Why it's awesome: The Pesquet's parrot is more famously known as the Dracula parrot — and with its mix of jet-black and blood-red feathers, it's easy to see why. They also sound terrifying, as their ...

Hertfordshire: Everything was quiet apart from a screeching red kite. Maybe it thought I was a threat on my bike As I cycled up the narrow country lane, I stopped when I heard an almighty piercing ...

If you’ve ever been up before sunrise, whether for an early flight, a camping trip, or just a bout of insomnia, then you’ve probably heard it: a lone bird piercing the silence when everything else is ...