Tag: passerine

• Incredible Condo-Building Weavers

  Well known for their nest-building abilities, weavers (Ploceidae) are small passerine birds with the majority of the family's 117 species found in sub-Saharan Africa, and smaller numbers making ...

• Garden Birds

  Garden birds come in large varieties and knowing a bit more about them will make watching them that much more interesting. To identify garden birds in your area use a region specific garden bird guide. For example if you are living in Britain, use a British bird field guide. The most common garden birds you […]

• Skylark (Alauda arvensis)

  The Skylark, or as it is scientifically known, Alauda arvensis, is a small greyish-brown passerine bird species with streaks all over its upper body and a pure white belly. They are about 16 to 18 cm long with the male lark having broader wings than that of the female for more efficient hovering. Like other […]

• Clark’s Nutcracker Prepares for Winter

  If you live in North America you may well be familiar with the Clark’s Nutcracker (Nucifraga Columbiana). This adorable passerine bird is fairly large in size and is ash-grey in color ...

• A Look at the Intriguing Lives of Honeyguides

  Honeyguides, also known as indicator birds or honeybirds, are a relatively small Old World family of near-passerine birds, related to woodpeckers and barbets. Honeyguides are entirely ...

• Keeping an Outdoor Aviary

  Many bird enthusiasts around the world have found creating outdoor aviaries a truly rewarding experience. A variety of birds can be kept in an outdoor bird aviary and it is a great option if ...