Every bird has certain behavior that they exhibit throughout their lives. The behavior signifies the state of their health physically and mentally. When birds behave quite unusually or different from their normal behavior, people may wonder about many reasons that may relate to it. The two among all is- Can birds have down syndrome? Or … Read more
No. Birds do not have a uterus thus they do not have a uterine lining. Hence, there is no shedding of the lining. This means no periods. Do birds have periods and bleed? Bird’s female reproductive system is different than mammals’. Usually, hen’s hits puberty in their 4-7 years of age. In other species like … Read more
Have you ever seen a pigeon doing somersaults while flying and wondered how and why do roller pigeons roll? If you are new to pigeon breeding or a bird enthusiast wanting to know more information about roller pigeons, here are some commonly asked questions about roller pigeons, their characteristics, and feeding habits. Pigeons with the … Read more
Most birders are thirsty to know everything about birds. One area of curiosity and concern is birds’ diseases. A debatable illness is rabies. Can birds get rabies? If the question zings with you, stay with us to know all about it. What is rabies? Foremost, let us understand what exactly rabies is. The disease is … Read more
There is a rumor in the world of ornithology that ostriches have suicidal thoughts. Some people even believe that there are some actual facts behind this rumor, while some question the rumor itself. Do ostriches have suicidal tendencies? No, they don’t. Practically, it’s not possible for animals to have suicidal thoughts except human beings. From … Read more
The ostrich lives in the zoo as many zoos support ostrich conservation programs. More than 1,200 ostriches reside in zoos in different parts of the world. Many zoos run programs to establish self-sustaining and secure populations of ostriches in their own country. Ostriches are included in exhibits with other animals like herbivores in many zoological … Read more
Birds are social creatures that depend on seeds, fruits, vegetables, meat, and nuts as a primary food in their diet. Some bird feeders feed pellets for their captive birds’ meals. In general, many bird fanciers would notice bags of sand in the bird supply aisle at the road shops. Some might think it’s a good … Read more
Ostriches are the heaviest and the largest bird is known to us. Their unique appearance and high running capabilities make ostriches different from the other birds. They are huge in size and the presence of wings on a bird which is mostly seen on land rather than air, leaves us to wonder if they would … Read more
Yes, birds do eat sunflower and safflower seeds, and these are quite a favorite food of different species of birds. Both of these seeds are rich in protein and have nutritional values. Safflower vs sunflower seeds- which one to place in the bird feeder? Well, choosing between sunflower and safflower seeds has always been a … Read more
Crows are smart, social, and extremely intelligent birds. But the more one learns about them, the more intriguing these birds get. But when it comes to crow-human relationships, a question pops up: Do crows attack humans? Do crows attack people? Crows attack people, especially at the time of the breeding season when they are protecting … Read more
