Birds

How Many Hours Do Geese Sleep? Anywhere you find a pond or a lake, or even a river, you can generally find geese. If you own land, with water you can raise geese or ensure conditions attract them.  Geese are beautiful creatures to watch and do lend a nice touch to the outdoors. They can …

Can Owls Sit Criss Cross? Owls are considered wise although their intelligence is not proven. They appear on many trending objects such as mugs, stuffed animals, and t-shirts to name a few. The idea that owls are wise is Greek lore and stems from their acute vision and hearing.  Owls are cute in a serious …

Do Owls Have Knees? There are many species of owls. Depending upon location, owls can be very different from each other. There are about 300 different species worldwide. They can vary from extra-large to tiny, and some are endemic to the USA alone. According to the American Bird Conservancy of the United States, 19 types …

Whether you’re admiring your pet bird or one soaring out in the wild, it’s hard not to become entranced by their feathers. Those colorful and lustrous feathers are synonymous with our flying friends. But do all birds have feathers?  Stay tuned if you are curious to learn more about this interesting topic.   Are There …

Animals – especially wild ones – instinctively avoid showing signs of illness. This is because wild animals showing signs of illness or weakness draws unwanted attention from their predators. They could also find themselves attacked by rivals. Pigeons don’t “sit” trying to pose for cute pictures. The first thought that should go through your mind …