Free birds

Woodpeckers are small birds of the order Peckidae, which drum their bills on trees. They use their bills to probe and extract insects from trees. Woodpeckers are also known for their ability to glide down tree trunks, making them unique among birds.Read more

In winter, many birds suffer from food shortages, and caring people often feed them by scattering food on balconies or in specially installed feeders. Birds find it especially difficult to find food during icy conditions and snowdrifts—food availability in the wild decreases, making it more difficult to obtain, and their need for food increases in such extreme conditions. Furthermore, daylight hours are shorter in winter, giving birds much less time to search for food than in summer. Birds rarely suffer from the cold itself (their plumage helps), and food is essential for maintaining body temperature. However, simply feeding birds whatever you have around the house is a bad idea. They are indiscriminate and will eat almost anything you put in front of them—but not every food is good for them. How to feed birds without harming them is discussed in this article. How and where to hang a bird feeder in winter: If you have an open (not glazed) balcony, you don't need to build a bird feeder; you can simply scatter food on any horizontal surface. Soon the birds will notice it and peck it, and then they will start flying back for more.Read more

A wild bird in a house or apartment is no longer uncommon. But the raven is a symbolic, even epic, representative of the avian world. Many ornithologists consider corvids to be the most intelligent of all birds: they can distinguish colors and shapes, remember scents, respond to vocal timbre, imitate sounds, and are simply exceptionally knowledgeable for a bird. A tame raven stands out from its relatives with its incredible intelligence, atypical for birds. Its black, pea-like eyes will leave no one indifferent: this highly intelligent feathered predator makes a truly extraordinary pet. It is radically different from parrots and other birds, and is also incredibly affectionate, like a loyal dog. You will definitely not be bored with such a pet. Adopting a tame raven means taking on responsibility and devoting a lot of free time to the tamed bird, especially at first. The domestic raven is a small bird with glossy black plumage, sometimes with a silvery-smoky sheen, and tenacious feet. It weighs no more than 750-900 grams. Other distinguishing features include a massive body and a wingspan of 90 to 140 cm, a sharp beak, graceful legs, and a captivating head with a jet-black sheen.Read more

Birds are considered a symbol of lightness, kindness, and peace. However, some birds pose a danger not only to their own kind, but also to humans. Therefore, it's best to avoid certain species. Herring gull Read more

Nature abounds in amazing birds with amusing names. But even familiar names can conceal many interesting facts. Let's take a look at how they earned their nicknames. Read more