On the 7 February in Cuauhtémoc in northern Mexico, hundreds of yellow-headed blackbirds (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) were caught on video falling from the sky. This mysterious event surprised and stupified Cuauhtémoc´s residents. However, birds falling from the sky on mass events have been reported on numerous
From our laboratory, we want to help you to know the parent-child relationships of your PIGEONS, and that is why we launched an offer on all our parentage services during the months of June and July 2021, where by using the promotional code PALOMA21, you
We started a new service related to PIGEON GENETICS in our LABORATORY. For this reason, from now on, we will be incorporating brief articles on topics related to pigeons, and pigeon genetics. Pigeon Genetics Pigeons, like most animals, inherit characteristics from their parents, this is due to
Pigeon racing consists of raising and training racing pigeons for sprinting from a specified distance to their nest. Experts carefully measure the distance and speed each pigeon travels and then compare them to name the winner. These animals can travel thousands of kilometers without resting
Birds: essential for the environment Birds are essential to the environment for multiple reasons. They represent critical environmental links, dispersal agents, biological control, pests, and plant pollination. Here we detail what their participation consists of and how important they are. Why are birds essential for the environment? Thanks
The fruits that birds like the most To find out which fruits birds like the most, various factors must be taken into account. Location, origin, conditions, and species are some of them. But, in general, there are some guidelines for feeding birds. Keep reading and get
Three main theories Flight is the principle form of movement utilized by most bird species and assists with feeding, breeding, predator avoidance and migration. The ability of birds to fly has fascinated humans for millenia and is documented to have been discussed by Aristotle and other
New World View In 1859 a scientific revolution began . This was initiated by the publication of Charles Darwin´s world changing book ՙOn the Origin of Species՚. This book challenged orthodox views and layed the foundations of evolutionary biology. In his book Darwin layed out the
Many birds such as parrots, corvids, cockatoos and mynas are known to possess the ability to copy human speech (audible mimicry). However, this ability varies greatly between species. Members of the crow family have been known to mimic a few words whilst some bugerigars have
When acquiring two lovebirds with the hope of mating them, we may have several doubts. For example, we may not be sure about which specimens to put together, how long reproduction takes, or even if the birds are male and female. In this article