A hundred years ago this now common gull was becoming rare because its oily eggs were valued for baking cakes. While many gulls are only commonly seen in saltwater, this small species thrives in freshwater environments.
Ocyphaps lophotes Crested pigeons make a distinct whistling sound when startled into flight but with noisy wings, not voices. Each wing has a modified…
Colius striatus The six living species of mousebirds are found only in Africa. Dining upon fruits, buds, and insects, their specially-jointed jaws give them…