The toucan is a tropical bird famous for its large, colorful beak. There are about 15 species of toucan native to South and Central America. Smaller birds similar in appearance to toucans are called toucanets or aracaris... Read more
The swan is a type of large waterfowl or water bird. They are known for their grace, both as they glide across the water and as they fly with slow wingbeats in a V-formation... Read more
A male chicken is known as a rooster. These animals come in more than 60 different varieties, all descendants of the wild red jungle fowl. They were domesticated by humans thousands of years ago... Read more
Tweety Bird first appeared onscreen in 1941. By 1949, Tweety's backstory was complete. He was owned by the protective Granny, along with a bulldog named Hector or Spike. Tweety was no longer a wild bird living in a tree. Tweety often faces off against Sylvester the cat, who desires to eat the small bird... Read more
There are many fictional allusions to mockingbirds in literature. Perhaps the most famous is the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and its subsequent 1962 film adaptation. The novel, often read by American junior high and high school students, broaches the subjects of rape, racial inequality, and lost innocence. The mockingbird that should not be killed is thought to represent the idea of innocence that can be destroyed by evil... Read more
Blue jays are backyard birds that are common across North America. They eat nuts, seeds, fruits, and insects. The blue jay's scientific name means "crested blue chatterer."... Read more
Porgs are "small, flat-muzzled avians that flock about the rocks and roost in the cliffs of Luke Skywalker's secluded island" on the uncharted world of Ahch-to. They are round and fluffy, with snouts instead of beaks... Read more
Chuck, also known as the Yellow Angry Bird, is a member of the angry flock and best friend of their leader, Red. He first appeared in the original Angry Birds video game in 2009. Since then, he has played a role in countless spin-off games, two feature films, and several animated series... Read more
Baby birds go by many names. Depending on their age, they may be called chicks, hatchlings, nestlings, or fledglings... Read more
A baby duck is called a duckling. The word "duck" comes from Old English words meaning "diver" or "to bend down low." How did the duck earn this name? It is because of the "upending" behavior some species exhibit while... Read more
