The Magnificent California Condor King of the Skies In the canyons and cliffs of North America dwells a real giant of the sky—California Condor. With a wingspan large enough to make a small plane jealous, the bird is not just rare; it stands as a living symbol of survival, resilience and one of the world’s most remarkable conservation … Read more
The Great Indian Bustard The Vanishing Monarch of the Grasslands What once roamed like a feathered king or queen across the wide, shimmering deserts of the Indian subcontinent is now a ghostly figure that haunts rain-starved grasslands. With its majestic appearance and kingly gait, the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a bird that appears to have lifted … Read more
The mystery of the Spix’s Macaw The lost blue macaw of Brazil can’t be added_RETURN to Brazilian savanna region. Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is hailed as an icon of extinction globally, for all the wrong reasons. This utterly gorgeous, powder blue parrot was officially declared Extinct in the Wild in 2019, falling prey to continuous trapping and habitat … Read more
The Philippine Eagle The King of the Philippine Sky The Philippine Eagle, or the Monkey-Eating eagle, is not just a bird; it is also the national symbol of the Philippines and one of Mother Earth’s mightiest and rarest birds of prey. The ruler of the Philippine rainforests boasts both a crown and an imperial gaze. The fact that it … Read more
Shoebill Stork The Uganda Sighting Shoebills-in-the-wild It is common to see the shoebill Storks in areas that are not widely populated, and have plenty of swamps or marshes. The Shoebill Stork (Balaeniceps rex) The Shoebill stork is one of the uncanniest and prehistoric looking birds you will find on earth. With its intense, unblinking stare and a … Read more
The Kakapo: New Zealand’s Flightless, Nocturnal Parrot The Kakapo, or owl parrot (and also known as the night parrot), is one of the most unusual and endangered birds in the world. Endemic to New Zealand, it has a number of remarkable distinctions: it is the world’s only flightless parrot, the world’s heaviest parrot and it is nocturnal. This … Read more
Houbara Bustards (Tiloor) – Ghosts of the Deserts The Houbara Bustard, commonly referred to in South Asia as “Tiloor” or “Taloor”, is a large and evasive bird which appears to glide over the barren deserts and arid plains. It’s an animal of striking good looks and great adaptability, but also one that is frequently misunderstood because of its … Read more
The Jujurana Jewel of the Western Himalayas In the dense, foggy forests of high altitude Western Himalayas survives one of our world’s most elusive and incredibly handsome birds The Western Tragopan, popularly known as the Jujurana or King of Birds to the locals. This pheasant is not just a bird but the symbol of Sikkim’s unspoiled, delicate mountain … Read more
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos): The Standard North American Corvid Expanding on the introductory to crows is part 1 of what could possibly be done in multiple parts focusing on the local species for much of the country, American Crow. Physical Description & Identification The American Crow is the standard-issue, all-black crow of North America. Key identifiers include: Description … Read more
The Crow: Nature’s Intelligent Enigma The crow, with its black plumage and discordant “caw,” may be one of the most visible, intelligent and adaptable birds on earth. More than merely large black birds, crows have lived alongside humans for centuries, appearing in our religion, mythology and culture as subjects of fascination – and, frequently superstition.” So, let’s … Read more