With an impressive wingspan of over 10+ feet, the Andean condor is considered as the largest flying bird in the world! They also have the largest wingspan of any raptor. Due to
The crested caracara, aka Audubon’s caracara, northern caracara, northern crested caracara, Mexican buzzard, or Mexican eagle, can be spotted in the southern most tips of the United States, throughout Mexico,
The kakapo, aka the owl parrot or night parrot, is a parrot that can only be found in New Zealand. This bird is Critically Endangered, and is the primary focus of a large conservation
The tawny frogmouth belongs to the nightjar family, although it looks like an awful lot like an owl. There are 3 subspecies of frogmouth that are found in Australia, Tasmania, and Papua
The powerful owl is a species native to southeastern and eastern Australia. These owls are found in coastal areas and in the Great Dividing Range typically less than 125 miles inland
The wedge-tailed eagle or bunjil is the largest bird of prey found in Australia, and it is also found in parts of Papua New Guinea, southern New Guinea, and even Indonesia. The Wedge-tailed Eagle can be found from sea level to mountainous alpine regions. However, they prefer
The peregrine falcon, aka the peregrine or the duck hawk, is a widespread bird of prey. Their name comes from the Latin word peregrinus, which means “to wander.” This bird is one of the most widely distributed species in the world
There are not many birds that are as recognized by Australians as the Australian magpie. There are few places in Australia where magpies don’t live. The species’ familiarity is
The lorikeet, aka loriini, aka lori is a small – medium-sized parrot with a special brush-tipped tongue to feed on nectar of flower blossoms & soft fruits, preferring berries
The ibis belongs to a group of long-legged wading birds that inhabit wetlands, forests, and plains. “Ibis” derives from the Latin and Ancient Greek word for this group of birds. There are 28 known species of ibis that can be found all around the world; especially in the
