Hawk -Hawk are a large
group of birds of prey of the order Falconiformes. There are around
270 species of hawks that can be found on all continents except
Antarctica. Hawks are characterised by sharp talons, large, curved
bill and muscular legs. Sharp bill is used for biting and tearing
the prey. Hawks have excellent eyesight. They can see 8 times better
than humans. Lifespan of a hawk is between 13 and 20 years in wild.
Ostrich - Ostrich is a
large flightless bird that lives in Africa. They are the largest
living bird species and have the biggest eggs of all living birds.
Ostriches do not fly, but can run faster than any other bird.
Ostriches have long legs and a long neck, but they have a small
head. Male ostriches can be 6 - 9 ft tall, while female ostriches
are 5.5 - 6.5 ft tall.
Parrot - There are roughly
372 species of parrots in 86 genera and they are found in most
tropical and subtropical regions. Parrots have curved beaks, strong
legs and clawed feet. They are often brightly coloured. Parrots are
believed to be one of the most intelligent bird species. Some parrot
species can live for over 80 years.
Dove - Doves belong to the
same family, Columbidae as pigeon. Doves are amazing birds. Their
capacity to find their way home over hundreds, even thousands of
kilometres is unrivalled in the animal kingdom. Doves have an
excellent knack for adapting themselves to almost any environment.
The only places they are not found are in places of extreme
conditions such as deserts and the Antarctic. White dove is a symbol
of peace.
Cock - Cock, is a male
gallinaceous bird, usually a male chicken. They stand less than 70
cm (27.6 inches) tall and weigh approximately 2.6 kg (5.7 pounds) on
average.
Falcon - Falcon is
medium-sized bird of prey that belongs to the family of falcons and
caracaras. There are 37 species of falcon that can be found all over
the world except on the Antarctica. Most species of falcon are dark
brown or grey-coloured with white, yellow and black spots and
markings on the body. Falcon can reach 9 to 19 inches in height and
1.5 to 2.6 pounds of weight. Falcon has an average lifespan of
around 15 years.
Crow - Crows form the genus
Corvus in the family Corvidae. They are medium to large sized birds,
carnivores and scavengers. Crow is found on all temperate continents
except for South America and some islands. Crows are thought to be,
with parrots, among the world's most intelligent birds.
Weaver Bird – Weaver
bird, are small passerine birds related to the finches. Weaver birds
are seed-eating birds with rounded conical bills, most of which are
from Sub-Saharan Africa, with fewer species in tropical Asia. They
are particularly well-known for their roofed nests. Weaver birds
range from about 4 ½ to about 10 inches long. They are omnivorous,
and mostly eat insects and seeds.
Sparrow - Sparrow are small
passerine birds which belong to the family Passeridae. Sparrows are
small birds. They are between 11–18 cms long. They are
usually brown and grey. They have short tails and small, strong
beaks. Most sparrows eat seeds or small insects. Sparrows are social
birds and they live in flocks.
Honey Guide - Honeyguides,
also known as honeybirds or indicator birds, belong to the family
Indicatoridae. Most honeyguides are dull-coloured, though some have
bright yellow colouring in the plumage. They are among the few birds
that feed regularly on wax—beeswax. They also feed on waxworms
which are the larvae of the wax moth on bee colonies and on flying
and crawling insects, spiders and occasional fruits.
Bird of Paradise – The
birds of paradise are a group of birds that are found in the
tropical rainforests of south east Asia, mainly in the jungles of
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and parts of eastern Australia. There
are around 50 different birds of paradise species that range in size
from 15 cm to over a meter in height. Many birds of paradise species
feed on fruits and berries. Birds of paradise are known to be the
most dramatic and attractive birds in the world.
Condor – Condor is a New
World vulture, the largest North American land bird. Condor is a
uniform black with the exception of triangular patches or bands of
white on the underside of the wings. It has grey legs and feet, an
ivory-coloured bill, a frill of black feathers near the base of the
neck and brownish red eyes.
Duck - Duck is a number of
species in the Anatidae family of birds. Ducks are mostly aquatic
birds living in both fresh water and sea water and found on every
continent except for Antarctica. Ducks are omnivores. They feed on
aquatic plants, small fish, insects, worms, grubs and more. All
ducks have highly waterproof feathers due to the feathers
interlocking nature and waxy coating.
Myna – Myna is a member
of the family Sturnidae native to Asia. Myna has brown body, black
hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind the eye. The bill and
legs are bright yellow. There is a white patch on the outer
primaries and the wing lining on the underside is
white.
Dodo – Dodo is an extinct
flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius. Dodo is
one of the first species known to have died because of humans, Dodos
have been extinct since the late 17th century. The dodo was a large
bird and weighed about 23 kg. They had grey feathers and yellow
feet. Their big hooked bill was a green/yellow colour. It had short
wings that were only stubs. They ate fruit, seeds and nuts.
Fly Catcher - Flycatchers
are a large family, the Muscicapidae of small passerine birds mostly
restricted to the Old World (Europe, Africa and Asia). They are
small to medium birds, ranging from 9 to 22 cm in length. Many
species are dull brown in colour, but the plumage of some can be
much brighter, especially in the males. Most have broad, flattened
bills suited to catching insects in flight.
Budgerigar – Budgerigar
(nicknamed budgie) is a small parrot. They are small parrots with
long flat tails. The budgerigar is found in the drier parts of
Australia. It has lived there for over 5 million years. Budgerigars
are naturally green and yellow with black, scalloped markings on the
nape, back, and wings. Budgerigars are popular pets around the world
due to their small size, low cost and ability to mimic human speech.
Bluebird – Bluebirds are
a group of medium-sized, mostly insectivorous or omnivorous bird in
the order of Passerines. They are mostly found in North America.
Bluebirds are territorial and prefer open grassland with scattered
trees. Bluebirds can fly at speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
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