Category: Amazing Birds
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What makes the three- wattled bellbird special?
Bird sounds have influenced music time and again. Legendary musicians including Beethoven and Vivaldi are said to have been inspired by bird sounds. The bird sounds range from soft whistling to rough grunts and trills. Here is a bird with a call that resembles the…
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Why is the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise unique?
Cities and monuments are often named after kings. Ever heard of a bird which is named after a king? King of Saxony bird-of-paradise enjoys the royal privilege of being named after King Albert of Saxony. Its scientific name “Albert” too is in honour of the…
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Why is the Kakapo extraordinary?
The kakapo is an extraordinary bird with an extraordinary story. These nocturnal birds belong to the flightless parrots. Endemic to New Zealand, these birds are critically endangered and demand the attention of conservationists. Plenty of kakapos lived in New Zealand’s landscape be-fore humans arrived there.…
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What makes the snowy owl different from other owl species?
Do all owls sleep in the mornings and hunt at night? Well, we have a rebel here. Snowy owls are not night owls; in fact they are active during the day. If you ever hear someone discussing snowball-like creatures that devour rabbits, rodents and smaller birds, they are definitely talking about…
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Why is the resplendent quetzal revered?
A national flag is representative of the country and the ideals it holds on to. Various symbols are used in the design of national flags including birds. The resplendent quetzal appears not only in the national flag of Guatemala, but also in its currency and…
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What makes the magnificent frigate bird infamous?
Frigate birds are notorious for their acts of piracy. The word pirate probably gives you the image of Jack Sparrow from the movie series Pirates of the Caribbean with his pirate hat and soiled clothes, ransacking ships and cities for gold and silver. Their brownish…
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Why does the Andean cock-of-the-rock hold a unique place among birds?
Little Red Riding Hood is remembered for her red hood. But have you ever thought of an orange hood? The males of the Andean cock-of-the-rock, also known as tunki are always noted for their bright orange crown. Their beauty is a bane for them as it exposes them to birds…