Tagged With Avian Predators

Raccoon standing alert in the doorway of a quaint cottage, surrounded by greenery

Can You Have a Pet Raccoon? The Problems With Raccoon Ownership

11 June 2024

Raccoons should not be kept as pets because of their wild instincts, potential to carry diseases, and laws that prohibit them from being kept as pets.

A glossy black crow with iridescent feathers perched on a fence, eyeing a handful of peanuts on the ground

How to Feed Crows: The Best Things to Offer in Your Yard

7 June 2024

How to bring smart crows to your yard, what to feed them, and how to maintain a feeding station.

Colorful male hyacinth macaw with bright blue plumage perched on a wooden branch, with an open beak as if vocalizing

Can Macaws Talk? A Look at Their Incredible Ability to Imitate Human Speech

28 May 2024

The reason macaws can talk is due to their special vocal anatomy and brain structures that allow for vocal learning and imitation.

A deep blue macaw sitting on a tree stump in a serene, natural setting

Macaw Life Expectancy: How Long Do These Colorful Parrots Live?

21 May 2024

Macaws have a lifespan of up to 60 years, and the bigger the macaw, the longer the lifespan, with the hyacinth macaw living the longest.

Detailed close-up of an Eastern Bluebird perched on a tree branch, inspecting itself for signs of bird mites

How to Get Rid of Bird Mites Immediately: Safe and Effective Methods

20 May 2024

Potent synthetic and organic solutions for quickly getting rid of bird mites, such as insecticides, diatomaceous earth, and essential oils.

A sleeping red panda curled up on a tree branch in a forest setting

Can You Actually Have a Pet Red Panda? A Look at the Laws and Hurdles

16 May 2024

Red pandas are endangered and almost completely unattainable for the average person to legally own because of the special care that they need.

A plump, brown rabbit nibbling on grass in a meadow, with a raccoon cautiously watching from the bushes in the distance

Do Raccoons Eat Rabbits? An Exploration into Their Predatory Behavior

15 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will eat rabbits if they can get their hands on them, but rabbits are not a main part of their diet.

Close-up of a hummingbird's long, extensible tongue protruding from its beak as it hovers near a cluster of flowers

Bird Tongues: From Basic Anatomy to Evolutionary Marvels

14 May 2024

The wide variety of shapes and sizes of bird tongues, and the many different ways they are used, show how birds have evolved to fit into their many different environments.

Curious lynx with thick tufted ears and a short, bobbed tail sitting atop a rock formation, scanning the landscape below

What Do Wild Cats Eat? Exploring the Diverse Prey of Feline Predators

5 May 2024

Wild cats are obligate carnivores and eat a diverse array of prey, from small mammals and birds to reptiles and larger ungulates.

A red-tailed hawk perched on a tree branch, intently watching a white rabbit grazing below in the forest

Do Hawks Eat Rabbits? Exploring the Predator-Prey Relationship

26 April 2024

Hawks have a number of different hunting techniques that allow them to successfully hunt rabbits, which is an important part of the ecosystem as it helps to control the rabbit population.

Concerned homeowner approaching a small, calm sparrow perched on a shelf in a dimly lit garage, with hand outstretched to guide it outside

How to Get a Bird Out of Your Garage Without Hurting It: Responsible Bird Extraction

23 April 2024

How to get a bird out of your garage, with tips on opening doors, gently guiding it outside, and calling for help from wildlife professionals.

A sleek black cat crouched low in tall grass, staring intently at a rat in the foreground

What Eats Rats? A Guide to Natural Rat Predators

19 April 2024

Rats are preyed upon by a wide variety of animals, such as snakes, hawks, owls, cats, and even some dogs, all of which have different hunting styles for catching them.