Peter Middleton found a little lost baby owl flat on the ground. The owl was in pretty terrible shape. He was covered all over with mud and he had a pretty acute infection in his feet. Seeing his deplorable condition, Mr. Middleton couldn’t help himself and decided to rescue the owl. Mr. Middleton named this owl Bertie. He took him to the vet. He stayed in the vet’s care … [Read more...] about An Owl Saved By A Man Became His Best Friends And Keeps Him Company Inside Instead Of Hanging Outside
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Red-Legged Honeycreeper Is A New World Sapphire, Dressed in a Mesmerizing Cobalt Blue Coat and a Turquoise Crown
If you ever visit the New World and accidentally spot a flying sapphire passing over in the air, there’s a high chance that you have just met one of the most striking birds in this world – the red-legged honeycreeper, also known under the binominal name of Cyanerpes cyaneus. With a gorgeous blue coat, this unique birdy is hard to forget once you have the opportunity to admire … [Read more...] about Red-Legged Honeycreeper Is A New World Sapphire, Dressed in a Mesmerizing Cobalt Blue Coat and a Turquoise Crown
Hummingbird Wings Turn into Tiny Rainbows Due to a Natural Phenomenon
Christian Spencer, a photographer and artist, was standing on his verandah in Rio de Janeiro when he made an incredible discovery. A beautiful prism effect appeared when the black Jacobin hummingbird flew with the sun striking its open wings. It looked like its body was made of rainbows at the time. Spencer documented the bird's movements for a film called The Dance of Time … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Wings Turn into Tiny Rainbows Due to a Natural Phenomenon
Meet the Shoebill Stork, a Giant Bird with the Appearance of a Muppet
The shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) is a sight to behold, resembling a cross between a dinosaur and a Jim Henson puppet. The large African bird gets its name from its distinctive shoe-shaped beak. These birds, also known as whale-headed storks, are not storks at all, but are more closely related to pelicans and herons. These solitary birds are fascinating not only because of … [Read more...] about Meet the Shoebill Stork, a Giant Bird with the Appearance of a Muppet
The Cutest And Fluffiest Bird Can Effortlessly Execute The Most Perfect Split
The Bearded Reedling or, as known by their more popular name, the Bearded Tit are small, round songbirds that are as talented as they are adorable. Unlike Humpty-Dumpty, their egg-shaped bodies don't prevent them from being nimble. These beautiful birds were first documented in the book Systema Naturae(1758) by Swedish Botanist Carl Linnaeus. After long years of study and … [Read more...] about The Cutest And Fluffiest Bird Can Effortlessly Execute The Most Perfect Split