Fun Black Currawong Facts For Kids

The black currawong (Strepera fuliginosa), often known as the black jay in Tasmania, is a large passerine bird native to Tasmania and the nearby Bass Strait islands. It is one of three currawong species in the genus Strepera and is linked to butcherbirds and Australian magpies in the Artamidae family. Male and female appearances are comparable with white flight feathers in the wing, black bill, and bright yellow eyes. There are three subspecies, one of which, Strepera fuliginosa colei of King Island, is on the verge of extinction....

December 5, 2022 · 12 min · 2349 words · Margaret Starr

Fun Coelophysis Facts For Kids

Are you looking for some interesting Coelophysis dinosaur facts? Then look no further because here’s all you need to know about this early dinosaur!Coelophysis is one of the earliest genera of dinosaurs that lived about 190-225 million years ago during the Late Triassic Period. Comprising theropod dinosaurs with three-toed limbs and hollow bones, these prehistoric reptiles were small, bipedal carnivores with a slender build, flexible neck, and sharp teeth. They had a long tail and tough skin covered with protective scales....

December 5, 2022 · 11 min · 2268 words · Lee Ross

Fun Columbia Spotted Frog Facts For Kids

Columbia spotted frogs are a species of frogs from North America. These amphibians belong to the Ranidae family and Rana genus. Columbia spotted frog, Rana luteiventris, is the scientific name for this species. Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris) are typically found near permanent water bodies such as natural ponds, lakes, marshes, and streams. Even within this habitat, they require special conditions to thrive. Adult Columbia spotted frogs can be found in seasonally flooded sites....

December 5, 2022 · 15 min · 3026 words · Johnny Jones

Fun Green Crowned Brilliant Facts For Kids

These hummingbirds are a comparatively large species with a slender body, small black beak, short forked tail, and black eyes. The male is bigger and has a more vibrant and glittery shade of green on its back, throat, and breast. The female is duller and has white spots all over her underparts.The green-crowned brilliant bird (Heliodoxa jacula) is a solitary resident breeder of the Costa Rican and western Ecuador highlands and cloud forest....

December 5, 2022 · 10 min · 1962 words · Carol Cron

Fun Green Winged Teal Facts For Kids

Ducks are fascinating birds that are found all over the world. The green-winged teal is an interesting duck species hailing from North America. It is a migratory species of duck that moves towards South America during the winter months. The green-winged teal’s scientific name is Anas carolinensis, and it is known for living near shallow water environments, and it may even range to agricultural fields. Its name is derived from the green crescent present on its wings that are mainly visible while it flies....

December 5, 2022 · 12 min · 2460 words · Laura Stewart

Fun Hawaiian Gallinule Facts For Kids

The Hawaiian gallinule (Gallinula galeata sandvicensis) is a chicken-like blackbird endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It is known by many other names, such as the Hawaiian common gallinule, Hawaiian moorhen, Hawaiian common moorhen, and as ‘alae ula’ in the local language, which translates as ‘burnt forehead’ because of its large red frontal shield. These birds got this name from an old Hawaiian legend, according to which, this bird stole fire from the gods to help humanity and got its white forehead burnt to a bright red in the process....

December 5, 2022 · 10 min · 2076 words · Annette Browning

Fun Hawaiian Honeycreeper Facts For Kids

First arrived in Hawaii a few million years ago, these avians used to be the most popular avians with about 56 species across the islands, but now they face the threat of going completely extinct due to a lot of different reasons. The major reason is thought to be avian malaria which they are not immune to. Another factor for the decline in their population is that members of this family went through rapid evolution to the extent where they do not share many resemblances to these avians anymore, hence proving the Darwinian theory of evolution....

December 5, 2022 · 13 min · 2676 words · Vincent Castor

Fun Large Grey Babbler Facts For Kids

The large grey babbler (Turdoides malcolmi) is a large bird in the genus Turdoides. Part of the family Leiothrichidae, the bird species has its range of distribution in the scrub, open forest, and garden land all over India and far western Nepal. The bird species has always been related to the jungle babbler and their range also overlaps in the huge swathes of central and western India. Large grey babbler birds are found in small flocks of around 10 birds and keep in contact with each other with loud nasal calls....

December 5, 2022 · 10 min · 2010 words · Patricia Smith

Fun Lesser Scaup Facts For Kids

Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis), of order Anseriformes, family Anatidae, are found in lakes during the non-breeding season and usually live in estuaries and wetland habitats. There are two similar species of scaups, the greater scaups, and the lesser scaups, located in great lakes. The lesser scaups are non-diving ducks who have an overall dark brown to mottled brown plumage. They have a distinctive blue bill and are also named bluebills or broadbills....

December 5, 2022 · 10 min · 2121 words · Robert Christinsen

Fun Orchid Dottyback Facts For Kids

Do you want to know about an attractive purple fish who can brighten up your mood? Are you looking for a low-maintenance fish? Then, browse no more.The Orchid Dottyback is a small saltwater fish. Although its origin is in the Red sea, it currently graces its presence in many aquarium tanks across the world. The deep purple skin of an Orchid Dottyback leaves its viewers awestruck. The fish is just three inches long so that it can be accommodated even in minimum tank size....

December 5, 2022 · 10 min · 1969 words · Christopher Nickel

Fun Podokesaurus Facts For Kids

The history of a Podokesaurus dates back to the early Jurassic Period of the Mesozoic era. This dinosauria was discovered by the famous American geologist, Mignon Talbot near Mount Holyoke in Massachusetts, North-America in 1910. Back in history, Talbot along with his sister noticed a white streak on one of the boulders of the hill by a small farm and discovered that the bones were real live fossils, initially found in the Connecticut Valley but not in this area....

December 5, 2022 · 11 min · 2297 words · Victoria Stewart

Fun Red Naped Sapsucker Facts For Kids

The Red Naped Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus nuchalis as it is scientifically known, belongs to the Picidae family. It is a medium-sized woodpecker and its Red Naped Sapsucker range map is based in North America. It is found in the Great Basins and Rocky Mountains region or the area. It is also known as the North American woodpeckers as these birds belong to the family of woodpeckers. They are close relatives to the yellow-bellied and red-breasted sapsuckers as they are similar species....

December 5, 2022 · 9 min · 1885 words · Anne Lewallen

Fun Southern Grasshopper Mouse Facts For Kids

The southern grasshopper mouse (Onychomys torridus) is a tiny but ferocious nocturnal rodent that is known for its aggressive and highly territorial behavior. It belongs to the Onychomys genus, which is described as a genus of aggressive rodents, justifying its history well. Southern grasshopper mice have a high repulsion to external disturbances, and they do not like being bothered both inside and outside their territory. Unlike many rodents, southern grasshopper mice (Onychomys) are carnivorous and prey on uncanny organisms like scorpions....

December 5, 2022 · 12 min · 2434 words · Brandon Carlson

Fun Spoonbill Facts For Kids

A genus of birds called Platalea of the family Threskiornithidae, spoonbills are wading birds found all over the world. They live in wetlands, estuaries, and lakes and can live in both saltwater and freshwater. There are six different species of spoonbills which are the Eurasian spoonbill or European spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja), royal spoonbill (Platalea regia), yellow billed spoonbill (Platalea flavipes), and African spoonbill (Platalea alba). Spoonbills are closely related to ibises and the main difference between these two birds is the shape of their bills....

December 5, 2022 · 12 min · 2500 words · Margaret Andrews

George Soros Birthday Fun Facts

George Soros Birthday Highlights Birth Name György Schwartz Place Of Birth Budapest, Hungary Age 93 years old Birth Date August 12 1930 George Soros Facts Child Star? no Occupation Investor Education & Qualifications London School of Economics Net Worth $8,600,000,000 Current Partner Tamiko Bolton Children Robert Daniel Soros, Andrea Soros Colombel, Jonathan Tivadar Soros, Alexander Soros, Gregory James Soros Parents Tivadar Soros, Elizabeth Soros Siblings Paul Soros About George Soros Soros is a major political and advocacy donor in the United States of Jewish descent, he has been spending billions on campaigns, think tanks, start-ups, and organizations that promote his cause....

December 5, 2022 · 9 min · 1744 words · Miriam Almeida

Jacinda Ardern Birthday Fun Facts

Jacinda Ardern Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern Place Of Birth Hamilton, New Zeland Age 43 years old Birth Date July 26 1980 Jacinda Ardern Facts Child Star? no Occupation Prime Minister Education & Qualifications Morrinsville College (State School) Net Worth $25,000,000 Current Partner Clarke Gayford Children Neve Te Aroha, Ardern Gayford Parents Laurell Ardern, Ross Ardern Siblings Louise Ardern About Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern is one of the most popular politicians in the world today....

December 5, 2022 · 10 min · 1980 words · Janie Sidney

Benjamin Harrison Birthday Fun Facts

Benjamin Harrison Birthday Highlights Birth Name Benjamin Harrison Place Of Birth North Bend, USA Age 190 years old Birth Date August 20 1833 Benjamin Harrison Facts Child Star? no Occupation 23rd President of United States Education & Qualifications Farmer’s College and Miami University Current Partner Mary Lord Dimmick Children Mary ‘Mamie’ Scott Harrison, Russell Benjamin Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison Walker Parents John Scott Harrison, Elizabeth Ramsey Siblings 10 Siblings About Benjamin HarrisonThe 23rd president of the United States was Benjamin Harrison who served from 1889 to 1893....

December 4, 2022 · 9 min · 1712 words · Juana Hanlin

Cole Porter Birthday Fun Facts

Cole Porter Birthday Highlights Birth Name Cole Albert Porter Place Of Birth Indiana, USA Age 132 years old Birth Date June 8 1891 Cole Porter Facts Child Star? no Occupation Songwriter Education & Qualifications Yale University Net Worth $1,100,000 Current Partner Linda Lee Thomas Parents Samuel Fenwick Porter, Kate About Cole Porter Cole Porter was a popular songwriter.This prominent American singer and composer were born in the United States. Many of his songs became standards, with humorous, urbane lyrics, and many of his compositions were successful on Broadway and in films....

December 4, 2022 · 11 min · 2135 words · Jeff Levi

Elvin Hayes Birthday Fun Facts

Elvin Hayes Birthday Highlights Birth Name Elvin Ernest Hayes Place Of Birth Rayville, USA Age 78 years old Birth Date November 17 1945 Elvin Hayes Facts Child Star? no Occupation Basketball Player Education & Qualifications University of Houston Net Worth $6,000,000 Current Partner Erna Livingston Children Elvin Hayes Jr., Erica Hayes, Erna Elisse Hayes Parents Chris Hayes, Savannah Hayes Siblings Bunnatine H. Greenhouse About Elvin HayesElvin Hayes, also known as the Big E, is a retired basketball player who has shaped Washington history into a most successful era....

December 4, 2022 · 8 min · 1652 words · Carolyn Goodson

Erika Christensen Birthday Fun Facts

Erika Christensen Birthday Highlights Birth Name Erika Jane Christensen Place Of Birth Seattle, USA Age 41 years old Birth Date August 18 1982 Erika Christensen Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications Net Worth $12,000,000 Current Partner Cole Maness Children Shane, Polly Parents Kathy Christensen, Steven Christensen. About Erika ChristensenErika Christensen is a well-known American actress and singer.Erika Christensen has appeared in supporting roles in films such as ‘The Banger Sisters,’ ‘The Perfect Score,’ and ‘The Case Dor Christ....

December 4, 2022 · 9 min · 1872 words · Alvin Dobos