What is an aviculturist? An aviculturist is someone who breeds and raises birds. Aviculture is the practice of keeping and…
Browsing: Bird Questions
Female Red-winged Blackbirds are brown for several important reasons related to their biology and ecology. In the opening paragraphs, we’ll…
Chimney swifts and bats are both small, fast-flying creatures that inhabit the skies at dusk. They have similar silhouettes and…
Coopers hawks are small but fierce birds of prey that are found throughout much of North America. They are aggressive…
Cranes are majestic birds that can be found across Nebraska. During migration seasons, thousands of cranes stop in Nebraska as…
A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a congenital heart defect where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of…
Pheasant hunting with dogs requires having the right equipment to ensure success. One of the most important pieces of gear…
Pink pelicans are a rare and beautiful sight in the bird world. While most pelicans have white plumage, the pink…
The wren is a small, unassuming bird that has held great symbolic meaning in Celtic cultures for centuries. Despite its…
In the popular Twilight saga, Bella Swan and Edward Cullen get married in the third book and movie, Breaking Dawn…