Bird

Rock Ptarmigan
Rock Ptarmigan, the Amazingly Adapted Arctic Snow Chicken
The Rock Ptarmigan of the Arctic tundra is a fascinating example of a bird ideally adapted to its surroundings. Many birds change their colouring through the seasons, and the Rock Ptarmigan is no exception - from a mottled plumage that lets it hide among rocks in the breeding season, it changes into brilliant white feathers for camouflage in the Arctic snows. But this northern member of the grouse family - the "snow chicken" as it's fondly called - goes one step further. Feathered toes act ...

The Tawny Frogmouth
Nope, It's Not An Owl!
A weird and wonderful bird from Down Under, the Tawny Frogmouth is so fun to watch. With it's owl-like body and frog-like mouth, this bird is like no other. A native to Australia, the rest of us need to be content with viewing this amazing creature in zoos, but it is worth seeking out amid the other feathered friends. Usually noted more for its marsupial inhabitants, don't overlook Australia's most interesting bird.

Great Gifts for Bird Watchers
Find Great Gifts Here!
Looking for a gift for the birdwatcher in your life? Here you'll find gift ideas for all kinds of birders -- beginning, intermediate and advanced -- even The Bird Watcher Who Has Everything. Books, feeders, gadgets and more!  Gifts are organized by skill level and by price range. And I'm always adding the latest cool things!

The Western Meadowlark
Happy Songs For Honeymooners
The Western Meadowlark has one of the most beautiful and melodious mating calls of all North American birds. They also happen to possess uncomparably beautiful breast plumage in shades of sunshine that only nature could create. I look forward to the summers here in the west where I can work in my garden with their beautiful notes surrounding me.

Rainbow Lorikeet : A Beautifully Colorful Bird
Oh my! What a beautifully colorful and somewhat artistic bird! It is the Rainbow Lorikeet!
Such a beautiful and colorful bird is the Rainbow Lorikeet. I have been a fan of color and vivid color so if I were to create my favorite bird, it would be the colorful Rainbow Lorikeet. Would you believe that this colorful bird is a rainforest dweller? You can expect to find this beautiful bird In Australia, all the way from Queensland to South Australia and into northwest Tasmania! That sure gives me a good reason to schedule that vacation to Australia and beyond to take in the beauty and ...

Meadow Pipit : A Beautifully Colorful Bird
Ah, the Meadow Pipit is such a sweet and adorable little bird leading a modest and colorful life!
Today's sweet little bird in the spotlight is the very adorable Meadow Pipit. The Meadow Pipit is a beautifully colorful and sweet little bird. Tweet Tweet! And, Chirp Chirp too! I don't know if your are as fond of birds as I am, but trying to pick a favorite bird from all my fine-feathered friends would be a difficult feat. However, I can easily say, at this very moment, that the Meadow Pipit has flown to the top of my favorites list. As I was hunting around for the perfect picture to share...

Rainbow Bee-eater : A Beautifully Colorful Bird
Such an adorable little bird! It's a colorful bird with a colorful name i.e. the Rainbow Bee-eater!
The Rainbow Bee-eater is a beautifully colorful little bird that, as you might guess, got its name because it does indeed eat bees! But, this little colorful bird is a careful bee-eater. You might be surprised to know that this colorful bird will hold on to that captured bee and rub its stinger to remove it. And, the smart little Rainbow Bee-eater will close their little eyes so that the poison from the bee's ruptured sac will not squirt them in their eyes! >>> Now, isn't that something? Th...

Best Books on Birds: Field Guides and More
Love Wild Birds? Start Your Reading List Here!
This lens provides recommendations for books on wild birds.  Whether you need a field guide or would just like to learn more about birds, you'll find the best here. Books for Kids? -- See the modules toward the end of this lens.

Nuthatches
The Nuthatch
There are two types of Nuthatches. The Red-breasted Nuthatch and the White-breasted Nuthatch (pictured here). The only common species of bird with the ability to move headfirst down tree trunks. This enables them to find bits of food that "right-side up" birds may miss.

Bird Cages
Almost every loving bird owner suffers the dilema, what bird cage is the right one for my pet? Size, shape, material; there are so many options to choose from. Bird owners want to provide a cage big enough for their pet without breaking the bank. Our group has reviewed some of the popular choices to aid in this difficult, but important decision.