The great tit (Parus major) is one of the most widespread and recognizable songbirds of the Palearctic region, ranging across Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia. A member of the Paridae family, it is known for its bold black-and-yellow plumage, distinctive head markings, and varied, melodious song. Highly adaptable and intelligent, the great tit […]
The brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a small, brood-parasitic songbird native to North America. It inhabits a wide range of open environments, including grasslands, agricultural fields, and forest edges. Instead of building its own nest, it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, relying on host species to raise its young. This parasitic […]
Ravens have long been seen as symbols of intelligence, transformation, and mystery, appearing in folklore, mythology, and cultural traditions across the world. Often regarded as messengers between worlds, they are associated with prophecy, trickery, creation, and even death. Some cultures fear them as omens of misfortune, while others revere them as bearers of wisdom and […]
The Antioquia brushfinch (Atlapetes blancae) is a medium-sized passerine bird endemic to Colombia, inhabiting montane shrubland and forest edges in the northern Andes. Known only from a few collected specimens, it was long considered extinct until its rediscovery in 2018 near San Pedro de los Milagros. Recent surveys estimate a total population of up to […]
The cone-billed tanager (Conothraupis mesoleuca) is a rare and elusive bird species endemic to Brazil. First described in 1939, it remained undetected for 65 years before its rediscovery in 2003 in Emas National Park, Goiás. Additional populations have since been identified, but its distribution remains highly fragmented. Due to habitat destruction and limited known populations, […]
The crow has long been a symbol of intelligence, transformation, and mystery in folklore across various cultures. Often associated with omens, trickery, and messages from the spirit world, the crow’s distinctive appearance and behavior have inspired countless myths that reflect both reverence and superstition. In this article, we will explore the most significant stories and […]
The wagtail holds a unique place in certain traditions, particularly in folklore associated with the Romani people, or Gypsies. This tale describes how this bird was forever exiled from villages due to its insatiable hunger. Below is the story as it has been told.
The Hawai’i Oo (Moho nobilis) was an endemic passerine bird from the Hawaiian Islands, classified under the now-extinct Mohoidae family, also known as Hawaiian honeyeaters. It was once widespread on the Big Island of Hawaii, with records indicating its ability to inhabit a range of altitudes.
Artisornis moreaui occurs at two disjuncted locations a 1000 km apart. It always rare in the forests of the East Usambaras in Tanzania (Artisornis moreaui) and Njesi Plateau in northern Mozambique (subspecies sousae). A. sousae was rediscovered in 2003. In spite of intense surveying the species has not been found in the forests between these […]
The Raso Lark is only found in small numbers on one very small island. This species numbers change with the rainfall, more rain in a year means more fledgelings. An increase in drought on Cape Verde, will add to the likelihood of extinction. Being a ground-nester, the species is at high risk when none native […]