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Bird-Flavored Ice Cream Is the Most Disgusting Thing You're Dying to Try

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:54:59 +0000

Oh, Japan, you never disappoint. The country that brought us this has now decided to offer bird-flavored ice cream, finally filling a terrible void and putting the “robin” in ‘Baskin-Robbins.’ A Japanese eatery called Torimi Cafe recently offered bird-flavored concoctions at the Small Bird Expo in Osaka (something tells us Torimi doesn’t understand exactly what [...]

12 Bears With Beaks Because It's the Internet

Emerald Catron — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:27 +0000

If you’re not familiar with Birds With Arms, a single-serving Tumblr that posts images of birds with human arms Photoshopped onto them, Bears With Beaks might make no sense. If you are familiar, and you like Birds With Arms, you’ll love this. Bears with Beaks is a very strange subreddit that is entirely photos of [...]

10 Birds Who Are Lady Gaga's Biggest Fans

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:45:07 +0000

Birds are funny creatures, mainly because they're prone to unfortunate (and hilarious) haircuts. They also have a particular knack for jamming out to music, and they're pretty good at it, too! Remember that master beatboxer dubstep bird? That was just a measly intro to birdy talent.

The Pope's Dove of Peace Was Attacked by a Seagull

Donald Deane — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:09:04 +0000

Just as he finished a sermon on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI symbolically released two doves into the air as a call for peace. But soon after the birds took flight, an aggressive seagull began dive bombing one of them. Uh oh. We're generally not superstitious, but we sure hope this isn't a sign of bad things to come.

These 12 Baby Chicks Will Brighten Your Day

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:00:42 +0000

Warning: our obsession with baby animals is unstoppable. Can you honestly blame us, though? We're already suckers for anything fuzzy and adorable, but when it comes in a tiny version, we're just sucked in automatically. Remember miniature puppies or itty bitty kittens? Our point exactly.

10 Birds With Unfortunate Haircuts

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:31:16 +0000

If you know anything about us here at TheFW, it's that we love any sort of furball, particularly those of the adorable variety. Tiny dogs, piglets in people clothes, you name it-- we're fans. There are also times when we sort of feel bad for our fellow animals. This is especially true when unfortunate haircuts are involved.

Clever Green Heron Knows How to Fish For His Lunch

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:13:13 +0000

For everyone who has ever thought that birds weren't as intelligent as cats or dogs, your mind will soon change! This clever Green Heron clearly shows signs of reasoning skills as he adapts his fishing techniques in order to obtain a good meal.

Talented Bird Whistles 'The Addams Family' Theme

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:55:13 +0000

We're about to make a bold prediction -- birds will soon surpass cats and dogs as the darlings of the internet. How do we know? Just watch this awesome video of a cockatiel whistling the theme from 'The Addams Family' and see for yourself.

Brave Bird Snuggles With Kittens

Dan Seitz — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:30:07 +0000

We should celebrate the Fourth by coming together, even with our enemies. This bird is way, way ahead of the curve on that score. The video, courtesy of user Gusev26, shows a parrot making friends with kittens. Amazingly, the kittens don’t try to eat the bird, although they’re obviously just a little befuddled by what [...]

Headbanging Cockatoo Rocks Out to AC/DC

Donald Deane — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:43:11 +0000

In this cute video, a cockatoo named Tonto shows his appreciation for classic rock by banging his head vigorously and shaking his tail feathers to AC/DC’s ‘You Shook me All Night Long.’ Hell’s bells, he’s got some moves! In fact, Tonto is so into the music that he sticks his head feathers out like a [...]

12 Awesome Birdhouses for Summer

Hannah Gutenplan — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:11:58 +0000

These aren’t just any everyday birdhouses. They’re fun, awesome and incredible creations. Take a look at some bird mansions, some fun hand-crafted pieces and even a R2-D2 house! John Looser used to work on houses for humans. Now though, after a debilitating car accident, he is working on houses for birds — or more accurately, [...]

Larry the Bird Will Teach You How to 'Dougie'

Kathy Landin — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:59:58 +0000

It’s all the rage, but it’s not easy to do. Well, it’s not easy to do while not looking like a complete idiot. But it can’t be impossible. If this bird can do it, so can you. Maybe he can teach you to 'Dougie.'

Fearless Ostrich Runs Wild Through the Streets of Saudi Arabia

Donald Deane — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:54:53 +0000

In Saudia Arabia, an eight-foot runaway ostrich recently snarled traffic, caused accidents and distracted drivers as it ran loose through the busy streets in the southern town of Abha. The animal even got knocked down by a truck at one point, but the mighty bird picked itself up and just kept going. Watch More News [...]

Sleeping Hummingbird Is Too Cute for Words

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:13:06 +0000

Hummingbirds are usually a whirlwind of activity. But, like any animal, they are a lot calmer when they sleep. Although this female Amethyst-throated Sunangel is certainly quite a snorer. The bird was being recorded as part of an experiment to see has much oxygen it was consuming as it slept. According to the scientist who was [...]

Awww! Golden Retriever Comforts Injured Bird

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:34:22 +0000

This empathetic golden retriever provides comfort to a bird who fell out of a tree. The 1-year-old pooch lays beside the wounded animal until it unfortunately passes away. [via Say OMG]

Chicken Decides to Get Behind the Wheel of a Car

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:18:35 +0000

Why did the chicken cross the road? Forget that, he drove down the highway. While we’re 99.9 percent positive that the bird is not actually driving this vehicle, we have to wonder, What is a chicken doing in a car anyway? [via Say OMG]

Dancing Cockatoo Loves Moving to All That Jazz

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:47:33 +0000

Rosie, the Goffin cockatoo, rhythmically dances to some cool jazz. Goffin’s are among the better talkers when it comes to the cockatoo, so for her video we expect her to be bebopping along, too. [via BuzzFeed]

Man Pulls a 'Fly Away Home' and Teaches Endangered Birds How to Fly

Vetstreet Editors — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:40:45 +0000

In 1941, a single dwindling flock of 15 whooping cranes remained in the entire world. But thanks to a novel conservation organization, Operation Migration, there are well over 500 of the still-endangered birds gliding through the skies.

It just took a little work to teach them how.

Cute Tiny Bird Is a Huge Bluegrass Fan [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:59:46 +0000

At a bluegrass festival in North Carolina, a tiny music-loving bird lands on the guitar of musician Josh Williams and refuses to budge. Not that we blame him. It’s the best seat in the house after all. Williams’ reaction is priceless. Instead of trying to dislodge the bird, he simply serenades it. Good thing this [...]

Flight of the Falconer and His Hawk Over Stunning Views [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:53:01 +0000

Most falconers don’t have the opportunity to take their pet hawks for a flight, but this presumed trainer isn’t like most falconers. He’s able to hang glide with his hawk as they both fly over a beautiful coastal scene. Check out the stunning video below. [via Fark]

Mischievous Parrot Knows You're Watching [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:45:46 +0000

While exploring a bathroom, one sneaky parrot attempts to hide from view underneath a towel. The camera zooms in to find out what kind of mischief the bird is up to, but the parrot knows it’s being watched. [via Say OMG]

Misguided Woodpecker Tries to Peck Hole in Radio Tower [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:24:27 +0000

We’d accuse this woodpecker of pecking up the wrong tree, but the problem is his target is actually the metal pole of a ham radio tower. The confused bird apparently kept trying for days. [via Say OMG]

Slow Motion Goose Attack [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:38:47 +0000

After being stared down by a rude human, this goose goes on the attack, and bites his tormentor square in the butt. Watch it all in glorious slow motion. [via Say OMG]

Thieving Male Penguin Violates Arctic Bro Code [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:19 +0000

To attract females, male penguins build nests out of pebbles that they painstakingly assemble. But instead of searching the Antarctic landscape for the perfect stones like the rest of his flock, this dubious penguin simply waits until one of his peers isn't looking and steals the pebbles from his nest.

While it's a real sleazeball move, it's also pretty funny to watch how easily the criminal penguin tricks his confused victim. Where's Batman when you need him?

Crazy Bird Crosses Busy Highway – and Survives! [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:25:51 +0000

Over the years people have offered up millions of possible explanations as to why the chicken chose to cross the road. Though there seems to be some consensus that it involves to a desire to get to the other side, this adrenaline-filled video of a similar bird (a duck, maybe?) crossing a crowded Panamanian highway presents a more concrete motive: Birds are freakin' daredevils!

Owl Enthusiast Hoots and Cradles Baby Owls [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:17:48 +0000

This fellow loosely cradles four baby owls in his arms and howls along with them. Watch below as this owl whisperer hoots along with his babies. [via Say OMG]

Turkey Attacks Wildly to Escape News Reporter [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:23:46 +0000

In this vintage clip, a turkey attacks a news anchor to escape his clutches and avoid a talk on inflation. The video below doesn’t really answer the question of why the bird was sitting in his lap in the first place. [via Say OMG]

Penguin Fights Wind in Pursuit of a Camera Case [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:43:30 +0000

This penguin really wants to get a closer look at a stray camera case, but the wind keeps blowing it away. Watch the flightless bird’s goofy battle with the elements below. [via Say OMG]

Birds' Romantic Moment Ruined by Their Kid [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:34:46 +0000

A Cockatiel couple are trying to do the deed until their baby bird, whom they share a cage with, breaks up the fun. [via Say OMG]

Wild Turkey Goes After Local News Reporter [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:04:59 +0000

Thanksgiving is still more than a month and a half away, but wild turkeys in the Arden area of Sacramento, CA seem to be on high alert for hungry humans.

After hearing numerous stories of rogue turkeys chasing after joggers, Sacramento News10 producer Duffy Kelly set off to investigate the claims herself and wound up with a vicious fowl hot on her tail. Well, maybe it wasn't all that harrowing, but there's no denying the wild and menacing look in that turkey's beady bird eyes.