The colorful plumage of the Ground Roller, resembling a pitta, is remarkable. It usually has a mix of rufous, blue, and green colors. The bird’s head and throat are rufous, or reddish-brown, and it has a noticeable blue stripe across its breast.
The Pitta-like Ground Roller (*Atelornis pittoides*) is a species of bird in the ground roller family Brachypteraciidae, endemic to Madagascar. This species is known for its vibrant…
The Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) is one of nature’s wonders; its vivid colors and amazing soaring maneuvers have captured the attention of birdwatchers all around the world.
In the realm of avian wonders, the Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) stands as a captivating spectacle, enchanting bird enthusiasts worldwide with its stunning hues and impressive feats…
Discover the stunning world of Steller’s Jay is well-known for living in the highlands of Western North America, spanning from Alaska to Central America to Western Canada.
The Steller’s Jay is a familiar resident of montane forests throughout western North America from Alaska through western Canada to Central America. In California, habitats vary from…
White-cheeked Turaco: Colorful Bird With Unique Sound
A spectacular green turaco with a bushy crest. There are two white marks on the face, though these vary geographically in size, and one subspecies also shows…
Olive-backed Euphonia, scientifically known as Euphonia gouldi, is a stunning bird with a mesmerizing mix of emerald and gold colors perfectly adorned with a sparkling golden crown.
A diminutive finch that thrives in the lush habitat of humid evergreen forests and their edges within tropical lowlands is the **Red-headed Finch (Amadina erythrocephala)**. This small…
Olive-backed Euphonia is a beautiful bird with an enchanting combination of emerald and yellow colors perfectly decorated with a sparkling golden crown.
A diminutive tanager, resembling a warbler, is often spotted in foothills and nearby lowlands. Its preferred habitat includes humid evergreen forests and their edges. Meet the Shining…
Discover the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill: A rare bird hidden in the jungle
Identification & Behavior: ~11 cm (4.3 in). The male Rainbow-bearded Thornbill is mostly brownish-green with a distinctive orange cap and a паггow and elongated multi-colored gorget. The female…
Explore the magical world of the two-eyed fig parrot: A bird that brings joy and luck
There are three races of Double-eyed Fig Parrot in Australia: C. d. marshalli in the Cape York Peninsula; C. d. coxeni in south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales and C. d….
Its unusual call, which sounds like phloem, is an 8-inch long native of the Philippines that has been elevated due to the rapid destruction of the majority of the lowland forests in its range.
This is called Steere’s Pitta in the Kennedy guide. This is an uncommon Philippine endemic. It measures 8 inches long. It is described in the Kennedy guide…
Diminished Violetear is a bright green color with noticeable violet tufts on the ears and cheeks. The middle of its belly is blue, but not dotted with blue. The hue of the undertail coverts is rufous-brown.
Order: Apodiformes | Family: Trochilidae | IUCN Status: Least Concern Age: Adult | Sex: Unknown | Loc. Pichincha, Ecuador Age: Adult | Sex: Unknown | Loc. San Martin, Peru Age: Adult | Sex: Unknown | Loc. Satipo, Peru Identification & Behavior: ~11 cm (4.3 cm). The Lesser Violetear is all…