Most crows die young, but one that survives its first year can live for many more. In Britain a Carrion Crow that reaches breeding age typically lives about 4 years; the oldest ringed Carrion Crow ...

A group of crows is poetically called a murder, though scientists simply say a flock. The name is old but its origin is uncertain: the famous 1486 list of such terms has no crows, though it has ravens ...

A swift and skilful hunter of the Australian skies, this compact falcon rockets through city parks and woodlands at high speed to catch birds mid-flight. The Australian Hobby is a sleek, medium-sized ...

The Rainbow Lorikeet is a vibrant, small parrot with striking multicoloured plumage. Its head is deep blue, contrasting with a bright green back, wings, and tail. The chest is bold orange-red, while ...

Lively and active members of the parrot family, cockatoos have a long tradition of being kept as pets. But the idea that they may outlive their owner is in fact a very real possibility. So, how long ...

Owls are secretive creatures. In fact, anyone would be lucky to see an owl in the wild - you’re much more likely to hear their distinctive hooting sound instead! To see a baby owl would be even less ...

Birds of prey, or raptors, are carnivorous birds that hunt and kill prey using a combination of their keen senses, strong talons and sharp, hooked beaks. Ranging from the minuscule falconet to the ...

With their tufted crest, buff plumage, bandit-style facemask markings and bright red waxy wing feathers, cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are a distinctive sight, with large flocks descending on ...

The Common ostrich is the largest, heaviest bird in the world. These colossal birds can reach a staggering 150kg and 2.8m in height. Ostriches can't fly - they are simply far too large and heavy. To ...

The iconic Bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782. A powerful and impressive bird with a snowy white-feathered head, Bald eagles are unmistakable creatures. Like most ...

If you're lucky enough to see an owl in the wild, they're almost certainly on their own. If you've ever seen more than one on their own, consider yourself lucky as this is extremely rare. So anyway, ...

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most abundant duck species in North America. In fact, ‘Greenheads’, as they are affectionately known are probably the most familiar duck species in the world.