Also, having a featherless head keeps it free of harmful pathogens and unwanted particles of carrion as it pokes around inside body cavities. Yes, bald is beautiful. “Without turkey vultures ...

Raising a raccoon as a pet without a permit is illegal in Ohio. If you find a baby bird (a nestling/fledgling) If the bird is featherless or has very few feathers, it’s a nestling—and it probably ...

White feathers on Galápagos penguins’ faces and their featherless ankles and feet further help shunt warmth from their stout little bodies. The birds can also shed feathers around their faces ...

Question: There are large bird houses on the shores of the lake I fish. Are these wood duck houses, and do they really help the duck population? Answer: They are probably wood duck nesting boxes ...

Their vocal versatility makes them popular among bird enthusiasts. Budgerigars, or budgies, are small parrots that pack a big punch in the mimicry department. Though tiny, they can learn and repeat ...

So its father must take the egg from its mother and keep it off the ice in a featherless patch between its legs called a brood pouch. Bertie’s team shot a couple practising the handover of the ...

(Sheela Vijayan @ FMT Lifestyle) A few weeks before Christmas last year, Sheela Vijayan received an unexpected early gift from Santa when a beautiful budgie flew into her home. Suspecting that the ...

Opening the night will be the excellent Siouxsie & The Budgies, who are a worthy tribute to the mighty Siouxsie and The Banshees. A great night at a great venue ahead. Please note: The event ...

Running from 11am to 12:30pm at Plenty Hall, 21 Memorial Drive, Plenty, the event promises expert advice from champion breeders, a welcoming atmosphere, and even a free pair of budgies for new members ...

Pet budgie Joey caused sleepless nights for owner Vanessa after he took flight from her home on Pope's Quay and soared across the city centre this week. The Cork woman feared the worst - thinking he'd ...