Talking about the content of domestic songbirds, many authors begin by listing ways to catch them. We believe that only experienced amateurs can engage in bird catching. They know the rules of catching, they know the features of biology different types birds. Therefore, we advise a novice fancier to contact an experienced birder or go to a pet store.
But before you buy, you need to weigh your options and decide on your desires - what kind of bird do you want to have? Beautiful, but difficult to maintain; an outstanding singer or birds to breed? Choosing, especially for a novice lover, a feathered pet is not so easy.
There is no doubt that domesticated species (canaries, different kinds finches), which have been breeding in cages for many generations, are much easier to keep than wild, wild-caught birds. But many amateurs want to have a "piece" of their native nature at home, they are interested in domestic bird species. They can be recommended to get a siskin.
This bird can be found in the apartment of both a beginner and an experienced amateur. Siskin can be kept in a separate small cage, it gets along well in a large cage along with other birds. Peace-loving character and gullibility to a person, ease of feeding and care, small size, "forest" appearance, sweet and pleasant singing make this bird desirable in any apartment.
To match him and the goldfinch. This is a very elegant and well-singing bird, it easily gets used to its owner.
But, for example, oatmeal or repols are already distinguished by their distrust, although it is not difficult to keep them. Therefore, it is difficult to recommend them to a novice amateur. Reckless and well-singing oatmeal and repolov - a rarity, and lovers value them very much.
A special place among connoisseurs of bird singing is occupied by birds belonging to the elite of vocal abilities. These are mainly insectivorous, fearful and gentle birds: nightingales, bluethroats, blackbirds, warblers, warblers, crickets, warblers, flycatchers, kinglets and wrens. They all sing beautifully. Well, who, for example, did not listen to the song of the nightingale in the spring, this magician of bird vocals? And how many musical and literary works are dedicated to this bird!
And the song thrush? Many connoisseurs of bird singing call it the "forest nightingale". And the black-headed warbler will yield to few in her singing abilities. Some lovers put her song on a par with the nightingale. And the bluethroat, the closest relative of the nightingale, has not only a good sonorous song, but also a great appearance.
But it is extremely difficult to keep these birds in a city apartment. This is only possible for experienced amateurs who have behind them great experience. And for a beginner who has no experience, who has not recognized the life of insectivorous birds in nature, who has not studied their nutrition, habits, nesting biology, molting, migratory state, they simply cannot be recommended.
Some novice lovers want to immediately purchase these particular birds, thinking that they will delight with a full-sounding song, like a canary, all year round. We must disappoint them. These birds, as experienced lovers say, are "strict". They are demanding on the conditions of detention. The cage for insectivorous birds should be appropriate for the size of the bird. It is better that she has bamboo rods and a soft linen top. The last condition is mandatory. Good singers, as a rule, are fuzzy birds, that is, they fly up at any approach of a person or animal to the cage, and even with a sharp change in the lighting of the apartment.
Insectivorous birds cause a lot of trouble during their migrations in nature. During this time, they are extremely restless. All night long the bird rushes around the cage, breaks off the perches, and by morning it can be found in the corner of the cage with its beak and forehead broken to blood. There is only one way out: to leave light from a small night lamp at night so that the bird can see the perches. Then she will behave more calmly. But falling asleep, even in this case, in the same room with an active bird is very difficult.
Correct answer: A - hummingbird.
The first picture (A) shows a hummingbird, the second picture (B) shows an African ostrich, the third picture (C) shows a penguin, the fourth picture (D) shows a bird of paradise, and the fifth picture (E) shows a bird of paradise. Let's describe in more detail what kind of birds they are and where they live.
It is the only bird in the world that can fly backwards. This is the smallest bird on earth. Its size is 5.7 cm, and its weight is 1.6 grams. More than 330 species are known. The smallest of them is the bee hummingbird. It is found in Cuba (the island of North America).
- the largest of modern birds. An African ostrich can be up to 270 cm high, while its body weight is up to 156 kg. Ostriches cannot fly. Ostriches live in dry, treeless expanses of Africa and the Middle East.
- flightless sea birds. There are 18 modern subspecies in their family. They are all good swimmers and can dive. The habitat of penguins is the open sea of the Southern Hemisphere: the coastal waters of Antarctica, New Zealand, southern Australia and the entire coast South America from the Falkland Islands to Peru.
birds of paradise belong to the order of passeriformes. In total there are 45 species, 38 of which are found only in New Guinea and small adjacent islands.
The stove bird belongs to the sparrow family. Lives in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina.
Interesting and informative quizzes for junior and middle school students. Quizzes on the topic "All about birds." All quiz questions with answers. Quizzes on the knowledge of bird species, on knowledge of historical information about birds, about biological features birds.
Quiz "All about birds"
■ Why is the woodpecker called the "helper" of other birds? (The woodpecker crushes the bark of trees and thus makes it easier for other birds to get food).
■ What forest bird makes a nest on the ground? Chiffchaff.
■ Who sleeps during the day, flies at night, scares passers-by? Owl, owl.
■ What birds live on the high seas for years, even sleeping on the waves, swaying like a float? (Albatrosses, frigates, phaetons).
■ Why did scientists justify the cuckoo despite the fact that foundling cuckoos throw other chicks out of the nest? (The cuckoo is the only bird that eats hairy (poisonous and the most voracious, destroying hectares of forest) caterpillars. No other bird touches these caterpillars.)
■ What other birds Ancient Greece used to send messages over long distances? (Pigeons. Pigeon mail exists in our time).
■ What is the main reason birds migrate to warmer climes with the arrival of autumn? (Only because of the lack of food. Cold is not the reason for the flight. A hungry bird freezes, full - never.)
■ What birds come to us first in spring? (Rooks.)
■ Why do rooks “open” spring, and why do swallows arrive later than other birds? (Because of the way they feed. Rooks seek food in the soil, and swallows catch insects in flight. Insects in the air appear later, respectively, and swallows arrive later than other birds.)
■ Why migratory birds so in a hurry in the spring, but in the fall they are not in a hurry? (Birds do not fly away in autumn as long as there is food.)
■ Which birds do not fly at all? (Ostriches, penguins.)
■ In which birds does the male incubate the eggs? (At ostriches.)
■ What bird's chick does not know its mother? (Cuckoo chick.)
■ What is the name of the large-headed grebe, on whose head the feathers stand upright? (A horned bird.)
■ Which birds have special nurseries? (At the penguins.)
■ Where do crows sleep in winter and autumn? (On trees in gardens and parks, gathering in small flocks.)
■ What is the name of a male crow? (A crow, and a raven is a completely different bird, although they are relatives.)
■ Who is resting while sitting on the wires? If it flies low to the ground, it will rain. (Martin.)
■ What is the name of the meeting of two roosters? (Cockfighting.)
■ What time does the sparrow wake up? (Last of all birds, but always at the same time at 5-6 o'clock in the morning.)
■ What is the name of a large bright bird with a long tail, which is partially domesticated? (Pheasant, peacock.)
Quiz "Wonder Birds"
■ Who is called the king of birds? (Eagle.)
■ What is the largest bird in the world? (Ostrich.)
■ What is the smallest bird? (Hummingbird.)
■ Which bird flies the fastest? (Swift.)
■ Which bird flies the highest? (Eagle.)
■ What is the smallest bird in our country? (Kinglet.)
■ What bird has a long tail? (Peacock, magpie.)
■ Which bird can fly tail first? (Hummingbird.)
■ Which bird in our forests is the best imitator of bird voices? (Starling.)
■ What bird is a symbol of beauty, purity and tenderness? (Swan.)
■ What bird is considered the mistress of the night forest? (Owl.)
■ What bird lives in a basket nest? (Oriole.)
■ Which yellow bird with a black tie builds a nest on sand and pebbles? (Plover.)
■ Which birds catch insects in flight? (Swallow, swift.)
■ Which birds are faithful to each other all their lives? (Swan geese.)
■ What birds are named for their beaks? (Dubonos, broadnosed, etc.)
■ Which birds hatch twice a summer? (Tits, pigeons.)
■ Which bird's nest looks like a floating island? (Chomgi.)
■ Where does the warbler build its nest? (In the grass, her nest looks like a hut.)
■ Which bird has the longest tongue? (At the woodpecker.)
■ What bird's beak looks like a hook? (Hawk.)
■ Which bird's beak is a real bag? (Pelican.)
■ Which bird's beak looks like a net? (Kozodoya.)
■ What instruments do wader noses look like? (On an awl and a sickle (awl and curlew-sickle).)
■ For some reason, this bird is called that, although it does not catch any turnips? (Repolov.)
Blitz quiz "From the life of birds"
■ Bird house. (Nest.)
■ Mass settlement of birds. (Market.)
■ Whistle for beckoning birds and animals. (Decoy.)
■ Hole in birdhouse and budgerigar house. (Tray.)
■ Bird hands. (Wings.)
■ Duck legs. (Paws.)
■ Forest doctor. (Woodpecker.)
■ Feathered heralds of spring. (Rooks.)
■ A child of any birds. (Chick.)
■ The mouth and nose of the bird. (Beak.)
■ Cackling mother hen. (Chicken, or klusha.)
■ A bird soaring over the ocean. (Albatross.)
■ American large multicolored parakeet talking. (Ara.)
■ Large-eared nocturnal bird of the order of owls. (Owl.)
■ Northern waterfowl. (Loon.)
■ A bird that looks like a swallow. (Swift.)
■ Forest chicken from the saying: "Deaf as ...". (Teterev.)
■ Is a penguin a bird? (Yes.)
■ For her love of shiny objects, she is called a thief. (Magpie.)
The peacock is a large bird that belongs to the pheasant family. It is distinguished by its incredible beauty plumage, most often motley. It is believed that this creature became the prototype of the fabulous firebird. Where do peacocks live wild nature?
In this mysterious country, there was a place not only for massive elephants and nimble monkeys - a long-tailed peacock lives here. Since ancient times, these birds have adorned the palaces of the rajah, strolled slowly in the gardens and parks of mighty rulers. They symbolized prosperity, health and well-being.
The natural habitat of peacocks is India and Ceylon, where there is never a harsh winter and cold weather.
The bird prefers open areas, which are overgrown with grasses, and also have shrubs. For peacocks, it is very important that there is vegetation, because this is a great place to sleep.
Like indian peacock, a bird inhabiting Asian countries, carried proudly and at ease. He likes to develop the territory where there are bushes so that he can stay here for the night. They like to be near agricultural land in order to find food. Often, Asian peacocks settle above the sea, and the height reaches 2000 meters. This allows them to feel safe, especially if they have to coexist with predators.
Males are aggressive, besides, they can make loud unpleasant sounds. Unlike the usual blue color, the "Javanese" is distinguished by green-turquoise plumage, a scaly neck and has a brown crest in the form of an "Iroquois".
Both Indian and Javanese peacocks are often victims of poachers. Despite the fact that they are protected in their homeland, outside the countries of birds they are often killed for the sake of exotic feathers. Previously, it was believed that peacock meat has a special taste, so it was eaten as a delicacy. Today, these birds are practically not used as a food product, however, their feathers are still valuable.
Africa
Among the many wild animals that can be found on the territory of African countries, there is also a peacock. Its full name is the Congolese peacock.
Unlike its "relatives", this species is devoid of the main hallmark- great tail.
Usually this peacock has a gray-blue color with black feathers and a bright orange neck. On the head is a bunch of a small number of feathers. The female has almost the same features, however, her color is dominated by green tint with brown spots.
The peacock inhabits the territory of the Congo, where it lives in tropical forests. It prefers to build nests in the forks of trees. Like other members of the family, the "African" prefers to eat berries, insects and various small animals. It should be noted that while this species peacocks is not too deeply studied. Biologists still have work to do, and fans of these birds still have to wait for new information.
Video "White peacock"
This video will talk about the white peacock.
Birds are beautiful creatures by definition (well, at least most of them). Arranging a beauty contest among birds is not an easy task, but, nevertheless, one can subjectively single out a dozen special beauties. Actually, we present to your attention the ten most beautiful birds on the ground.
10. Lori parrots. 
The color of parrots of this species is diverse, literally all the colors of the rainbow are present in it. The habitat of Lori parrots is Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is said that every spring the birds begin to fall, forcing Australians to carry them to veterinary clinics.
9. American kestrel. 
This bird species is distributed throughout the Western Hemisphere: from Canada to the Falkland Islands. This is one of the most graceful and smallest birds of prey in the world.
8. Atlantic puffin. 
On the steep shores of the North Atlantic, colonies of the Atlantic puffin can be found. These birds feed on small fish and marine invertebrates. The name was given to these birds because of their excessive gullibility. Big number Atlantic puffin has been destroyed by man.
7. Crowned crane. 
This romantic bird lives in Western and East Africa. During courtship, the birds perform a peculiar dance, including jumping, running, flapping their wings, shaking their heads.
6. Red cardinal. 
This bird can be found in the eastern states of the United States, southeastern Canada and Mexico. The male has a bright crimson coloration with a black "mask" on the face. The female is grayish-brown with reddish feathers on the wings, chest and crest.
5. Kingfisher. 
A fairly common bird species. The paws of the kingfisher are so short that they do not allow moving on the ground, so representatives of this species move with the help of wings over short distances. The brightness of the plumage of birds is achieved due to the refraction of light by feathers. Despite the prevalence of the species, these birds love solitude, it is very difficult to see them.
4. Red macaw. 
The king of parrots cannot boast of a happy fate. From time immemorial they were hunted by the Indians. Macaw meat was used for food, and feathers were used to decorate and plumage arrows.
3. Tangerine. 
The bird of the duck family loves to sit on the branches of trees and coastal rocks. It has a fast and maneuverable flight, taking off easily, sometimes immediately up. Mandarin is included in the Red Book of Russia. Hunting for it is prohibited. Birds of this species are bred in parks as ornamental birds.
2. Paradise tanager. 
Habitat - Eastern Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana. The color of the bird is quite specific: light green muzzle, blue breast, purple chin.
1. Peacock. 
The only bird on this list that has been domesticated by humans. Distinctive feature the male is a strong development of upper coverts, which is often mistaken for a tail. Peacocks are reverent in the West, they are revered in the East. In Indian mythology, when the two incarnations of the god Vishnu - Krishna and Radha - dance and play in the eternal joy of love, peacocks look at them.
