The turkey vulture is also called the turkey buzzard. They actually don’t actively hunt turkeys but rather prefer carrion, like other vultures
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Gobbling its way into today’s Thanksgiving article, we have the turkey. This bird was made famous, in part, by Benjamin Franklin, who stated not that the turkey should be the nation’s bird, but rather that he felt it more noble than the bald eagle
Blending in so perfectly that they look just like a tree stump we have the potoo. The potoo is an carnivorous (eats meat) bird from Central and South America. Unlike many birds in the
The black witch moth is considered a harbinger of death in Mexican and Caribbean folklore. It has been told that if one was to fly into your house it would bring bad luck. If a
And another fun October article… The botfly! Botflies, also known as warble flies, heel flies, & gadflies, are a family of flies who deposit their eggs
The vampire bat. The stuff of legends. Contrary to the mythical tales of Dracula, these flying mammals cannot transform into the dreaded undead. But they do feed on blood as their meal
Among the largest known insects and the largest known beetle, by mass – next to the Titanus giganteus, the Hercules beetle slowly moves into today’s article. They have been touted as being able to
Odd looking yet beautiful at the same time, the roseate spoonbill is a sight to see. Spoonbills feed in shallow water, walking slowly forward while swinging their head from side to
It’s the toucan. Yep, the bird on the cereal box. These beautiful birds are famous for their large colorful beaks, but they’re much more than just a famous beak. They have the longest
There are 6 known species of blue footed booby that can be found along the coasts of Central America, South America, and on certain islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Galapagos islands are famous for their booby population. Boobies used to be everywhere on the Galapagos islands