I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “proud as a peacock.” And they do strut about proudly displaying their magnificent tails. While we refer to them all as Peacocks, that’s what the male of the family is called. The female is a Peahen and the babies are Peachicks. Together they are referred to as Peafowl. The […]
Mockingbirds can be found in the United States, Cuba, Mexico, the Antilles, the Galapagos and the Bahamas. They are the state bird of Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. They were popular as caged pets in the 18th and 19th centuries (see Thomas Jeffrson) and are experiencing a revival now. Mockingbirds weigh about 50 grams and […]
Where is the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo from? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is native to Australia. Some have also been seen in Indonesia and New Guinea. What does the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo look like? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is a beautiful white bird with a yellow crest. The tail and undersides of the wings […]
