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Rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus), also known in daily jargon as “Loris”, are parrot species that reside in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. They have a very colorful appearance and can be found both in the wild and as pets. Rainbow lorikeets that live in the wild have a specific diet of nectar and pollen…
The babies of the American Goldfinch are referred to as nestlings. At this stage in life, the little ones are still very much dependent on their mother for survival. As far as diet goes, food will be brought to them by both parents. This diet of baby Goldfinches consists mainly of softer insects like worms…
Crows are big black birds that you’ll be quite familiar with if you spend time in cities or in your own backyard. Crows belong to the Corvidae family (their family has a lot of members including jays, ravens, magpies, rooks, and many other types of birds) and I have previously written about where Blue Jays…
Gophers are omnivores but mostly herbivores. They eat plants, such as flowers, roots, and tubers. But gophers also enjoy grasses, fruits, and grains. Gophers don’t generally eat animals unless they need to survive in extreme conditions or if they are starving. So, gophers are mainly herbivores that do to a lesser extent prey on smaller…
Oregon is a great place for birdwatching, with its diverse landscapes and rich birdlife. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common backyard birds in Oregon. These birds are easy to spot and can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced birdwatchers alike. So if you’re interested in getting into…
This is a question that many yard owners want to know the answer to. The short answer is yes, groundhogs do eat tomatoes. However, they also eat other fruits and vegetables, as well as insects. However, groundhogs are generally herbivores, which means that they mostly eat plants. In short, groundhogs will eat tomatoes, even unripe…
While we know birds as flying animals and studied them at some point in our science classes, there are still many things to learn about them. Birds have a high metabolic rate that allows them to process foods quickly. Because of this, they have to excrete wastes more often than other animals. Because most birds…
Yes, groundhogs will eat your onions irrespective of their tastes. However, do not despair – here are 9 ways to prevent groundhogs from eating your vegetables! Groundhogs (also known as woodchucks or Marmota monax) are herbivores; however, their omnivorous diet includes plant matter (grass, fruits, vegetables, roots, bark), small mammals (baby birds and mice), and…
Stuck in a crossword puzzle or just interested in the many fascinating birds starting with the letter G out there? You have come to the right place! Some of the most common names of birds beginning with a g are “Grey”, “Green”, “Great”, or “Gold(en)”. See the lists below for more than a hundred birds…
Budgies are one of the most popular pet birds in America and for good reason: they can be very affectionate and are a good overall pet. If you just got one and are wondering how they drink water, then this blog post is for you! Budgies, like other parrots and parakeets, drink water using their…
