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:
As the crisp air of October sweeps across the Northern Hemisphere, millions of birds are on the move, migrating to escape the cold and find food. Fall migration is in full swing this month, and bird enthusiasts have the chance to witness this incredible natural phenomenon. From songbirds...
The 5th bird in our 2014 Bonanza is an Australian songbird, the Black-throated Finch! Black-throated Finches are granivorous, meaning they eat seeds and grains. They are endemic to Australia, where they are found...
What timing! In the middle of celebrating Crane Week, we have received breaking news that a new species of crane has been discovered! Unbelievable news out of Bolivia this week as a new species of crane has been discovered breeding near the Salar de Uyuni, one of...
If you think our Birdorable birds are cute as adults, what about when they are babies? Below are some baby photos (shared via Flickr Creative Commons) of the Great Egret. Great Egrets nest in a large colony group, which is known as a rookery or a heronry....
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