bird facts
Nature is amazing: Unbelievable swifts – mesmerizing bird abilities
In wild nature, there are lots of amazing birds and animals that demonstrate surprising skills and adaptations. For example, swifts are amazing flyers, and they have some other skills that make them interesting to learn about.
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Nature is amazing: Protecting your food from seagulls – that's not easy
From all birds, seagulls are well-known for their reckless behavior and constant attempts to steal your food. If you want to spend a nice day outside, or have a picnic, then you have to think about protecting your food in advance.
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A new discovery: New birds discovered – new lark species
Scientists from Uppsala University and other institutions researched five similar types of larks in Africa. They examined DNA from old museum samples and found nine different groups that have been separate for up to five million years.
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Nature is amazing: Learn more about geese – why are they so aggressive?
Even the most popular domestic birds like geese can be quite surprising because of their unique features. For example, geese are known for their quite aggressive behavior, and they can be even more aggressive than roosters.
Kate Yakimchuk geese aggression nature animal facts Animals 26 December 2023
Signs Of Depression In Parrots: A New Study
Intelligent birds and animals can be depressed too - and you can even see the signs of it. For instance, if you have a parrot, then you can clearly notice the signs of depression of this intelligent and social bird.
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How Parrots Socialize: Nature Is Amazing
Parrots tend to be one of the most social birds - they even keep this habit when being kept as pets! In nature, parrots tend to live in groups, and they constantly socialize and communicate.
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Why Ravens Imitate Human Speech: Nature Is Amazing
Not only parrots can imitate voices - some other birds can also do it quite well! For instance, ravens, the highly intelligent birds, can imitate voices amazingly when they live next to people.
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Birds that can be dangerous: Be careful when you see them around
While most birds are harmless and play a vital role in the ecosystem, some species can pose a danger to people under specific circumstances. When angry or terrified, some birds can actually do lots of harm to people.
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How seagulls can actually be dangerous: Destructive things that these little birds can do
Seagulls, while often associated with serene coastal scenes and beaches, can indeed be dangerous under certain circumstances. While they are generally not aggressive toward humans, there are situations where seagulls can pose risks or become a nuisance.
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How owls manage to fly so quietly: Nature is amazing
Owls are known for their remarkably silent flight, which allows them to hunt with incredible stealth. They are one of the quietest birds in the world, so you basically can't hear them flying at night.
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Why not all birds build nests: Different adaptation mechanisms
Not all birds create nests because different bird species have evolved various strategies for reproduction and raising their young, and nest-building is just one of these strategies. The decision of whether or not to build nests is influenced by several factors.
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How birds recognize each other: Memory of social birds
Social birds, such as crows, ravens, pigeons, and parrots, have developed various sophisticated mechanisms to recognize and identify one another within their social groups. These recognition abilities are crucial for maintaining complex social structures, fostering cooperation, and reducing conflicts.
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How pet birds show affection: It's hard to miss these signs
Pet birds are known to display various behaviors that indicate their affection towards their owners. While birds are different from animals in many ways, some signs can tell you that your pet bird is happy to see you.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots pets pets facts Animals 19 July 2023
Why some birds scatter trash bins: Curious nature and lack of food
Have you ever noticed crows or other birds scattering your trash bins? Birds, particularly scavenging species, have been observed scattering trash bins for various reasons.
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How pigeons managed to deliver mail: Unusual bird abilities
Pigeons were historically used as mail carriers due to their remarkable navigational abilities and homing instincts. The process of using pigeons to deliver mail, known as pigeon post or pigeon mail, involved several key factors.
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The loudest birds: Voices that are meant to be heard
Birds produce a wide range of sounds, and some species are renowned for their loud vocalizations. It's sometimes hard to believe how loud their voices can actually be.
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Parrots Talking in the Wild: A Natural Phenomenon?
While parrots are extremely sociable birds, they don't communicate with other birds the same way they do when they're communicating to humans. In their natural habitat, parrots do not engage in the same extensive vocal mimicry as they do in captivity.
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Parrots can make friends: Extremely social birds
Parrots are highly social creatures and have the capacity to form social bonds and develop friendships, both with other parrots and with humans. Their social nature and intelligence enable them to establish relationships based on mutual trust, companionship, and shared activities.
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Why some birds make such poor nests: It seems that they don't try hard enough
Have you ever seen how some bird's nests are built so poorly that you couldn't help but notice it? For example, pigeons often make nests that look like they haven't even tried.
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Winged wonders: Exploring the fascinating world of birds and their extraordinary abilities
Birds are truly remarkable creatures, captivating us with their unique features and extraordinary abilities. It's not only about them being able to fly - they are capable of so much more!
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