Hearing ranks next to sight in its importance to birds and their survival. The ear openings of birds are hidden under feathers, called auriculars, on the sides of the head. There is no cartilaginous outer ear as found in humans and other mammals. Birds are highly social animals, and depend …
The most important act that a bird performs in the preening of its feathers. They begin by grasping with their bill, one feather at the base and nibbling towards the tip to remove oil, dirt and parasites. Or they may just simply draw the feather through the partially clamped bill …
Birds have the best colour vision of all vertebrates. Some species even see ultra-violet light, which means they are able to pick up highlights and tones in plumage unseen by the human eye. Raptors, whose survival depends on hunting, have eyesight two to three times better than humans. Each image …
Here are the answers to our tough Canadian bird trivia questions. How did you do?! 1. Which birds are the slowest fliers in the world? American woodcocks are able to fly at 5 mph (8km/hr) without stalling 2. Which birds build such small nests the eggs are deposited in layers? …
So you think you know your Canadian birds? Have a look at our ten bird trivia questions below to test yourself. Answers will be provided next week, but if you’re in a hurry for them just wing us an email! Which birds are the slowest fliers in the world? Which …