Explore the Outdoors!
Read all about the animals you can find right at your doorstep! From the smallest birds to reptiles and rodents!
Most spiders are predators that hunt and capture animal prey. They use their ability to spin webs to immobilize their victims before delivering a lethal bite. Some spiders, however, have adapted to a scavenging lifestyle and will eat dead insects instead of hunting live prey. Spiders are generally carnivores as they hunt and eat other…
Insects are small animals that have six legs, three body parts, and a hard exoskeleton. They can be found in nearly every environment on Earth and are essential to the survival of many ecosystems. More than 50% of all insects are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. Some of the most important insects, like bees…
There are a variety of small birds that call California home. Some of the more common species include the house finch, American goldfinch, and black-capped chickadee. While each bird is unique, they all share a love for the Golden State. The small birds listed here can be observed in Northern California as well as in…
Mice belong to the redent family and are one of the most versatile eaters in the animal kingdom. They are able to digest a wide variety of plant and animal matter including fruits and vergetable grains, insects and even meat, thus are known to be omnivores. Yes, mice are indeed omnivores, eating almost anything edible…
There are many well known birds that start with the letter K. Some of these birds include the kakapo, kiwi, kingfisher, and kookaburra. But have you ever heard of the Karoo Scrub-Robin, the Kirk’s Francolin or the Knysna turaco? In fact, there are more than a hundred birds starting with a K and you can…
Want to find a bird name starting with an “E” for you crossword, or just interested in all the “European” or “Eastern” birds? There are so many different types of birds in the world, and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. If you’re looking for a specific type of bird,…
There are so many different types of birds in the world, with many different names(!), and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. If you’re looking for a specific type of bird, one way to narrow down your search is to look for birds that start with a certain letter. There…
There are so many different types of birds in the world, and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. That’s why we’ve decided to put together a list of birds starting with the letter F. This list includes everything from the familiar (e.g., the Finch) to the more exotic (e.g., the…
Producers are organisms that get their energy from their environment, for example, from the sun or from breaking down chemical compounds. Decomposers are a type of consumer that break down organic matter into simple chemical nutrients essential for producers. Even though different bird species have different diets, they are all consumers. In ecology, consumers are…
Magpies are omnivorous birds that are native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. They are easily recognizable by their black and white plumage, and their long tail. Magpies eat a wide variety of food items, including seeds, nuts, worms, small animals and carrion. If available, they actually prefer to eat animals due to their higher…
