Birds

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) has a lot of common names, including the polar owl, the white owl and the Arctic owl. Found in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia, they’re large owls that are active during the day (unlike most owls). They’re distinctive because of the pure white color of their feathers, […]

Found all over the world, the barn owl (Tyto alba) is a silent and nocturnal predator. It’s not the largest of owls, being around medium-sized and is lanky in stature with long legs. With a white, rounded face and lacking the tufted ears that are typical to many species of owl, they’re quite distinctive to

The third largest birds in the world, following the ostrich and the emu, the cassowary (belonging to the genus Casuarius) is found only in the tropical forests of New Guinea, parts of northeastern Australia and the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia. Often reaching heights of over 5 feet, the females are usually bigger than the

Towering over the African wetlands, the Shoebill Stork size isn’t just visually striking; it’s surprisingly tall. Reaching up to 5 feet (1.5 meters), these giants rival some humans in height. Their impressive size is balanced by a lighter weight, crucial for powerful wings that span over 8 feet (2.5 meters). Despite the massive beak –