Wings of the World Birds

Did you know that the name peacock actually describes only male members of the species? Likewise, females are known as peahens, and the term peafo...

One of the most widely-distributed raptors worldwide, the red-tailed hawk is able to live in a variety of ecosystems, including deserts, grassland...

Also known as the tiger owl and the hoot owl, the great horned owl is a rather large member of the Bubo genus found throughout north and south Ame...

Native to the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, the snowy oil is a large member of the Bubo genus. As its name suggest, it’s easi...

The most widely distributed species of owl in the world, the common barn owl can be found in every type of environment except for polar and desert...