The Common Kestrel is native to parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. They hunt by hovering 10 to 20 meters over the ground in search of prey. These small birds of prey are often seen hovering by highways, looking for mice, voles and other small rodents. This is our totally cute version of the Common Kestrel and our 99th Birdorable species:
The White-winged Dove, a captivating bird species, might ring a bell for fans of Stevie Nicks's iconic 1981 song, "Edge of Seventeen" A memorable part of the song features backup singers echoing "ooohh baby ooohh," a call that strikingly resembles the distinct coo of the White-winged...
The Bateleur is a beautiful and rather colorful species of eagle found in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and Arabia. The name Bateleur means "Street Performer" in French. The bird is so named particularly after tight-rope walkers, because of its habit of rocking while...
Today, as part of our Birdorable Bonanza 2013, we are excited to introduce a delightful small European species to our collection. Our third Bonanza bird, known for its distinctive appearance, is the Crested Tit. The Crested Tit, a member of the tit...
Welcome to Puerto Rico Week on the Birdorable Blog! This week, we’re celebrating the incredible birdlife of Puerto Rico, an island rich in biodiversity and home to unique endemic bird species. From the rare Puerto Rican Amazon to the tiny, energetic Puerto Rican Tody,...
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