Birds Pictures - Information

Picture source: Animal Diversity Web © 1995-2004 The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors

The hummingbird is another example of the amazing attributes of the aviaries. This tiny bird has the highest metabolism rate and its heartbeat is about 1,000 beats a minute. Who could imagine that the heart of this little creature can beat so fast!

Which of the birds is the fastest? Biologists believe that this is the peregrine falcon. Its dive has been timed at 180 mph. Although fast, the peregrine falcon is inferior to the great gray owl when it concerns hunting abilities. This bird species hunts entirely by sound and is a great success due to the unique super-stereo hearing.

Hearing is not the only sense that maintains the birds on the wild. The turkey vulture, for example, has the keenest sense of smell. It can easily detect food from about one-half of a mile. Surely, the great sense of smell makes the life of this bird much easier.

Let us remember that the sky is not the only residence of the birds. The aviaries know how to survive in the cold climate of the Arctic region and make the cold ocean their friend, not their enemy. Have a look at the Antarctic Penguins and you will see that these birds are the champions in diving. They are known to stay an astonishing 11 minutes under water during a dive. What keeps these birds alive in such conditions still remains a mystery.

Birds Pictures - General Information Links

Picture source: The Nest Box © 1996-2004 Arlene Ripley

African Gray Parrot Birds - A guide on all species of parrots.

American Bald Eagle Birds Information - Photos, history, physical traits, nesting, and feeding habits of Haliaeetus leucocephalus or bald eagle.

American Bald Eagles - Big Picture - A look at the history of bald eagles, their decline, and their ongoing recovery.

American Bald Eagles - Facts - Bald Eagle: Fast facts and fun facts.

American Bald Eagles Audio/Video - Clips of eagles soaring through the air and snagging fish from a river.

Ardea Herodias - Geographic range, natural history, and information on economic importance for humans.

Attracting Hummingbirds - Information on feeders and recipes to attract the Hummingbird.

Australian Birds - Cockatoos are available for export.

Bald Eagle Bird - Enchanted Learning - Information on Bald Eagles for children.

Bald Eagle Information Online - The Endangered Species Act, diet and nesting habits of Bald Eagles.

Beauty of the Cockatoo Bird - Describes some species of Cockatoo birds.

Berg's Hatchery: Ducks - Includes cornish hens, turkeys, ducks and geese, specialty or exotic birds also available. Deliver to most areas in Western Canada.

Biodiversity - Critically endangered Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos.

Bird of the Week - Great Blue Heron - Read of the white version of the bird that resides in Florida and of the general ecology of the species. Listen to an audio file of its call.

Birds Facts Advice on wing clipping of African Grays.

Birds Images - Many photos of Emu and other birds.

Birds of Stanford - Anna's Hummingbirds - Read of the bird's courtship displays and flight. Photo shows the striking coloration of its head.

C.M. Estes Hatchery - Broad range hatchery of land fowl, many breeds available. Rearing information and links. Located in Springfield, MO.

Care and Feeding of Hummingbirds - One of our most fascinating and handsome migrants, the Hummingbird is simple to attract to backyards. A few simple tips can improve a homeowner's chances of keeping these tiny birds around all summer.

Centralpets. Emu Birds - Specific care information, breeding and propagation of these animals and their taxonomy and natural history are presented.

Cockatoo Birds - Gives detailed information on Cockatoos.

Picture source: JungleWalk © 2002-2003 Netrikon Designs Inc, Junglewalk.com

Debbie's Tips For Attracting and Feeding Hummingbirds - Nectar recipe and instructions on feeder cleaning, preferred plants and where to place your nectar feeder.

Decorah Hatchery - Supplier of many types of bread of land fowl. Links to various poultry sites. Based in Decorah, Iowa.

Double-R Discount Supply - Live chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, incubators, poultry supplies, other equipment and supplies.

Eagle Cam - Presents live feed and archived video with eagles and eaglets.

Eagles Online - Information on Bald Eagles, which nest along the Connecticut River, including photos, web cam, facts and updates.

Earthlife. Birds - Struthioniformes: Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis.

Environment Canada - HWW, Great Blue Heron - Hinterland Who's Who fact sheet describes the distinctive features, diet, and habitat of this large wading bird. Provides a map of its seasonal distribution.

Great Blue Heron Birds - Shares photos of the blue version of the bird and of the white subspecies. Tells of its natural history.

Greater Rhea - Read about the description of close relative of Emu from Africa.

Hummingbird Cards - Send a Hummingbird postcard to a friend or family member. Card designs include photographs and watercolor paintings.

Hummingbirds - Comprehensive site for North American Hummingbirds, with photo album, migration maps, attracting and feeding tips, species accounts, and articles.

Ideal Poultry - a family owned and operated business founded in 1937 and located in Cameron, Texas. Raise Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Guineas, Bantams, Chicks, and more.

IFWIS - American Bald Eagle - Life history, quick facts on Bald Eagles and management practices for the species.

About Emus - A very detailed description of these birds, their habits and life cycle. Contains some photos of Emus in the wild.

McMurray Hatchery - Ducks And Geese - Books about ducks and geese from McMurray hatchery.

The Ardea Herodias - Contains information on taxonomy, habitat and distribution, life history and population biology, community ecology and other facts concerning the Great Blue Heron.

The Endangered American Bald Eagle - Contains history of American Bald eagle protection.

The Gray Parrot FAQ - Clears out some confused questions on the parrots' housing.

Wildlife With Specialized Needs - Hummingbirds - Hummingbird babies need a special protein formula that rehabilitators order from a company that has researched their diet.