Avians

“Everyone like birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?” – David Attenborough

A peek into the world of our feathered friends.

Some interesting fun facts about birds – courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Plant Care Today’, ‘Wild Wonders’, ‘David Attenborough’, etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

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This is a Yellow-cheeked Tit – A Tiny Forest Bird With A Fierce Crest

This small songbird is found in parts of Asia, where it moves through forest branches searching for insects and seeds. Its bright yellow face, black throat, and raised crest give it a much bolder appearance than its size suggests. – A Facebook post by ‘Living Earth’

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This is the GOLDEN-CROWNED FLYING FOX – One of the Largest Bats in the World!

Native to the tropical forests of the Philippines, the Golden-crowned Flying Fox is a giant fruit bat famous for its enormous wingspan, which can reach over 1.5 meters (5 feet)!

Despite its intimidating size, this gentle mammal feeds mainly on fruits and plays a vital role in forest regeneration by dispersing seeds across vast distances.

These bats spend their days hanging upside down in large colonies and become active at night in search of food.

Did you know: The Golden-crowned Flying Fox is one of the largest bat species on Earth, yet it relies entirely on fruits and does not hunt other animals! – A Facebook post by’All About Animals’

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At first glance, the roseate spoonbill may look like a flamingo with a spoon-shaped beak, but this colorful bird is uniquely adapted for life in shallow wetlands.

Its bright pink feathers, long legs, and unusual bill make it one of the most recognizable wading birds. – A Facebook post by ‘Zootopia’

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This is the PHILIPPINE EAGLE - The King of the Philippine Forests!

Native to the tropical rainforests of the Philippines, the Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, famous for its striking shaggy crest and piercing eyes.

These majestic birds are skilled hunters, feeding on monkeys, flying lemurs, snakes, and other forest animals. They play a vital role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystem.

Philippine Eagles build huge nests high in towering trees and usually raise only one chick every two years, making their population especially vulnerable.

Did you know: The Philippine Eagle can have a wingspan of over 2 meters (7 feet), making it one of the world's largest forest eagles! – A Facebook post by ‘All About Animals’

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The crowned eagle is a powerful predator native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is large enough to hunt monkeys, antelopes, and other mammals. In some documented cases, it has been confirmed to target human children as prey.

One famous case from the 1980s described a seven-year-old boy attacked by a crowned eagle in Kenya. Other reports have detailed attacks on children by these birds, with the eagles hunting intentionally rather than out of desperation. The species is the only known bird of prey recognized as having viewed humans as potential food.

The crowned eagle's size and strength make it capable of this role. It can weigh up to nine pounds with a wingspan exceeding five feet. Its talons are powerful enough to crush a monkey's skull. Given the opportunity, a child can become a target.

A predator that sees us differently than we see ourselves. A reminder that we are not always at the top of the food chain. - A Facebook post by ‘Knowledge Bank’

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