The white part of bird droppings is called uric acid or urate. Birds, unlike mammals, do not produce urine. Instead…
Browsing: Bird Questions
The Clark’s nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) is a unique and fascinating bird that lives in the mountains of western North America.…
Doves make wonderful pets. They are known for being sweet, gentle birds that thrive when kept in pairs or small…
Barn swallows are a familiar sight in many parts of the United States, where they nest on beams inside barns…
Pygmy nuthatches (Sitta pygmaea) are tiny songbirds found in western North America. These tiny birds weigh only about 10 grams…
The California condor is one of the largest flying birds in North America. With a wingspan of up to 10…
Yes, many species of birds do have oil glands. Oil glands, also known as uropygial glands, are holocrine glands found…
Spotted sandpipers (Actitis macularius) are a small shorebird found across most of North America. They are named for the white…
Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a contagious viral infection that can infect not only birds but also some…
Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family found across North America. They are aerial insectivores, feeding exclusively…