Starlings are remarkable for their vivacity, and grave, sombre plumage, lit up with brilliant metallic…
Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…
Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…
The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).
The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).
the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become…
the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become…
This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).
This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).
Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…
Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…
The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…
The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…
Java sparrows are eagerly sought for as pets, because of their brilliant plumage and the facility with…
Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…
Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…
Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…
The Orlotan buntings are very shy; still great numbers are captured in nets, when they are kept in confinement,…
The tit is indeed the incarnation of motion; it is continually skipping from branch to branch...(Figuier,…
The lark is the living emblem of happy, peaceful labour, the songster of the cultivated earth, (Figuier,…
The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…
The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…
Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail…
The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…
The Night-jar is a bird of evil omen in the estimation of our rural population. The reverse should be…
Nightingale, a bird famous on account of its brilliant song, which for quality and variety is not exceeded…
Its song is loud, cheerful, and much diversified, night being generally selected for the display of…
Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…
Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…
Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…
Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…
Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…
The Chat manifests intense anxiety, should anyone approach their nest, fluttering and flitting about...(Figuier,…
This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…
This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…
This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…
This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…
The thrush flies indifferently, but in running and hopping they are very nimble.(Figuier, 1869).
The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.
The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.
The song thrush has enjoyed great reputation, not for its vocal powers, but for the deliacy of its flesh...…
The Cotinga is remarkable during the pairing season, for its brilliant and variegated plumage,(Figuier,…
This bohemian waxwing has more plumage than the typical Cedar waxwing of the U.S. Waxwings have a red…