The IOC World Bird List 14.1 contains 11032 extant species (and 162 extinct species) classified in 44 Orders, 253 Families and 2,384 Genera. The list also includes 19,802 subspecies, their ranges and authors. SPECIES ADDED: 39 extant species SPECIES DELETED: 6 species ENGLISH NAMES: 33 species TAXONOMY: … Continue reading
While researching for a way to present birds from their Latin names, I checked out some of our previous posts that mentioned the naming of birds. There have been quite a few articles about this, and here is a fantastic one that William Wise wrote: This is My Name Forever William said exactly what I … Continue reading
On my last post, Our Loggerhead Shrike Again, I emphasized the Latin name for this bird. “In case you’re curious, the Latin name Lanius is Great Grey Shrike. The ludovicianus means “butcher” and laniare – “to tear to pieces.” They have been referred to at times a “butcher birds” because of what they do to their victims.” While recently browsing … Continue reading
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:26 NKJV) While eating our supper this evening, our friendly Loggerhead Shrike showed up again. He landed on his favorite perch, the hook … Continue reading
We considered a series on the State Birds, but as I have searched more about this topic, there are already many great sites to visit. So, I’ve decided to share links to those great websites, and then find another bird series to investigate. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have official birds. To … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting video of a friendly crow in Denmark who has befriended a youngster. Trust you will enjoy watching the interactions between them. “For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind.” (James 3:7 NKJV) I believe this is a Hooded … Continue reading
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. (Genesis 1:22) Winter is a welcome season for many birdwatchers, especially those of us who live south enough to see wintering migrants, such as the “winter … Continue reading
Bird Nests, illustrating God’s Providence Dr. James J. S. Johnson There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under her shadow. (Isaiah 34:15a) NEST — this simple word “nest” represents an enormously important context for a bird’s early life, and for bird parents, so bird nests are critically important for … Continue reading
Hallelujah! — A Beautiful Scissortail! Dr. James J. S. Johnson He [i.e., God] hath made every thing beautiful in His time; also He hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 It was a welcome sight … Continue reading
While looking back through our visitors this winter, I remembered the one bird who would appear to be ready for today, Halloween. Not that we celebrate it much, other than giving out candy to the kiddos in the neighborhood. When Dan and I spotted this bird the first winter, I thought it was a Loggerhead … Continue reading
Since we haven’t been “birdwatching” in months, that does mean that we don’t “bird watch.” Every morning the local ducks visit to see if they can quack us out of something for their bellies. Usually they win. We buy scratch grain that they seem to enjoy. The photo above was taken right after I came … Continue reading
Doves Rest in their Nest Dr. James J. S. Johnson Doves are known for their fluttering flight (Psalm 55:6a), and their peaceful disposition (Matthew 10:16); yet they are also known for resting upon their nests (Psalm 55:6b & Jeremiah 48:28). As recently noted (see my previous Leesbird.com blogpost, “Bird Nests are Important — the Bible … Continue reading
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