Author: Kasun
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17 Amazing Black Birds in Minnesota [Photo and ID Guide]
Minnesota is a bird lover’s paradise, and it is home to a variety of birds with beautiful colors and unique characteristics. Among many other birds, black birds are just as visually striking as white birds, and the state of Minnesota is home to 17 distinct species of black birds. Each of these species possesses its…
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13 Fascinating Green Birds in South Carolina [Photo and ID Guide]
South Carolina is home to many colorful birds. This article provides identification guides and photos of 13 green birds that you can find in South Carolina. Before we dive in, first, let me highlight how I selected birds in this list. If a bird has at least a faint green tinge on the body, especially…
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How Does Habitat Fragmentation Affect Birds? Explained!
Does habitat fragmentation negatively affect all birds? NO! But, it does to many and influences the ecological balance. Here is the full story of how birds are doing in a fragmented world. Firstly, I need to mention that this is a somewhat technical topic to discuss. But I hope you will enjoy reading it since…
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Do Peacocks Mate for Life? They Have Unique Mating Rituals!
Other than their beautiful plumage and iridescent colors, peacocks are famous for their elaborate mating rituals. But do peacocks mate for life, or do they have a more complex mating system? In this article, I will explore the fascinating mating habits of peacocks and uncover the truth about whether these birds mate for life or…
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Can Birds Communicate With Each Other? (Explained!)
When I started birding, each time I heard a bird sound I wondered “are they communicating with each other or just making random sounds?”. I did some research on the topic and this article is all about my findings. So, can birds communicate with each other? Yes, they can. They even do eavesdropping to know…
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Why Do So Many Birds Live in the Tropics? (Explained!)
I enjoyed it a lot and still enjoying when I watch documentaries on lush green tropical jungles full of life forms within it. And, I started birding in my childhood, and ever since always wondered why there are so many birds in tropical regions. Then, I realized it’s not only applying to birds but also…
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Birding Smart With eBird Mobile APP
In this digital age, most of us are linked with information technology, smartphones, and related applications to exchange knowledge and information. The use of notebooks and pens get faded away rapidly due to digital gadgets manufactured to simplify our activities more smoothly. The writing culture dominated before the mid-20th century, now being neglected or very…
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Birding Smart: Merlin Bird ID APP
Nowadays, it is a known fact that every birder carries a Bird Identification Guide with them whenever they do bird watching in outdoors. Because it’s a good practice to confirm the accuracy of your identifications with a published bird guide to the particular country or region. With the advancement of modern technology, now we have…
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How to Do Bird Watching as a Citizen Science Project
Mostly, people are doing bird watching as a hobby. But you can go one step further and become a citizen scientist with your bird observations. So, here, I am going to show you how you can do that. When do birding, you develop your own methods to find birds. And, you have your own knowledge…
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Ten Best Countries for Bird Watching (to See 5,000+ Birds)
Do you know how many bird species are there in the world? The answer is more than 11,000 species (identified species) and the number continues to go up since bird taxonomists keep finding new species day by day. One study has estimated that there could be over 18,000 bird species in the world. So, if…