Introduction If you’ve ever seen pigeons released far from where they live, you might have wondered how they don’t get ...
Category: Birds
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Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Brain Damage While PeckingWhy Woodpeckers Don’t Get Brain Damage While Pecking
Introduction If you’ve ever heard a rapid tapping sound coming from a tree, chances are a woodpecker was hard at ...
Why Cuckoo Birds Lay Eggs in Other Birds’ NestsWhy Cuckoo Birds Lay Eggs in Other Birds’ Nests
Introduction Imagine carefully building a nest, keeping eggs warm, and protecting them day and night—only to end up raising a ...
Why Flamingos Turn Pink Only After Eating Certain FoodWhy Flamingos Turn Pink Only After Eating Certain Food
Introduction When people see flamingos for the first time, the bright pink color is usually what grabs attention. They almost ...
How Migratory Birds Know the Right Time to LeaveHow Migratory Birds Know the Right Time to Leave
Introduction Every year, right on schedule, birds begin to disappear from backyards, fields, and wetlands. One week they’re everywhere, and ...
Why Birds Sleep on One Leg Even in Cold WeatherWhy Birds Sleep on One Leg Even in Cold Weather
Introduction If you’ve ever watched birds resting on a wire, tree branch, or near a lake, you may have noticed ...
Why Parrots Tilt Their Head When Humans TalkWhy Parrots Tilt Their Head When Humans Talk
Introduction If you live with a parrot, you’ve probably noticed this curious behavior. You start talking, and your parrot slowly ...
Why Sparrows Are Slowly Disappearing From CitiesWhy Sparrows Are Slowly Disappearing From Cities
Introduction Not long ago, sparrows were everywhere in cities. They hopped along sidewalks, nested in building corners, and chirped loudly ...
How Kingfishers Dive into Water Without InjuryHow Kingfishers Dive into Water Without Injury
Introduction Watching a kingfisher hunt is one of those moments that makes people stop and stare. One second the bird ...
Why Owls Fly Silently at Night Without SoundWhy Owls Fly Silently at Night Without Sound
Introduction If you’ve ever been outside at night and suddenly noticed an owl perched nearby, you might have wondered how ...