Common name : Mexican ridley, Gulf ridley Scientific name : Lepidochelys kempii Family : Cheloniidae Native to : Mexico, United States Interesting fact : Sea turtles cannot retract their heads and limbs into their shells. Conservation status : Critically Endangered Seven species of sea turtles are known. They can grow 6-9 feet long, 3-5 feet […]
The Aplonis panayensis (scientific name) or Asian glossy starling is found in the moist tropical forests and mangroves of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand. With a maximum height of 7.8 inches, this bird’s overall plumage is a glossy jet black colour with striking red eyes. Its feet and beak are also
The Sturnus burmannicus (scientific name) or vinous-breasted starling is a species of starling found in the South-East Asian sub-continent, from China to Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. 9.4 inches in length, this bird is attractive to look at, with a dark black eye patch, and a reddish-brown colour on its chest. It has a
The Creatophora cinerea (scientific name) or wattled starling is native to Eastern and Southern parts of Africa. They inhabit grasslands and open woodland areas. The wattled starling is 8.2 inches in length and has a short tail and pointed wings. Its plumage is mostly grey, but the white rump and black tail and flight feathers
The Gracupica nigricollis (scientific name) or black-collared starling is found in the tropical dry forests across Thailand, Myanmar, China, Cambodia and Vietnam. Though it inhabits forests yet this bird also frequently wanders into urban areas. Its height is no longer than 11 inches. It starling has a white chest, and iridescent black feathers with an
The Acridotheres melanopterus (scientific name) or black-winged starling is a species of starling which is native to Indonesia. This bird has 3 sub-species which are found in Java and Bali. 9.1 inches in length, this starling is known for its striking plumage. The male and the female in this species look alike. The head, chest,
The Chloropsis aurifrons (scientific name) or golden-fronted leafbird is a native of South-East Asia, mostly the forest regions of India and Sri Lanka. This bird has a bright green plumage all over, except the face and throat. It has a black face and throat which has a yellow border. The forehead is orange and there
The Lorius garrulous (scientific name) or chattering lory is a forest-dwelling parrot which is a local of North Maluku, Indonesia. At 12 inches length, this bird is mostly red in colour with an orange red beak and wings that are green with a yellow shaft at an angle on them. Their diet includes fruits, pollen,
The Irena puella (scientific name) or Asian fairy bluebird is a medium-sized bird found in the tropical forests of Southern Asia, from the foothills of the Himalayas, across India and Sri Lanka till the Philippines. These birds are a lot like bulbuls, but only in size and shape. About 10.6 inches in length, the Asian
The Nymphicus hollandicus (scientific name) or cockatiel is a bird from the cockatoo family, found in the scrublands and wetlands of Australia. Only 12-13 inches in length, this bird is known for its bright head crest. The belly, chest and underparts in general are grey-coloured, while the back is darker, and the wings are dark
The Lorius lory (scientific name) or black-capped lory is a bird of the parrot species commonly found in New Guinea and its surrounding islands. Its height does not exceed 12.2 inches. Its distinctive features are the green wings, the red head and the body around the wing, blue belly and legs, yellow under wings and
Common name : Giant tun Scientific name : Tonna galea Family : Tonnidae Native to : Tropical seas worldwide Interesting fact : Tun shell has a large foot with which it buries itself in the sand. Conservation status : Not Evaluated Tun shells are large marine snails inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms in sea grass
Common name : Atlantic trumpet fish Scientific name : Aulostomus maculatus Family : Aulostomidae Native to : Western Atlantic Ocean Interesting fact : Trumpet fish changecolour and stalk larger fish to hide and attack prey. Conservation status : Not Evaluated The trumpet fish lives in coral reefs or lagoons and can grow 40-80 cm long.
The Serinus canaria domestica (scientific name) or domestic canary is a descendant of the wild canary. Originated from the Macaronesian Islands, it is presently found across the globe, in households as a songbird. 5.5 inches in length, this bird has a bright greenish-yellow coloured plumage overall excepting the tips of the tail feathers, which are
Common name : Great Northern tile fish, Golden tile fish, Gunnet Scientific name : Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps Family : Malacanthidae Native to : Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans Conservation status : Least Concern Tile fish live in self-made burrows in sandy areas near coral reefs. They grow 11–125 cm long and weigh up to 30 kg.