bird

A bird's eye view of a life in flight.

Anhinga
The anhinga sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter or water turkey is a water bird of the warmer areas of the Americas. The word anhinga derives from Tupi's Brazilian language and means Devil's or Serpent's Creature. The origin of the word snakebird becomes evident when swimming: just the neck emerges above the surface, so that the bird looks like a snake about to attack. They have no visible nares (nostrils), and breathe only through their epiglottis. Anhinga populations are found all over the world in warm, shallow waters. Also birds that live in the far north and south of their range migrate, based on the available weather and sunshine.
By MB6 years ago in Petlife
Cassin's finch
Cassin's finch (Haemorhous cassinii) is a member of the Finch family, Fringillidae. Along with the other "American rosefinches," this species is placed in the genus Haemorhous. Adults have white tail with narrow forked with brown eyes. They've got one bill longer than the lilac finch. Adult males are red with raspberry on the head, breast, back and rump; their back and undertail are streaked. The adult females have light brown upper parts and black underparts with white streaks running through; their facial markings are less distinct than those of the female purple finch. Cassin's finch may be among the most widespread and popular breeding birds in the coniferous belts of North America's western inland mountains. John Cassin of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences called this species the "greatest bird in the group" in a collection made by the Pacific Railroad Survey in the southwestern mountains in the early 1850's. At Cassin's behest, Spencer Baird pointed out the strikingly fresh finch to his friend and colleague. In appearance, plumage, and voice, in its limited western range, and in his preference for higher elevations when breeding, Cassin's namesake differs distinctly from his closest relative, the Purple Finch.
By MB6 years ago in Petlife
The Laysan Albatross
The Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is a large seabird that ranges across the North Pacific. The northwestern Hawaiian islands are home to a 99.8 per cent population. With an estimated population of 2.5 million birds, this small gull-like albatross is the second most common seabird in the Hawaiian Islands and is increasingly expanding its range to other islands.
By MB6 years ago in Petlife
The Underbirds
Maggies are one of my favourite birds despite their bad rap. I have always had a thing for the “Underdog”, or in this case, the “Underbird”, the birds that people don’t like or, in some cases, hate.
By Lisa Ikin6 years ago in Petlife
The Pelican.
The pelican in this story was spending the day floating on the water . I think it was looking for and hoping for some fish to come around it.
By John Burt6 years ago in Petlife
The Coyote and the Jay
I find that I am being taught wisdom by a Stellar's Jay. Twice in my life I have had an unusual interaction with a coyote.
By Desiree Abell6 years ago in Petlife
A Bird Does Birds Things
What is a bird, what could its existence be within our special planet? This existential question might pop some ideas. That birds are special because they contribute by beauty. They help the environment when a bird comes to help plant reproduction. A bird is a bird, a bird is a bird doing bird things upon a tree or a snowy tundra. Birds are a peculiar set of animals with males being elegant for the female counterpart. With flashy colors and dances, they gladly whirl and twirl to reproduce for the species. Pretty pink hues march together on the flat land when born. A flamingo steps in an odd way, leading the way for the newborns. With their brownish coloring, their tiny feet walk ready to mimic the color of their elders. Greenish with blue vibrantly spread upon the eyes of humankind once they notice a peacock. Another male bird with a job of slaying the heart of a woman with beauty. Humans are different from birds when it comes to gender roles. As peculiar nature is, another existential question appears. A bird is a bird isn't that enough for humans. Well, as fantastic as this world is answers to the inner mechanisms are curious. A bird upon flight doesn't fear for its own life. A bird doesn't understand the human influence on habitats they prosper in. For the flight, a bird has learned about it from parents. Trial by fire, guarding the baby birds, but also handing them a future. Soaring the blue compliments each feather to the ones that are gifted with flight. Those unlucky make life upon the earth catching fish or whatever delicious something that is nearby. A penguin doesn't think of flight but survives within its environment leaking information on the young penguins. The ostrich proceeds to appear hilarious while they search for food. Land or air a bird can still be a bird laying fruitful eggs or placing them on dirt. An egg is a form of life growing ready to be pinkish, brownish, or blackish. Birds are beauty within a world of toxic gases and poisons. Negatives could be they shat on your car before work or attack you when agitated. Birds choose to be themselves without guessing otherwise. They fly above us singing bird songs of joyous freedom. That might be the reason for people wanting to take flight. Flying appears to be freedom without bounds holding someone down. A bird is a bird, birds do bird things and maybe humans could appreciate them often.
By J.E. Wyatt6 years ago in Petlife
Things You Should Know Before Owning a Parrot
You walk into a pet store, and you're suddenly bombarded with a variety of musky smells and noises from animals. Dogs barking, cats meowing. As you walk around, you hear chirping; a variety of parrots. A thought crosses your mind and you decide you want a budgie (parakeet). So you buy a cage, a couple of toys, a bag of seeds, and a bird.
By Jessica Jane6 years ago in Petlife
Backyard Chickens (Pt. 4)
The chicks have been with us for almost four weeks now. They've transformed and are quadrupedal their once fluffy little ball selves. So, I'm going to do an update. Today we'll cover their growing needs and challenges that have been faced and overcome.
By Jessie White6 years ago in Petlife
Backyard Chickens (Pt. 3)
The chicks arrival and the time since they got here has been a bit hectic. My daughter went from excited protector to a distracted child. It happens. Then she shifted again to mother hen and now back to distracted caretaker. Seems like progress to me.
By Jessie White6 years ago in Petlife
Backyard Chickens (Pt. 2)
So, we've got chickens coming. (Well, now they're here, but I'm writing this a bit late.) The biggest job when you're waiting on your chicks is to prepare for them. There are a number of things to be aware of before you start trying to piece together everything, so let's go over what I've learned.
By Jessie White6 years ago in Petlife
Backyard Chickens
It was a late afternoon on a steamy May day. First things first, I don't handle the heat well and early summer was firmly rooted in place. My daughter and I were stuck in traffic. The endless road work stalled us at least an hour every day after school. That's the moment my daughter spoke up. "I want chickens."
By Jessie White6 years ago in Petlife