Gilligallou's Blog

As we have recently been publishing articles on how birds can hear and smell, this week we will dive into how well birds can see, and illustrate some interest facts about their eyesight. What is most likely their most important sense, a birds eyesight is essential for not only their day-to-day activities, but for their […]  

When we think migration, most of us simply render thoughts of birds typically moving north to south or vice versa during the spring and fall months. The fact is that type of migration is only one variation of a few different ways birds migrate around the world. This article will briefly describe four main types […]  

It has long been thought that species of birds that fly in a “V” formation have done so for one reason: to conserve energy. But there has been little written about the exact specifics and reasons why in fact it aids them in saving energy. A study done this year however, has demonstrated some new […]  

Uncover the surprising olfactory abilities of birds! While most have a limited sense of smell, some species like Albatrosses and Vultures rely on it to find food from great distances. Learn about bird nostrils and debunk common myths about their sense of smell.