South Africa has five Robin-Chats and the Cape Robin-Chat (Cossypha natalensis) is identifiable by its dark back and short, white supercilium. It has a pale orange throat, upper breast and rump. They have black legs, which differentiates them from the juveniles of Chorister Robin-Chat. They are found in a wide range of habitats including thickets,…Read More
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Acorn Woodpeckers Store Nuts in Individual Holes (video)
Acorn woodpeckers store acorns by drilling holes in trees, fence posts, utility poles, and buildings, and depositing their nuts there. They have been known to store up to 50,000 acorns (each in its own tiny hole) in a single tree, called a “granary tree.” See more Woodpecker posts here Read more Fast Fact Bird posts…Read More
Olive Woodpecker pecking bark and finding insects (video)
This is a male Olive Woodpecker I filmed in East London, South Africa. I filmed him from my yard as part of the #LockdownBirdingChallenge in our Facebook Group. He was pecking away at the bark and seemed to find a small feast of ants and insects. He has a grey head, olive body and red…Read More
Full Guide to Safe (and non-safe) Foods for Parrots
Can my parrot eat that? Below is a great infographic that clearly details which “human food” is best for your parrot. It breaks it down into what is safe and unsafe for them, as well as what the parrots can have in moderation. For more information on raising healthy and happy parrots, go to birdingplanet.com/parrotinfo…Read More