Martial Eagle - Bird to Fear in Southern Africa
With a name that sounds like a professional wrestler and a wingspan that's more grand than its name, the martial eagle of Southern Africa is one of the most impressive birds in the world. Native to...
View ArticleGreen Woodpeckers - Green and Red Ground Forager
Comprised of three species of birds, the green woodpecker family includes members of the European, Japanese, and Cuban variety (seen above). All of them share the same green wings and underparts that...
View ArticleHawk Moths - Amazing Hovercraft
With names that include "Sphinx Moth", "Hornworm", and the scientific family name of "Sphingidae", the over 1,400 species that are considered hawk moths are quite diverse. They exist mostly in the...
View ArticleShoebill - Giant Peculiar Bird of Africa
Also known as the "whalehead" or "shoe-billed stork" because of its similar appearance to the baby bringing bird, the shoebill is a large bird that lives all across tropical Africa. With a...
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