A molting mountain goat is shedding its thick winter coat.
Molting is simply the process of animals replacing their hair or feathers with new ones. Here is an overview of which animals molt, when, and why they do it. Continue reading
Red tailed hawks are a common bird of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 6 facts about this beautiful bird that you’ve probably seen flying or perched. Continue reading
This bird may look like it’s playing in the dirt, but it’s actually keeping its feathers clean.
A bird dust bath is also called dusting. Birds do this as a way to take care of their feathers, keeping them clean and well maintained. Continue reading
Here is a Gannet preening.
Preening is the term used to describe how birds take care of their feathers. Here is a simple explanation of what preening is and how birds do it. Continue reading
A mother squirrel is truly devoted to her babies…
As I talked about the other day, all animals eat and all animals poop. Here are some cool and gross poop facts that I bet you didn’t know about. Continue reading
Do you know what makes a bird different than a mammal?
Different animals have certain characteristics that scientists use to classify them. In other words all mammals share certain characteristics that make them different than birds or reptiles. Continue reading
A moose is one of the common animals of the Rockies.
The common Rocky Mountain animals include bugs, mammals, birds, and more. Here are the common animals you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading
A tiny hummingbird, whose long beak acts like a straw to suck nectar out of flowers.
All birds share characteristics that make them a bird and not some other animal. These common traits are shared by all birds across the entire world. Continue reading
The male peacock is incredible colorful.
Many male birds are more colorful than the female birds of the same species. However, in some species the females are more colorful. Continue reading
Do you have any idea what type of bird this is?
Knowing the main types of birds will help you identify and understand birds easier. Here are the main categories or types of birds that can be found throughout the world. Continue reading