Phlox Flower – A Glory of Summer Garden
Most people are familiar with the tall Phlox Flower that is the glory of the summer garden. The Phlox Flower has big clusters of...
The Red-crowned ant tanager
Red-crowned ant tanager “Habia rubica”
The dim underwood of the tropical rainforest is not an environment that favors the production of intense colors in either...
Taiwan Blue Magpie “Long Tailed Mountain Lady”
The beautiful Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea), is famous as the Taiwan Magpie or Formosan Blue Magpie or the "long-tailed mountain lady" who is...
The White Lily Stands Purity for Centuries
The white lily has stood for purity for centuries. The lily is also a sign of the resurrection, and as such, is the Easter...
Shy Heathwren- Discover the Hidden Beauty of This Elusive Bird
The Shy heathwren (Hylacola cauta) is endemic to Australia and a member of the Acanthizidae family. Shy heathwren replaces the Chestnut-rumped in southern Australia's heathy...
What Causes Lightning and Thunder
It is interesting to know what causes lightning and thunder. Lightning and thunder are due to the giant electrical show inside storm clouds. Contrary...
The Beautiful Flowers of the Shingle Beach
Flowers that grow by the sea must cope with exposure to wind and salt spray. Those living on Shingle Beach also have to adapt...
Mint or Mentha is Strong Flavoring Herb
Mint, or mentha, is such a powerful flavoring that you don't use it for many things, but when you need it, everyone is glad...
Red-cheeked Parrot – A Colorful and Charismatic Parrot Species
Family:
The red-cheeked parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi) belongs to the family Psittaculidae.
Behavior & Habitats:
A Red-cheeked Parrot is usually seen alone, in pairs, or in small groups,...
The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Identification
The common sandpiper, "Actitis hypoleucos" is about 19–22 cm in length. Upper parts are brown olive, including rump and tail; white underparts, with...
Blue Jay – The Mysterious Migration Bird
The vibrant-colored, with a strident call, Blue Jay is common in backyards and forests throughout much of North America. This common, large songbird is...
Basil – It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
Basil has been a controversial herb since ancient times. Both the origin of its name and its reason for being have been constantly disputed....
How to Grow Colchicum Autumnale
Colchicum autumnale, generally recognized as autumn crocus, meadow saffron, or naked lady, is a flower that resembles the true crocuses but blooms in autumn....
The Distinctive Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
The stripe-tailed hummingbird (Eupherusa eximia) is named for the white edges of its distinctive black outer tail feathers. This species is a medium-sized hummingbird...
Volcanoes in Java Indonesia
In Java, Indonesia, and particularly Sumatra, the forming process of volcanoes is a result of the crust crash of the Indian Ocean and the...
Bank Myna Sound
Bank Myna sound consists of a wide range of vocalizations, such as croaks, clucks, screeches, and whistles. a series of bird call videos where...
The Migration of Monarch Butterflies
The migration of monarch butterflies is the world's rarest phenomenon. On the Mexican mountains, orange, and black monarch butterflies gather in countless numbers. They...
30 Most Beautiful Finches in Asia
1 THREE-BANDED ROSEFINCH “Carpodacus trifasciatus” 18cm FIELD - NOTES: Lethargic, often sits immobile for long periods hidden in bushes or trees. Forages on the ground...
Yareta – A 3000 Years Old Alien-looking Plant
Yareta is a green and alien-looking growing plant in South America. On first inspection, you might consider that it is an extraterrestrial species. That...
Crepuscular Rays in the Atmospheric Optics of Sunlight
Crepuscular Rays in the Atmospheric Optics of Sunlight are also called as Sun rays in atmospheric optics. These are actually rays of sunlight that...
Common Babbler – A Dingy Brown Bird Continually Jerk the Tail
The common Babbler is a dingy brown bird belonging to the member of the Leiothrichidae family of Argya genus. Its upper plumage is darker...
Blanket Flower – Beautify your Home and Gardens
Blanket Flower is a perennial long season of bloom, produced from early summer to early fall in different shades. Blanket flower, also known as...
The Basic Life Cycle of Butterfly
Well, all butterflies and moths go through the same basic life cycle. The basic life cycle of butterfly starts with eggs, also known as...
How to Grow Parsley?
Throughout history, how to grow parsley has had powerful symbolic connotations, including death and fertility among them. What a comedown to wind up in...
Magpie-lark – The Unsung Heroes of Urban Birding
Behavior and Habitats
In Australia, the Magpie-lark-or Peewee (Grallina cyanoleuca) can be found anywhere. The species thrives in Tasmania wherever there are pastures, mud, trees,...