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Old World warbler birds constitute more than 400 distinct species and 70 genera throughout the world. The national bird of Cyprus, the Cyprus warbler (Curruca melanothorax), is often mistaken for a Sardinian warbler. The most prominent distinction is that, unlike the Sardinian warbler, this bird species possesses heavily spotted black underparts.Two types of songs produced by a warbler have been identified. One is is crooned to attract and please mating partners and the other is sung to defend territory....

The demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) is the smallest crane species, which has the second-largest population of cranes. They migrate across central Europe and Asia during the winter and breed across the well-known black sea and Central Africa and Asia. These cranes migrate in large flocks for winter in the northern part of the country in the grasslands. Like other cranes, demoiselles are monogamous. Demoiselle cranes prefer to build nests in areas that are loosely covered with grass, such as steppes....

Known by several names such as the common teal and Eurasian green winged teal, the Eurasian teal (Anas crecca) is found in several countries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. During the breeding season, the Common teal is spotted in several countries of the Palearctic realm. A huge population of the species is found on the northern shores of the Black Sea and the southern coast of Iceland. While in winters, the birds are found in several countries of Europe, Africa, and Asia such as India, Japan, Malaysia, and also in a few states of the United States such as California and South Carolina....

Primarily used as a forage or prey fish, the European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) belongs to the family Engraulidae. These anchovies are found off the coast of Europe and Africa, including in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and the Sea of Azov. The species primarily inhabit the lakes, lagoons, estuaries, fresh and brackish water.The species has a silver-colored underbelly with either blue or gray sides. Young anchovies possess a silver stripe that fades away when they turn older....

Are you a fan of insects like crickets and grasshoppers? Then, you might be interested in praying mantis too!The European mantis (Mantis religiosa), commonly known as the praying mantis, is one of several species of praying mantids of the family Mantidae and order Mantodea. Endemic to Europe and some parts of Africa and Asia, these praying mantids were imported to North America to control the plant pest gypsy month. Currently, these praying mantids have around 12 subspecies spread throughout their geographical range....

Wondering whether a false vampire bat can bite on the neck and kill you? Easily spotted in South Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines they are one of the largest bat species in the world. They are also known as Asian false vampires and lesser false vampire bats. While most people believe them to be as dangerous as the vampires in movies, these bats pose no danger to humans....

Galago monkeys are regarded as Lorisidae’s sibling group. Prior to 1980, only six species from this genus were recognized. However, researchers since then have found up to 20 species of this family galagidae. Galago monkeys are small nocturnal primates that are endemic to Sub-Saharan African regions like Southern Africa, Central Africa, South Africa and East Africa. These bush babies have enormous eyes and ears, long hind legs, soft, fuzzy fur, and long tails and are gray, brown, or reddish to yellowish-brown....

Did you know some people do not believe that great potoos are real birds? Like an owl or any other bird, the big potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is a real animal. Great potoos are primarily found in parts of South America and Central America. They can also be discovered in the Brazilian and Guatemalan jungles. A great potoo is a much larger bird compared to a common potoo. They are nocturnal creatures that eat big insects, smaller birds, and bats, and they perch on big branches....

The grey-cheeked parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera) is also known as the fire-winged parakeet because of its orange-flanked underwings. This bird species is endemic to western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Habitats of these parrots have been developing in the United States of America. The habitat range of this bird species consists of tropical and sub-tropical areas or regions like dry and lowland, moist forests, arable lands, and shrublands. The nest of this bird species is made in hollow trees or termite mounds....

The jungle myna (Acridotheres fuscus) is from the family Sturnidae. The population of this species is distributed in the range that includes Bangladesh, Nepal, and India. Subspecies of this bird are found in India including Mount Abu, Puri, and the Andaman Islands. Breeding populations of this bird are found in western Samoa and Japan. This bird has also been recorded in the Pacific Islands. The habitat of this bird consists of tropical and subtropical forests, moist lowlands and are commonly seen inhabiting regions near a water source or rice fields....

The Kai Ken is one of the rarest and most interesting dog breeds you could run into. Certified as a pure breed by the Japanese Kennel Club, the Japanese “Tiger Dog” is known across Japan and the world for more than just its double coat, its inches, weight, height, and all. The Kai Ken is also known for its difficult training, its assimilation into a human family, and its journey from reserved puppies in a kennel to intelligent, alert, aware, and family-oriented breeds that will forever stay loyal....

Meyerasaurus, with the type species Meyerasaurus victor, is an Extinct marine reptile. Meyerasaurus victor was found in 2010, near Harpoceras elegantulum-falciferum ammonoid subzones, located around southwestern Germany. The reptile initially found its place in the plesiosaurus species of the marine creature, later in the ‘wonder reptile’ species of Thaumatosaurus, and at last, the Rhomaleosauridae. Meyerasaurus facts speak of its diverging history with other aggressive and predatory dinosaurs. Fun Meyerasaurus Facts For Kids...

Nicobar scrubfowl (Megapodius nicobariensis) belongs to the family Megapodiidae and the order Galliformes. They are also known as Nicobar megapodes, and their distribution can be observed in the Nicobar Islands of India. Females generally lay around four to five eggs per season. When the chicks grow up, they move out of the mound of the nest and become ready for their flight. These birds have massive legs and feet, and they are found foraging for food in the coastal forests of the Nicobar Islands for insects, reptiles, seeds, and nuts....

The Malherbe’s parakeet or the orange-fronted parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) is a bird endemic to New Zealand. Small and green with a long tail, the Malherbe’s parakeet shares its name with the orange-fronted conure or the half-moon conure (Eupsittula canicularis), a parrot native to Central America (resident of Costa Rica and Mexico). However, the most striking difference between the two birds is that while the Malherbe’s parakeet has a distinct lemon-yellow crown, the half-moon conure has a blue crown....

Pond turtles are freshwater species originally from the western coast of Mexico and the western side of the United States (Oregon and Washington area). They are also called swamp turtles. There are mainly two kinds of pond turtles, based on their region, Pacific pond turtles and European pond turtles. In spite of their genetic isolation, the two species of northwestern pond turtles and the Pacific pond turtles appear to have comparable characteristics and are subject to the same hazards....

The starry sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) is a species of sturgeon fish in the Acipenser genus. This species of fish is native to eastern Europe and western Asia. This sturgeon fish is also known as a star sturgeon or a sevruga. Sturgeons can be found in many places however their numbers are declining in a rapid manner due to overfishing. Star sturgeons are one of the most famous commercially cultivated species for their flesh and caviar....

An extinct genus of the Pterosaur order and the Anhangueridae family, the Tropeognathus lived during the early Cretaceous period that spanned from 145 to 100.5 million years ago. Studies also revealed that the dinosaur belonged to another family known as the Ornithocheiridae. These dinosaurs were known for their keel-tipped snouts and large size and were regarded as the largest Pterosaurs found in the Southern Hemisphere.In 1987, a specimen of the Pterosaur was discovered in the Romualdo formation that dated back to Aptian and Albian stages....

Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) are lizard-like animals that are the only survivor species of an ancient group of reptiles. They are also known as living fossils. It is thought that they existed around 200 million ago and the Sphenodon punctatus, tuatara, is the only remaining member of related reptiles. Tuataras are specifically found in the region of New Zealand and species of tuatara are in need of active conservation.The tuatara is a reptile but it isn’t quite a lizard or a snake or a dinosaur....

Gavin Magnus Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gavin Magnus Place Of Birth Los Angeles , USA Age 16 years old Birth Date April 25 2007 Gavin Magnus Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Singer, Actor Education & Qualifications Net Worth $1,500,000 Parents Dave Magnus, Theresa Magnus Siblings Jakob Magnus, Justin Magnus About Gavin Magnus Gavin Magnus is a popular singer, actor, and social media personality.Gavin Magnus owns a YouTube channel. He posts entertainment content like pranks, challenges, blogs, and puppet videos....

Jim Thome Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Thome Place Of Birth Illinois, USA Age 53 years old Birth Date August 26 1970 Jim Thome Facts Child Star? no Occupation Baseball Player Education & Qualifications Limestone Community High School Net Worth $80,000,000 Current Partner Andrea Thome Children Lila Grace Thome Parents Chuck Thome, Joyce Thome Siblings Jenny, Chuck Thome III, Randy Thome About Jim Thome Jim Thome is a former Major league baseball player who has played for America for 22 seasons....