their flying abilities and fast movements in dense areas. These birds can move their heads quickly. These Lovebirds can move their heads up to 270 degrees at 2700 degrees per second. This species is widely …
The African Grey Parrot is also known as the Congo Grey Parrot, Congo African Grey Parrot. It is an old-world Parrot in the family Psittacidae. They are one of Africa’s largest Parrots species. This bird has a generation length of 15.5 years, a maximum lifetime in captivity of 48 years, and a median lifespan of slightly …
