The answer to the question “What sparrow has a white band around its neck?” is the White-throated Sparrow. This medium-sized…
Browsing: Bird Questions
Oil spills can have devastating effects on seabirds and other wildlife. When oil spills into the ocean, it forms a…
Wrens are a family of small, energetic songbirds found throughout much of the world. They are known for their loud,…
Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, are small to medium-sized parrots that originate from the warmer climates of South…
The Baltimore Orioles’ official mascot does indeed have a name. The bird mascot has gone by the name “The Oriole…
The word “dove” has had multiple meanings throughout history. In modern times, “dove” most commonly refers to a specific type…
Yes, hummingbirds are endothermic animals. Endothermy refers to the ability of an organism to maintain its internal body temperature without…
Siblicide is the killing of an infant individual by its close relatives. It occurs in some mammal, fish, and bird…
White faced whistling ducks (Dendrocygna viduata) are a species of waterfowl found in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, and northern…
The gyrfalcon’s hauberk refers to a piece of armor that was historically worn by gyrfalcons (a species of falcon used…