Be it the long legs, the pink feathers or the long necks, flamingos are an instantly recognizable bird that’s popular around the world. This popularity prompts many of us to ask, just how much does a flamingo cost? And can you even own a flamingo as a pet? Turns out that the law isn’t as … Read more
There are six species of flamingos worldwide, each with different coloration and features. Some of these are brightly colored, others are less so. But all are beautiful and impressive in their own way. There used to be a lot more species of flamingos, unfortunately, at least ten species of flamingos are thought to be extinct. … Read more
Building the mound that serves as the nesting site, laying the eggs, then incubating them are just a few of the several things flamingo parents do during the breeding season. After the flamingo egg hatches, the flamingo chick takes a while to leave the nest, let alone feed on its own. Therefore, the task of … Read more
Flamingos rely on vocalizations for a lot of things – signaling interest during courtship, keeping a tight formation during migration, identifying their chicks, and many other aspects of their lives. They’re also social by nature living in colonies, where communication is key and serve the well-being of the entire colony. Flamingos have various calls, noises … Read more
Because of their size, you might think that flamingos lay a lot of eggs during the breeding season, or that they raise several baby flamingos. Turns out the number of eggs flamingos lay is quite limited. Surprisingly so. Below, I’ll answer some of the most common questions about the breeding habits of flamingos. How Many … Read more
You may see flamingos chilling in zoos or animal parks and you might rightfully wonder how come they don’t fly away? Can flamingos even fly? Turns out that there’s actually a reason why the flamingos you see in zoos will stay put. Technically, they can’t fly away, but it’s not because flamingos don’t fly. Below, … Read more
Trapping or capturing wild birds is illegal in many countries of the world, so it’s unlikely that you can legally own a flamingo as a pet in most countries of the world. But even assuming that you could, the many special requirements of flamingos would be enough to dissuade you from this desire. In this … Read more
Similar at first glance, the Indigo Bunting and the Blue Finch are distinct birds with features that indeed coincide. Although the plumage color, size, and body shape appear the same, looking at several other features, you will be able to tell you how these birds are different. Below, I will discuss these differences, and examine … Read more
Just as the color of the plumage, markings on birds come in many different iterations and patterns. One of these patterns is white with spotted black wings and red head. This color pattern is often found in woodpeckers, so it’s not surprising that the birds that I’ll feature are different species of woodpeckers. Because they … Read more
In the avian world, the focus is almost always on the color of the plumage, the color of the beak doesn’t seem to have that much importance. Males of bird species will often display the colors of their plumage in various mating rituals to successfully attract a mate. The color of the beak doesn’t get … Read more