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Are colly #birds a new, now extinct species of #bird? Nope. Colly is merely an OId #English word for black or “like coal”. Who looks a little bit like a lump of coal? Our good friend, the common #blackbird, of course! The word colly was later adapted into “calling” in 1905.
In an 1864 version of the popular #song, the lyrics were briefly changed to “three fat #hens”; however, the original proposed the gifting of three #French hens. Why? The #bird in question is a red #junglefowl, whose scientific name is Gallus #gallus. #12BirdsOfChristmas
Did you know turtle #doves are the UK’s fastest declining #bird? These beautiful #birds, named after their “turr turr” call — listen to it here: https://t.co/8vkICf2Cya — are known for forming strong pair bonds and have been emblematic of devoted #love since ancient times.
What is a #partridge doing up a pear #tree? These ground-dwelling #birds aren’t that great at climbing trees of any kind, and they don’t do too swell in the air either, making them popular game birds.
This #EvolutionDay we are traveling back in time and looking at whether our feathery friends really descended from #dinosaurs or, what the name translates to, great and terrible #lizards!
It’s #EatACranberryDay today, and nobody is a bigger fan of #berries than our feathered friends! They provide important #nutrients, especially in #winter, when #insects are scarce. They are also a crucial way #birds help to distribute plant #seeds far and wide!
Why did #ravens give Edgar Allan Poe the heebie-jeebies? What have they got to do with #mischief? And what was German #witches' preferred mode of transportation?
Get in the #Halloween spirit with some #spooky raven #superstitions! 🎃
Why do #crows have such a reputation for being #scary? What will happen if one lands in your house? Spoiler: nothing good. And what is their place in different #folklores?
Get in the #Halloween spirit with some #spooky crow #superstitions! 🎃
It is #WorldReptileDay and we are celebrating a partnership like no other: Nile #crocodiles and Egyptian #plovers! Plovers function like little winged toothbrushes, keeping the croc's mouth nice and clean, meanwhile the crocs provide them with a nice and steady meal.
It’s #NationalGrouchDay! Let’s talk about #molting. A complete #molt can take between one to six months! It is no surprise that #birds can be more than a little grumpy during this time. If you see one, leave them be and, above all, try not to laugh at their bad hair day!