A comparison of different world lists I wanted to organise my bird photos and thought I would separate them into their families. With this in mind, I went to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) website for a list of bird families. According to BTO, there are 9,845 living species of birds in 172 families … Continue reading "Classification of birds"
Read MoreBirds (Class Aves) are feathered, warm-blooded vertebrates that evolved from small theropod dinosaurs during the age of the dinosaurs. Modern birds are therefore the only living dinosaurs, with more than 11,000 species found across every continent and ocean. They occupy an extraordinary range of ecological roles — from ocean-wandering albatrosses and forest canopy specialists to desert runners … Continue reading "Class Aves – Birds"
Read MoreI have seen some fantastic birds both at home and on my travels. I love watching birds but I am still not that good at identifying them. I am an active member of RSPB Guildford & District Local Group where there are plenty of people to help identify things. When out walking I sometimes try … Continue reading "Birds"
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