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
The eastern bluebird is one of the most beloved backyard songbirds in North America. Bluebirds can be found year-round throughout the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico. In summer, they are found... Read more
Seagulls are familiar white and gray birds that frequent coastal regions around the world. Have you ever seen a seagull living far from the sea? Don't worry, he's not lost. Some seagulls migrate inland during either the summer or... Read more
A nest is a type of home. It is a structure created by an animal to protect its eggs and house its young after hatching. Birds are most famous for their nests, but mice, squirrels, insects, frogs, alligators, turtles, and even fish build nests of different kinds... Read more
Robins belong to the group of birds called thrushes, and are native to Europe and North America. American Robins lay... Read more
Six species of flamingo live in tropical regions around the world - the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The birds are highly social. In Africa, flocks of flamingos sometimes... Read more
Angry Birds is an entertainment franchise based on the 2010 smartphone game of the same name. The game takes place on an island inhabited... Read more
Parrots are brightly colored, often noisy birds that live in tropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. About 360 different... Read more
Hawks are hunters, birds of prey known as raptors. Hawks of various sizes are found all over the world. Falconry, also called hawking, has been... Read more
Today, many Easter customs involve images of chicks, from marshmallow Peeps candies to cards and decorations. How did the chick come... Read more
The phoenix is a mythical bird described by various cultures of antiquity. It was said to be very long-lived, with a lifespan of no less than 500 years. Read more
When people speak of love, they often use the euphemism "the birds and the bees," and affectionate human pairs are often referred to as "love birds." But did... Read more
The northern cardinal, also called the redbird, is a common sight at bird feeders across North America. Because of an abundance of sunflower... Read more
Birds are the only extant creatures that grow feathers rather than scales or fur (it is thought that some dinosaurs or other ancient creatures... Read more
Turkeys are large birds native to the Americas. The turkey was first domesticated in Mexico around 800 B.C., and it has since been farmed... Read more
Penguins are birds that use use their wings to swim through the water rather than flying through the air. Penguins eat fish, which they catch with... Read more
What does it sound like when the doves cry? You can find out (or at least pretend) when you learn how to draw a dove in flight. Different kinds of doves live all over... Read more