From the tiny Bee Hummingbird to pint-sized Elf Owls, let’s explore the smallest birds in the world including the smallest songbirds, owls, and raptors.| World Birds
Flies are nobody’s favorite animal. They aren’t cute and cuddly like dogs or cats and they don’t have elegance or poise that make swans or peacocks so popular. They’re connected with rot, decay…| World Birds
Martins are large members of the swallow family which are recognizable for their iridescent colors and acrobatic antics. The relationship between Martins and humans is so deep and ancient that there…| World Birds
Often mistaken for a type of duck, Coots are actually members of the same family as Gallinules and Rails. With a name like “Coot” you might be picturing a buffoonish bird, and you’d be right in…| World Birds
Meadowlarks are a small group of New World songbirds belonging to the blackbird family. Once thought to be related to the larks of Eurasia and Africa, they were given the name “Meadowlark” before it…| World Birds
The swan is a universal symbol of elegance, romance, light, grace, beauty and purity. From the mysterious occult symbolism of the black swan to the feminine softness of the pure white swan, this bird’…| World Birds
It’s no secret that storks are meaningful animals with a rich tradition of symbolism. Among birds, there are those that seem to have had a distinct impact on human cultures…| World Birds
What do birds symbolize? Anything from freedom to protection to spirituality. Across cultures, different birds have held different meanings. Let’s explore some!| World Birds