15 Exceptional Water Diving Birds (With Pictures)

15 Exceptional Water Diving Birds (With Pictures)

To watch birds dive into the water and catch prey in the most stunning styles is a treat everyone would like to enjoy in their lifetime.  But what seems an effortless task for these water-diving birds, takes incredible techniques and strategies facilitated by their unique features. Curious to learn about these exceptional birds? In this…

Can Birds Fly Above the Clouds? (And in the Rain?)

Can Birds Fly Above the Clouds? (And in the Rain?)

There are around 10,000 different species of bird. A bird flaps its wings up and down to move forward and achieve lift. There are various ways it flaps its wings. What are they called?  Pigeons fly straight while continuously flapping their wings. In contrast, brown-eared Bulbuls and wagtails fly in an undulating pattern like drawing…

How Do Birds Mate? (And Do They Mate With Other Species)

How Do Birds Mate? (And Do They Mate With Other Species)

When birds are ready to mate, both males and females look for the best possible partners. After finding a suitable mate, the sex act is surprisingly quick. Most male birds don’t have penises; rather, both male and female birds have what’s known as a cloaca. The cloaca is an internal chamber with an opening, and…