Do u know that a Hummingbird flap its wings between 50 to 30 times a second ? yes, its a remarkable fact. Actually they do not flap their wings they rotate them in a figure 8. It enable them to go backwards in the air & to delay in one spot to increase rapid wing-flapping […]
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King Vulture
King vultures are generally found in Mexico to South Argentina. It’s name is king vulture because in some Mayan legend story , they refereed this creature as intermediate between God and Human Being. It’s scientific name is Sarcoramphus papa Wing Span upto 6 feet. They have extremely tough beak for tearing carcasses. They are very […]
Argentavis magnificens largest flying bird ever discovered
Argentavis magnificens literally meaning the “magnificent argentine bird”, occasionally called the Giant Teratom is the largest flying bird ever explored which is now an extinct species. It probably had heavy, strong legs and large feet which enabled it to pace comfortably. The beak was largely flattened with a wide opened hooked tip. The humerus (upper […]
Green Pigeon
Green Pigeon known as Treron. It is under Columbidae family. Total 23 species are available. Commonly found in Asia and Africa. Green pigeon diet consist of carotenoid which is the reason for their green coloration. They may have long , wedge shaped tails . They can be easily identified (male or female ) by different […]
Beautiful Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Victoria Crowned Pigeon is one of the most beautiful pigeon in world. They are seen in New Guinea region and in some parts of Indonesia. They prefer lowland and rain forest. They have feathered crown and its name origin-ed from this. Scientific Name :Goura victoria. Victoria Crowned Pigeons are very bad parent because they sometimes […]