Diversified landscape of Madagascar which has remained far from the human intervention for millions of years, has become the source of tremendous and unique flora and fauna on the planet earth. We time to time add posts related to the landscape, flora and fauna of Madagascar and today we’ll also […]
Fossa is an amazing cat like mammal native to the rain forests of Madagascar which is also the largest carnivore of this African country and it is closely relating to the Mongoose family. Fossa might live for fifteen years and the adult weighs 15.5 to 26.5 lbs (7 to 12 kg) on […]
Rosellas are small colorful and pretty parrots endemic to Australia ranging in size from 26–37 cm (10–14.5 in) with long tails. Rosellas live in the shrub lands, woodlands, parks and farmlands of Australia and its neighboring small islands. Rosella feed predominantly on seeds and fruit, with food held in the foot. They enjoy bathing in puddles of water in […]
Bird fauna of Pakistan is predominantly Palearctic, especially in the winter time with an influx of migrant species. When it comes to the family Anatidae, Pakistan is home to many waterfowls, ducks, geese and swans. Few of them are native and majority is the migrant birds that stay in the moderate regions of Pakistan for […]
Moderate and diverse geography of Pakistan offers a lot for the flourishing of many bird species. Kingfishers are one of the spectacular species of birds that exist in Pakistan. Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 93 species worldwide and 5 wonderful kingfishers’ species occur in Pakistan. Kingfisher is a […]
Although ‘Bee-Eater’ is also a wonderful segment of nature, yet they’re always on the lowest priority lists of the wildlife authorities. There are 26 species of Bee-Eaters in the world, most of which are found in Africa. However, the farmlands, woodlands, plains and forests of Pakistan are also the dwelling […]
In Pakistan, 4 green and radiant species of Parrots are found out of the worldwide 335 species of parrots and macaws. These parrots are facing extreme dangers due to their illegal trade not only in local but in international markets. The wild life authorities in Pakistan have times and again trends of […]
The population of Bustards in Pakistan is in extreme danger due to hunting as those are the fun targets of the huntsmen specially coming from Arab regions. Poor bustards were once found in abundance in the dry and open territories of the country but now their numbers are alarmingly declined. […]
Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds. 15 species of this wonderful bird live worldwide and out of which 5 dazzling cranes are found in Pakistan. Their numbers are dangerously decreased due to hunting and as they are sought after as pet birds and hunted in the North-West in particular. 1. Demoiselle […]
Comb-crested Jacana is a long legged and black crowned water bird native to the South East Asia and it is particularly known for its plump and red wattle. For it’s beautiful crown and red wattle why not call it as the charming prince of wetlands? Some people also recognize this bird as Lilytrotter or the Lotusbird as it […]