So after last week’s, ‘yeah we killed them all’, this week a bird that we thought was extinct but then came back! So here’s your first fun fact, Australia is home to what is considered to be the world’s most elusive bird: the Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis). (All parrots belong to the order Psittaciformes. Our friendContinue reading “Bird 35 – Night Parrot”
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Bird 34 – Passenger Pigeon
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd the Pigeons are back. But this week we have a story to tell and it’s about the Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius). (Pigeons and doves belong to their own taxonomical order, Columbiformes, which have a lot of unique features [see Bird of the Week 06]. Also, fun fact, just like Crows and Ravens, there’s noContinue reading “Bird 34 – Passenger Pigeon”
Bird 33 – New Caledonian Crow
No bird on Monday! Worry not, they didn’t go far – the birds never go far. This week, we’re talking Crows, but not just any Crow, oh no. The New Caledonian Crow – Corvus moneduloides (I’m going to start include the taxonomy because I’ve been getting into that. Corvus means that it’s a member of the CrowContinue reading “Bird 33 – New Caledonian Crow”
Bird 32 – Luzon Bleeding-heart
As many of our devoted subscribers know, we like a good pigeon here at Bird of the Week, (see Bird of the Week 06 and 24). Well this week I’ve got a real beauty for you. Say hello to the Luzon Bleeding-heart Pigeon: So named for reasons that are too obvious and numerous to pointContinue reading “Bird 32 – Luzon Bleeding-heart”
Bird 31 – Vulturine Guineafowl
Now after the last two weeks I know what you’re all thinking. What would happen if you crossed a vulture with a chicken? I know it’s a thought that’s long plagued my mind. Well, wonder no longer, for today Bird of the Week answers the questions that keep you up at night. Or maybe terrifiesContinue reading “Bird 31 – Vulturine Guineafowl”
Bird 30 – Chicken
This week’s bird is maybe one of the most important birds you have ever come across. The humble Chicken. Giver of eggs and sweet sweet meat. The Domesticated Chicken, of course began life as the Red Junglefowl. Native to South East Asian, presumable its jungles. But of course, when we domesticate an animal, we justContinue reading “Bird 30 – Chicken”
Bird 29 – Griffon Vulture
Okay people, I think we all know there’s a bird that’s been neglected by Bird of the Week for far too long. Hang on to your tail feathers, because today we’re talking about vultures. And not just any vulture, oh no, the Griffon Vulture. Vultures are pretty special. As I’m sure you know, they likeContinue reading “Bird 29 – Griffon Vulture”
Bird 28 – Anatidaephobia
It has recently been brought to my attention that there are some people in the world who do not like birds!! Even worse, some people in the world who are afraid of birds. This is a big problem and one that Bird of the Week takes very, very seriously. So this week I would like to takeContinue reading “Bird 28 – Anatidaephobia”
Bird 27 – Edible-nest Swiftlet
Gosh it seems like a while since Bird of the Week last roosted in your inbox, but have no fear, the birds are never far away. They’re always waiting. After last week’s little excursion into the strange world of edible birds, I thought we would keep the theme rolling this week with this little guy:Continue reading “Bird 27 – Edible-nest Swiftlet”
Bird 26 – Ortolan Bunting
What’s this, a Bird of the Week on a Friday. What’s happening, has the world gone mad? No, I am on leave next week and I didn’t like the idea of depriving you of bird goodness for a whole week, so just pretend it’s Monday, and this little guy should hold you over until IContinue reading “Bird 26 – Ortolan Bunting”
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