recently ive been kinda obsessed with birds.. i keep finding new cute birds 🥹 today's bird is the puffin! atlantic puffins spend most of their lives at sea, but every april, the need to breed brings these black and white creatures back to land. these large coastal colonies breed, nest, and raise a single chick per pair, socializing and fishing to feed their offspring. when the young atlantic puffin is ready to leave its nest—at this stage, it has the dark face and small beak of an adult—it does so under cover of darkness to avoid predatory birds, heading for the edge of the cliff. the young bird then takes a leap of faith, half-falling into the sea before flying into the water. although the puffin instinctively knows how to swim, it takes longer for it to learn to dive and fish. while Iceland is home to 60% of the puffin population, they can also be found along the coasts of maine in the united states, norway, and the british isles.

today's bird is the willow ptarmigan, also called « awebo » due to the sound they make! | (• ◡•)| in summer, the male is reddish-brown, the female brown, and the female brown with white wings. the winter plumage is almost entirely white, although the males have a red wattle above each eye. their diet varies according to the season and the age of the birds. it consists mainly of herbaceous plants, as well as the buds, shoots, and leaves of bushes and deciduous trees. in autumn, they also feed on various berries, and in winter, more exclusively on willow and birch buds. the fledglings begin by feeding on insects (including mosquitoes) before adopting a more herbivorous diet, more or less, when they begin to fly. the willow ptarmigan inhabits the boreal belt of the northern hemisphere, like the rock ptarmigan, but it does not extend as far north, ranging further south. it frequents mainly lower-altitude regions, tundras and forests dotted with ponds, where it finds ideal nesting conditions and sufficient food resources. it avoids the rocky and barren habitats preferred by the rock ptarmigan.

today's bird is...... 🥁🥁🥁 the mourning dove!! a graceful, slender-tailed, small-headed dove that’s common across the continent. mourning doves perch on telephone wires and forage for seeds on the ground ; their flight is fast and bullet straight. their soft, drawn-out calls sound like laments. when taking off, their wings make a sharp whistling or whinnying. mourning doves are the most frequently hunted species in north america. look for mourning doves on telephone wires and similar perches throughout your neighborhood, or keep an eye on patches of bare ground, where the birds gather to stock up on seeds and grit. mourning doves tend to feed busily on the ground, swallowing seeds and storing them in an enlargement of the esophagus called the crop. once they’ve filled it (the record is 17,200 bluegrass seeds in a single crop!), they can fly to a safe perch to digest the meal. mourning doves eat roughly 12 to 20 percent of their body weight per day, or 71 calories on average.

today's bird is the.... LAHORE PIGEON!!! look how cute it is 🥹 this is a sturdy pigeon with a harmonious appearance, rather long-legged and with a proud bearing. it has a white body, and the plumage behind and above the head, on the back of the neck, on the back, and on the wings comes in many colors. its shanks are feathered with white. originally bred mainly in persia for its meat, it is now valued more for its ornamental qualities. it has a docile and home-loving temperament, making it an easy bird to keep. the ancestors of this elegant pigeon, descended from the rock dove (columba livia) and bred in pakistan and iran, were imported into the german empire in the 1880s and became quite popular in the 1960s. they are also found in the shiraz province. the lahore is a breed of domestic pigeon named after the city of Lahore in pakistan, the region from which it originated.

you guessed it.. today's bird is the partridge! partridges are medium-sized game birds, generally intermediate in size between the larger pheasants and smaller quail ; they're ground-dwelling birds that feature variable plumage colouration across species, with most tending to grey and brown. partridges are native to europe, asia, africa, and the middle east. some species are found nesting on steppes or agricultural land, while other species prefer more forested areas. they nest on the ground and have a diet consisting of seeds and insects. species such as the grey partridge and the red-legged partridge are popular as game birds, and are often reared in captivity and released for the purpose of hunting. for the same reason, they have been introduced into large areas of north america. (short description today. if there is any bird youd like me to post about you can ask, i dont mind!:)

today's (requested!!🥹🤞) bird is the superb lyrebird!!!! 😝 it measures approximately 1 meter in length, with brown plumage on the upper part of its body and dark gray underneath ; its wings are rounded and its legs are strong. it is the longest and third heaviest species of all passerine birds. the male possesses the most elegant of all bird tails. it has sixteen feathers, with the two outermost feathers being more conspicuous and contrasting than the others, giving the whole a lyre-like shape. it takes seven years for the tail to fully develop. during courtship, the male folds his tail over his head, fanning out the feathers to form a silvery-white canopy. young males and females have brown tail feathers, which serve to camouflage them against the forest floor.Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates found on the ground or in rotting wood. to do this, it turns over tens of tons of soil per hectare annually, which helps to reduce soil compaction. an australian endemic species, the superb lyrebird is found in the forests of southeastern australia, from southern victoria to southeastern queensland. in the 1930s, a small number of these animals were introduced to tasmania for fear of extinction. the tasmanian population is currently thriving. now common and widespread throughout its vast territory, it is listed as least Concern on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. the Australian bushfires of late 2019 destroyed part of its habitat, which will take a long time to regenerate, further weakening its population.

ohh my god i found a beautiful bird for today's bird!! today's bird is the mandarin duck!!!!! instantly recognizable, the male is distinguished by the unique shape and color of his wings. the female is duller in color ; she has an overall gray appearance with a curved white band behind the eye and white spots on her underparts. the male loses his brilliant plumage after the breeding season (towards the end of spring), taking on an appearance more similar to the female, to the point that it can be difficult to tell them apart. the mandarin duck's diet varies according to the seasons. in autumn and winter, it mainly eats acorns and seeds. in spring, it feeds primarily on insects, snails, fish, and aquatic plants. in summer, it feeds mainly on worms, small fish, frogs, mollusks, and small snakes. the mandarin duck lives in forested areas that include bodies of water. although widespread in east asia, it is an endangered species due to the destruction of its natural habitat, the forest. in 1980, japan ordered 3,000 pairs of mandarin ducks from the netherlands to repopulate the lakes in its territory. (can we talk about the fact that now there is so much AI pictures on pinterest😧. i STRUGGLED to find a mandarin duck picture that's not AI bro..)

today's bird is............ the japanese white-eye!!!!!! the japanese white-eye is a species of bird in the zosteropidae family. a small bird living in open areas, it has a large number of subspecies with variable appearance, due to its distribution on many different islands. its back and head are olive-green, with the characteristic white eye-ring of white-eyes, interrupted by a black spot that complements the black lores. its throat and breast are yellow, with gray underparts and ochre flanks ; its bill and legs are gray. the female is identical to the male ; juveniles closely resemble adults, except for a grayer eye-ring. the japanese white-eye lives primarily in open forests (especially secondary forests) or thickets. it also frequents parks and gardens, as well as cultivated areas. it is mainly found at low altitudes, although it has been observed up to 1,000 m. it feeds mainly on small insects ; it can also feed on nectar and fruit. it finds its food at all levels of the forest ; it tends to feed directly on trees.

LOOK AT THAT CUTIE 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 today's bird is the kookaburra!!!! the large, whitish head is topped with a small brownish cap. a brownish stripe extends from the eye to the temples. the thick beak is black and horn-colored. the dark brown back and light brown and blue wings contrast with the whitish underparts. the fairly long tail is barred with brown and black and has a white tip. the legs are short and gray. this bird from eastern australia, recently introduced to the southwest and tasmania, primarily frequents forest edges and clearings, open landscapes sufficiently suitable for hunting. the kookaburra eats anything that flies, walks, crawls and swims and is of a size suitable for its predation is likely to end up under its beak or its paws : insects, crabs and fish, worms and snails, nestlings, spiders, frogs, small rodents, lizards. small description today, sorry to my loyal fan 😓(i hope you still envoyed it 😝).

today's beautiful and colorful bird is the wompoo fruit dove! the head and nape are pale gray mixed with bright green. the throat, front of the neck, and breast are dark purple. the back is this color, sometimes with dull yellow spots. the emerald green wings have a golden-yellow band, a color also found on the belly, flanks, and underwing coverts. the tail is bright emerald green. the irises are reddish-orange, the bill is orange-red with a greenish-yellow tip, and the legs are greenish-yellow. this species primarily inhabits large expanses of tropical and subtropical rainforests composed of evergreen trees. these wooded areas often include selective logging zones, regenerating stands, and, to a lesser extent, monsoon forests, gallery forests, and open woodlands. in australia, this bird frequents mainly the canopy and upper levels of the treetops, while in new guinea, it is much more commonly found in the subcanopy and lower vegetation layers. although magnificent fruit bats also consume buds, these birds are almost exclusively frugivorous, consuming more than 50 kinds of fruit distributed across 32 families.

today's new cutie is.... the gambel's quail!!! im so happy i found this bird. it measures on average 30 cm and has a wingspan of 35 to 40 cm. it is easily recognizable by the crest on the top of its head and the scaly patterns on its underside. otherwise, it has grey plumage over most of its body, and the males have copper feathers on the top of their heads, a black face, and a white line above their eyes. it is a relatively stocky bird with rounded wings and long, bare legs. the sonoran desert is home to this distinctive bird. gambel's quail is often abundant near desert streams and waterholes, with coveys walking to the water in the morning and evening, giving a variety of clucking and crowing notes. as cities have grown in the desert southwest, these birds have adapted to life in the surrounding suburbs, coming into back yards to eat grain scattered for them. at night, coveys of gambel's quail roost in bushes or low trees. its diet consists mainly of grass and seeds. chicks are more insectivorous than adults, but gradually consume more and more vegetation as they grow. (i do shorter descriptions now, is it better? i think it is. tell me what you think!)

today's tiny and cutie bird is the ruby-throated hummingbird!!! the male has glossy green upperparts with metallic highlights, grayish-white underparts, and a forked tail. he sports a splendid throat patch of silky ruby feathers that, depending on the angle of the light, can appear orange or sometimes jet-black. the female is similar, but her throat is grayish-white. her tail is rounded, and some of the outer tail feathers—visible when she assumes certain postures or is in flight—are spotted with white. the ruby-throated hummingbird's bill is long, straight, and almost as slender as a darning needle. the ruby-throated hummingbird's main foods are small insects and nectar—or the sweet sap—from flowers. it catches insects in flight, darting out from a lookout perch, or finds them inside or near the flowers. rather than dense tropical forests, hummingbirds often prefer moderately wooded areas, open habitats dotted with bushes, or even semi-desert regions. indeed, these birds—which often nest less than five meters above the ground—do not fare well in very tall trees. fun facts : - hummingbirds are known for their ability to hover in mid-air, rapidly flap their wings, and their vibrant, iridescent feathers! they're super unique birds. - hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward! their hearts can beat over 1,200 times a minute, and they have to eat a ton of nectar every day to keep up their energy.

today's bird is the pigeon! a pigeon has a compact body and a small head. its feathers are generally gray, with iridescent highlights around the neck. it has short legs and powerful wings that allow it to fly rapidly. originally inhabiting terrestrial environments but—in the case of some species—spreading to the lowlands and cities, they feed primarily on seeds, though they adopt a much broader diet near sources of food waste, earning them the occasional nickname of "urban scavengers." pigeons are highly adaptable and can be found almost everywhere in the world, except in extreme deserts and polar regions. they love living near humans, so you will often see them in cities, but also in the countryside, on cliffs, or even in forests. pigeons and doves belong to the same family : columbidae. fun fact! : did you know pigeons can fly up to 144 kilometeres per hour? and they can find their way home from hundreds of kilometeres away, which is why they were used to carry messages! ok so i know what ill do now, ill try to make shorter descriptions and incluse some facts! i think shorter descriptions are better anyway :D

i went on a small weekend with my mom, and there were a LOT of seagulls. so today's bird is the seagull!! seagulls are medium to large birds, usually gray and white with black/gray markings on their wings and, in some species, their heads. they have strong, often hooked, bills and webbed feet. their size varies quite a bit depending on the species, from small ones like the little gull to larger ones like the great black-backed gull. seagulls are found all over the world, often near coastlines, but you can also spot them inland around lakes, rivers, and even urban areas like landfills and parking lots. seagulls are omnivores, so they eat a huge variety of things! they'll munch on fish, insects, eggs, small mammals, and even human scraps like leftovers from picnics. they're pretty adaptable foragers. fun facts : - seagulls are known for their loud and varied calls, which they use to communicate with each other. - they are super intelligent and have been observed using bait to catch fish. - some species of seagulls can drink saltwater because they have special glands that filter out the salt.

i discovered this absolutely GORGEOUS bird today and i cant stop thinking about it...... today's bird is the strawberry finch! the strawberry finch, also known as the red avadavat, is a small bird, usually about 4 inches (around 10 cm) long. males are quite striking, especially during breeding season, with a bright red body covered in white spots. their wings are brownish with some red, and they have a dark tail. females are a bit duller, mostly brown with some reddish tints and fewer, fainter white spots. both sexes have a conical, reddish beak. the strawberry finch, has a pretty widespread natural habitat across tropical asia. they're originally from countries like india, bangladesh, pakistan, and sri lanka. you can also find them further east in places like myanmar, thailand, cambodia, vietnam, and even some parts of indonesia. they tend to prefer open grasslands, fields, and areas near water, often close to human settlements or cultivated lands, which makes sense given their diet of seeds and insects. they're quite adaptable, which is probably why they've managed to thrive in such a broad range of locations. strawberry finches primarily eat small seeds from grasses and weeds. they also supplement their diet with insects, especially during breeding season when they need extra protein. they mostly forage on the ground, hopping around in grasses and low vegetation to pick up seeds and insects. they're pretty good at spotting tiny seeds! fun facts : -the males are famous for their dramatic seasonal color change. outside of breeding season, their vibrant red fades to a duller brown, making them look much more like the females. -they have a soft, melodious song and various chirps and calls, wich are quite pleasant to hear.

today's CUTIIIIE is...🥁🥁🥁.. the zebra finch!! zebra finches are small, active birds, typically around 10 cm long. they have a reddish-orange beak, and their legs and feet are orange. males are more colorful than females, with a distinctive orange patch on their cheeks, black and white bars on their throat and upper breast, and chestnut-colored flanks with white spots. females are generally grayer with less distinct markings. zebra finches are originally from the drier, inland regions of australia, thriving in grasslands and savannas. they're quite adaptable and can also be found in shrublands and open woodlands, often near water sources. you'll frequently see them in areas that have been modified by humans, like agricultural land and even suburban gardens, as long as there's enough food and water. they've also established populations on some coastal islands off australia. zebra finches are primarily granivores, meaning their diet mainly consists of seeds. they especially love grass seeds, which they expertly hull with their strong beaks. while seeds are their staple, they're not opposed to supplementing their diet with other things. you might also find them nibbling on small insects, particularly during breeding season when they need extra protein. occasionally, they'll also consume small fruits or even fresh leaves and shoots, especially when other food sources are scarce. fun facts : -they are one of the most studied birds species in the world, especially in research on learning and vocal communication. -they're called zebra finches because of the black and white stripe patterns on their tail feathers, which look a bit like zebra stripes!

its been a while since i had the idea to talk about crows... here we are! obviously, you guessed it : today's bird is the crow! crows are pretty cool birds! they're known for being all black, with shiny, iridescent feathers that can sometimes look bluish or purplish in the right light. they're medium-sized. they have strong, stout beaks that are a bit curved, and their legs and feet are also black and quite robust, perfect for perching and walking. their eyes are dark and beady, giving them a very intelligent look. crows are super adaptable and will eat almost anything. they're omnivores, so their diet includes things like insects, worms, seeds, fruits, nuts, and even small animals like mice or frogs. they're also known to scavenge for carrion and raid nests for eggs or young birds. crows are found all over the world, in lots of different habitats! you can spot them in forests, farmlands, urban areas, and even deserts. they're super adaptable birds. fun facts : - crows are seriously smart! (that's also why i love them so much) they can recognize human faces and remember them, and they even use tools to get food. they also have complex social structures and can communicate with each other in various ways. -their intelligence is thought to be a result of a few things. they have a relatively large brain-to-body size ratio, similar to some primates. also, their complex social lives and the need to adapt to diverse environments have likely driven the evolution of their cognitive abilities. they're constantly problem-solving to find food and avoid predators, which helps them learn and develop their intelligence.

today's absolutely CUTIEEEEE is.... the long-tailed tit! (yes i laughed when i first read this name) also known as the japanese snow fairy! it's a tiny, round bird with a super long tail, and it's mostly white with some black and brown markings. their heads are completely white, which makes them look like little fluffy snowballs! long-tailed tits mostly eat insects and other small invertebrates, like aphids, caterpillars, and spiders. they're great at foraging among leaves and bark for these tiny creatures. they'll also munch on some plant matter, like seeds, especially in winter when insects are scarcer. long-tailed tits live in woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland across europe and asia. the specific japanese subspecies, the one often called the "snow fairy," is found in japan. they prefer deciduous or mixed forests with plenty of undergrowth for foraging and nesting. fun facts : -they build amazing, stretchy nests shaped like a dome, often camouflaged with lichen and spider silk! -they're super social and often huddle together in groups to keep warm on cold nights. if a pair's nest fails, they'll often help other pairs in their flock raise their chicks!

another day, another bird with a funny name.. 🤗 as requested and promised........ today's bird is the blue footed booby!!!!!!!! they are medium sized, usually about 81cm long with a wingspan of around 1.5 meters. they have a pointed, serrated, bluish-gray beak. most of their body is a brownish-gray, with a white belly and a white patch on their rump. their eyes are etheir on the side of their beak and have a distinctive yellow iris. their feet are their most famous features! their large webbed are vibrant unmistakable blue. blue-footed boobies primarily eat fish. they're amazing divers and plunge headfirst into the ocean to catch their prey. they especially love sardines, anchovies, and mackerel. they'll also eat squid sometimes. blue-footed boobies live along the pacific coast of central and south america, with a large population found in the galápagos islands. they prefer tropical and subtropical waters. fun facts : -they have special air sacs in their face that protect their brains when they dive into the water at high speed. -they do a unique « foot-paddling » dance during courtship to show off their blue bright feet to potential mates. the bluer the feet, the more attractive they are!

today's bird is the willie wagtail! the willie wag tail is a small bird easily recognized by its distinctive black and white plumage. they are generally around 19 to 22 cm long. its upperparts are glossy black from the head down to the tail. its underparts are pure white. its throat is black and its eyebrow is a prominent white stripe above each eye. their most characteristic feature is their long, fanned, and constantly wagging black tail, wich has white edges. their beak is small and slender and their legs are black. willie wagtails mainly eat insects, which they catch in a few different ways. they're often seen on the ground, running and darting to snatch up insects, or sometimes they'll fly out from a perch to catch them in mid-air. they also follow larger animals or even people to catch the insects that get disturbed. willie wagtails live in australia, new guinea, and the solomon islands. you can find them in all sorts of open habitats, like woodlands, grasslands, farmlands, and even parks and gardens in urban areas. they tend to avoid dense forests. fun facts : -they are known for their constant tail wagging, wich is how they got their name. it's thought they do this to flush out insects. -willie wagtails are very territorial and will bravely chase away much larger birds, like kookaburras and even eagles if they come too close to their nest.

OMG LOOK WHAT CUTIE I FOUND FOR TODAY'S BIRD🥹🥹🥹 today's bird is the little auk! measuring 19 to 21 centimeters in length and with a wingspan of 34 to 38 centimeters, it is about half the size of the atlantic puffin. the adult little auk is black on its head, nape, back, and wings, while its breast is white. the bill is very short and stubby. the tail is small, rounded, and black. the lower head and the front of the neck turn white in winter. there are few differences between males and females, apart from bill length. males are, however, on average slightly heavier than females. the little auk nests in greenland, the baffin sea, iceland, novaya zemlya, jan mayen island, bear island, svalbard, and the franz josef land archipelago, between 68th and 82nd degrees north latitude. the largest colonies are found in the qaanaaq region of northwestern greenland and in svalbard. like other alcids, the little auk searches for food by swimming underwater. they feed mainly on crustaceans—especially copepods—but also on other small invertebrates and small fish. they gather in large colonies before leaving their nesting sites to forage in the water, and do the same on their return. the little auk, like many seabirds, is a central place forager : it forages far from the colony and then brings its food back to the nest. during the rearing of their young, both parents adopt a dual foraging strategy. they alternate between long-distance trips, primarily for their own maintenance, and more frequent, shorter trips dedicated to finding food for their chick. Little auks are often victims of marine pollution when oil tankers suffer damage. overfishing, on the other hand, seems to affect them less because their diet consists mainly of crustaceans. a study showed that rising arctic ocean temperatures have an impact on little auk chicks. researchers measured that their maximum body mass and fledging mass were lower in years when water temperatures were higher than normal.

look what tiny bird i found today...🥹👉👈 today's bird is the eurasian tree sparrow!! the adult's crown and nape are rich chestnut, and there is a kidney-shaped black ear patch on each pure white cheek ; the chin, throat, and the area between the bill and throat are black. the upperparts are light brown, streaked with black, and the brown wings have two distinct narrow white bars. the legs are pale brown, and the bill is lead-blue in summer, becoming almost black in winter. this sparrow is distinctive within its genus because there are no plumage differences between the sexes. the tree sparrow's natural breeding range comprises most of temperate europe and asia south of about latitude 68°N (north of this the summers are too cold, with july average temperatures below 12 °C) and through southeast asia to java and bali. it formerly bred in the faroes, malta and gozo. in south asia it is found mainly in the temperate zone. it is sedentary over most of its extensive range, but northernmost breeding populations migrate south for the winter, and small numbers leave southern europe for north africa and the middle east. the tree sparrow has been introduced outside its native range but has not always become established, possibly due to competition with the house sparrow. it was introduced successfully to sardinia, eastern I indonesia, the philippines and micronesia, but introductions to new zealand and bermuda did not take root. the tree sparrow reaches breeding maturity within a year of hatching, and typically builds its nest in a cavity in an old tree or rock face. some nests are not situated in holes per se, but are built among roots of overhanging gorse or similar bushes. roof cavities in houses may also be used. the tree sparrow is a bird that predominantly eats seeds and grains. it feeds on the ground in flocks, often alongside house sparrows, finches, or buntings. its diet includes weed seeds, such as chickweeds and goosefoot, spilled grain, and it may also visit feeding stations, especially for peanuts. adults use a variety of wetlands when foraging for invertebrate prey to feed their young.