A common loon. Photo via Flickr.
Loons are one of the few birds that have solid bones. Of all the birds in the world and Rocky Mountains why do you think loons bones are solid? Continue reading
Heavy Bones – Loons Bones Are Solid – Bird Facts
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Most Birds’ Bones Are Hollow – Amazing Nature Fact!
A turkey vulture soars in the air with ease, partially due to the structure of its bones.
Birds’ bones are hollow, which makes them lightweight and able to fly easily. This is one of the things that most birds have in common. Continue reading
State Bird of Rocky Mountain States
Do you know this state bird of Colorado? Photo via Flickr.
The state bird of the Rocky Mountain states are quite different than each other. They range from the small Lark Bunting to the large California Gull. Continue reading
Waterfowl – Ducks, Swans, and Geese, Oh My!
Photo via Flickr.
Waterfowl are a kind of bird that are commonly seen in the Rocky Mountains. Do you know what birds are and aren’t waterfowl? Continue reading
Breeding Plumage – Which Birds Molt in Spring?
A male western tanager in his breeding plumage. Photo via Flickr.
Some Rocky Mountain birds molt in the spring, which means getting new colorful breeding plumage. Here are some of the common birds that do and don’t do it. Continue reading
Duck Upside Down- Why Ducks Put Head Underwater?
Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever seen a duck upside down after it put its head underwater? Do you have any idea what it is doing or what it may be eating?
Do Birds See Straight Ahead Or To The Side?
Is he looking at me?
Do you know if birds see straight ahead even if their eyes are located on the sides of their head? Read the surprising answer here. Continue reading
Birds Migrating North In Spring – Examples in Rockies
Migrating birds – Canada Geese in their typical v-formation.
Birds migrating north, snow melting, and trees budding are all signs of spring in the Rocky Mountains. Some birds migrate long distances, but others only go short distances. Continue reading
Sexual Dimorphism – Differences Between Males & Females
A male and female mallard are different colors.
Sexual dimorphism is a big word that seems complicated. But, in reality it is just a way of explaining why males and females of some animals are different sizes or colors. Continue reading
Do Birds Hibernate? The Answer May Surprise You
A Clark’s nutcracker.
Birds use many different strategies to survive the cold winters of the Rocky Mountains. Do you know if any birds hibernate all winter? Continue reading