Tag: australia

  • Scrubfowl and their Spectacular Nests

    Some bird species build very large nests. The Bald Eagle, for instance, arranges sticks and branches into a giant platform weighing hundreds of pounds. One bald eagle nest that fell from a tree ...

  • The Best Places to Watch Penguins

    An Antarctic cruise is a dream-vacation for penguin fans. Antarctica is the only place where you’ll find the famous Emperor Penguin. But you don’t have to travel quite that far ...

  • The Wonders of Migration

    Each autumn, many wild birds make an incredible journey. As the days get colder, and foods like fruit and insects get scarce, they move south to warmer lands (or north if they live in the ...

  • Bird watching in Australia

    Australia offers bird-enthusiasts a very special treat. You could spend a lifetime learning about this island-continent's 770 species of birds.

  • Bowerbirds – Birds.com

    If you've ever marveled at the structure of a robin's nest, you'll be blown away by what bowerbirds can do. This family of birds, found in Australia and Papua New Guinea, take nest construction ...

  • Pet Bird Species: Cockatiel – Birds.com

    Cockatiels are popular pets for a good reason: they're an affordable bird with lots of personality.