Aliyu and Birds

16/05/2026

Falcon ❤️

07/02/2026

06/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Northern Red Bishop❤️

03/09/2025

If you don't fail you're not even trying!

01/06/2025

With Aliyu Mustapha – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 12 months in a row. 🎉

07/05/2025

Adorable common waxbills ❤🤎

28/10/2024

23/10/2024

Did you know that Goldfinches are actually better at learning songs from MP3 players compared to the birds we train here in Nigeria, like Yellow-fronted Canaries and White-rumped Seedeaters? Goldfinches have a natural ability to pick up more tunes and can mimic a wider range of sounds. They also learn faster and with more variety than the birds we're used to. So if you ever tried training a Goldfinch, you'd be amazed at how many songs it could learn!

Sadly they're not in Nigeria 😔

The Goldfinch is a small, colorful bird known for its bright red face, black-and-white head, and vibrant yellow wing patches. It has a melodic, cheerful song and often flies in a distinctive, undulating pattern. Goldfinches are seed-eaters, particularly fond of thistle and dandelion seeds, and can be spotted in gardens, woodlands, and open countryside. Their social nature makes them easy to observe in small flocks, and they are often seen hanging upside down while feeding.