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Emu in Australia Blog

Discover the National Bird of Australia

Australia has some of the most iconic animals like the kangaroo and koala bear. You may think all of Australia…

Jan 27, 2023
Flying Peregrine Falcon Blog

Discover the Fastest Animals in Pennsylvania

Despite its relatively small size, Pennsylvania has the fifth highest population of any U.S. state. Famous for both its historic…

Jan 27, 2023
Palmchat Blog

The Palmchat: National Bird of The Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea. It occupies two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola with…

Jan 27, 2023
A White-banded Mockingbird, Mimus triuris, displays its wings while feeding on berries. Animals

Mockingbird

There are 16 to 17 different species of mockingbirds, including the Northern Mockingbird, which lives in the United States, southern…

Jan 27, 2023
racing pigeon Blog

Discover All Types of Messenger Birds

Before the use of modern communication devices like phones and computers, people sent physical hand-written messages. And sometimes, when it…

Jan 27, 2023
Red kite flying in blue sky over Germany Blog

5 Soaring Types of Kite Birds

Kites are birds of prey from the Accipitridae family, which includes hawks, eagles, and buzzards. Researchers have divided kites into…

Jan 27, 2023
baya weaver nest Blog

Different Types of Bird Nests With Pictures

Like humans, birds take time to pick out a safe, comfortable bed for their babies. They construct nests in different…

Jan 27, 2023
Blue Jay on Eastern Redbud, side view Blog

Discover All 4 Types of Blue Jay Birds (With Pictures)

Blue jays are passerines from the Corvidae family and are native to the eastern half of the United States. They…

Jan 26, 2023
bald eagle claw Blog

5 Types of Bird Claws

Bird claws are diverse and vary between different species. Their role is essential for a bird’s survival, lending to more…

Jan 26, 2023
Best farm animals Blog

7 Types of Poultry Birds

Whether it’s a Thanksgiving turkey, scrambled eggs for breakfast, or a roast chicken for Sunday dinner, humans use poultry for…

Jan 25, 2023
Resplendent quetzal Blog

Resplendent Quetzal: National Bird of Guatemala

Guatemala is a Central American country with a coast on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The landscape…

Jan 25, 2023
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Types of Fowl Birds

The word “fowl” was once used to describe any bird species, but today the term is more specific. It describes…

Jan 25, 2023
Hyacinth Macaw flying Blog

5 Best Types of Exotic Pet Birds

Bird owners understand the unique bonds that people can share with birds. Birds are intelligent, sociable, and live for many…

Jan 25, 2023
Blackburnian Warbler Animals

Blackburnian Warbler

North America's only orange-throated songbird carries a name tied to an English botanist who never set foot in the Americas,…

Jan 24, 2023
a goldfinches lower frame right, looking left, perched on a small branch. The bird is yellow, with black andd gray wings. The top of the bird's head is black and its beak is orange, Indistinct light green background. T Animals

Finch

DNA testing blew apart centuries of bird classification, revealing that some colorful little seed-crackers long grouped as finches share no…

Jan 24, 2023
Types of Crane birds - Sarus Crane Blog

Discover The National Bird of Vietnam

Vietnam is a country in southeast Asia along the South China Sea. To the west is Cambodia and Laos and…

Jan 24, 2023
The Eurasian Hoopoe or Common hoopoe (Upupa epops) bird chicks prepares to fly out of the hole-nest Blog

The Hoopoe: National Bird of Israel

Israel is a Middle Eastern country located between Egypt and Jordan. The Mediterranean Sea is to the west and the…

Jan 23, 2023
Eagle with wings outstretched flies in with sunset background Blog

Discover The National Bird of Russia

Russia spreads across northern Asia and Europe with an area of 6.6 million square miles. The northernmost ban of Russia…

Jan 23, 2023
MacGillivray's Warbler, Geothlypis tolmiei, singing on a branch. Animals

MacGillivray’s Warbler

Two nearly identical warblers, a naming dispute between rival ornithologists, and a compromise that satisfied no one: the story behind…

Jan 23, 2023
Highest Flying Birds-Andean Condor Blog

Discover the National Bird of Colombia

Colombia is a country in northwest South America with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The…

Jan 23, 2023
Largest Falcon - Gyrfalcon Blog

The Gyrfalcon: National Bird of Iceland

Iceland is an island country located between Greenland and Norway. It is surrounded by the northern Atlantic Ocean and Norwegian…

Jan 23, 2023
Highest Flying Birds-Andean Condor Blog

The Andean Condor: National Bird of Bolivia

Bolivia borders Peru, Brazil, Paraguay and Chile in western South America. The Andes Mountains run through western Bolivia, with the…

Jan 23, 2023
A Great Potoo is perching on a big branch at night with a black background looking towards the camera Blog

Not Just Owls, Discover 7 Other Types of Night Birds

The hoot of an owl in the dead of night is a common sound around the world. Owls are often…

Jan 23, 2023
Turquoise-browed motmot - Eumomota superciliosa also Torogoz, colourful tropical bird Momotidae with long tail, Central America from south-east Mexico to Costa Rica. Colourful bird on the branch. Blog

Discover The National Bird of Nicaragua

Nicaragua is a country in Central America located about halfway between Mexico and South America. Just to the north is…

Jan 22, 2023
Snow geese taking off at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Blog

Where Do Geese Go in the Winter?

No doubt at some point in your life, you’ve seen a gaggle of geese flying overhead in their distinctive “V-shaped”…

Jan 22, 2023
Male Purple Finch perched on a feeder with a green background Blog

Discover 11 Types of Wild Birds

Wild birds are defined as any bird other than poultry and caged birds. They are typically the birds that sing…

Jan 21, 2023
northern mockingbird Blog

Birdwatcher’s Guide to Houston: 10 Common Birds and Their Habitats

Houston lies on the Gulf Coastal Plain only 55 feet above sea level. The city was built on marshes, forests,…

Jan 21, 2023
Calypte anna Blog

11 Types Of Beautiful Hummingbirds

From a bird that weighs less than a dime to one with tail feathers that dwarf its own body, the…

Jan 21, 2023
Little owl (Athene noctua) Blog

Discover The National Bird of Greece

Greece has some of the richest history and national pride. Ancient Greek civilizations paved the way for the country of…

Jan 20, 2023
Flamingo close-up Blog

Discover the National Bird of The Bahamas

The Bahamas is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is sometimes referred to as the Islands of the…

Jan 20, 2023
group of baby swan cygnets Blog

The Mute Swan: National Bird of Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe. The country is mostly surrounded by water with the exception of the…

Jan 20, 2023
Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) Blog

Turquoise-Browed Motmot: The National Bird of El Salvador

El Salvador is a Central American country with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Honduras is along the northeast border…

Jan 20, 2023
chukar Blog

The Chukar: National Bird of Pakistan

Pakistan is a country in southern Asia with a coastline along the Arabian Sea. Northeast Pakistan is mountainous including the…

Jan 20, 2023
Mournimg Warbler, Geothlypis philadelphia, singing on a branch. Animals

Mourning Warbler

The Mourning Warbler is a member of the Parulidae family of New World or wood warblers. It breeds primarily in…

Jan 20, 2023
Most Expensive Birds-Toucan Blog

The Keel Billed Toucan: National Bird of Belize

Belize is a beautiful country on the eastern coast of Central America. As a country with both a coast along…

Jan 20, 2023
Green Pheasant in a Field - National Bird of Japan Blog

The Green Pheasant: National Bird of Japan

Japan has a rich history of using animals in its folk tales and legends. There are several animals and birds…

Jan 19, 2023
Male And Female Pair of Andean Cocks of The Rock Tropical Birds Blog

Andean Cock-Of-The-Rock: National Bird of Peru

Peru has the second most bird species, second to Columbia, with 1,861 different species. Columbia has 1,884, and third place…

Jan 19, 2023
violet Turaco bird Blog

Turaco: The National Bird of Switzerland?

Switzerland is known for the Swiss Alps and the peaceful temperament of the country. There are many symbols that represent…

Jan 18, 2023
swallow-tailed hummingbird Blog

The Doctor Bird: National Bird of Jamaica

More than 300 species of birds call Jamaica, a small island with lush rainforests and white sandy beaches in the…

Jan 17, 2023
Gallic Rooster Blog

The Gallic Rooster: Discover the National Bird of France

France has a rich history with iconic landmarks and familiar national symbols. Located in the heart of Europe, France has…

Jan 17, 2023
Indian Male Peacock Blog

Indian Peacock: The National Bird of India

India is a country with a rich history and respected culture. The landscape is varied from the Himalayan Mountains to…

Jan 17, 2023
sun parakeet Blog

12 Colorful Types of Rainforest Birds

As the oldest living ecosystems, rainforests have existed for millions of years. Their moisture-dependent vegetation attracts many unique and colorful…

Jan 15, 2023
western meadowlark Blog

10 Types of Singing Birds

Songbirds sing unique and complex tunes for several reasons, including to attract a mate, defend their territory, or strengthen their…

Jan 15, 2023
Male Purple Finch perched on a feeder with a green background Blog

12 Types of Finch Birds with Pictures

Finches are small to medium-sized birds with conical bills and colorful plumage. They inhabit a wide range of habitats and…

Jan 15, 2023
tundra swan Blog

9 Must-See Birds in Sacramento

As a state capitol, Sacramento has everything you want in an important city: historic regions from the Gold Rush era,…

Jan 15, 2023
ruffed grouse Blog

9 Must-See Birds In Massachusetts

Massachusetts is one of the smallest states in the country but still contains over 300 bird species. Many are common,…

Jan 14, 2023
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) perched on a branch. The bird has a cap of deep blue feathers on its head. Blog

Discover 9 Blue Birds in Missouri

Besides Midwest barbecue and the agricultural industry, Missouri is known for its gorgeous state parks and assorted ecoregions: upland prairies,…

Jan 14, 2023
A Barn Swallow sits on a clump of clay and holds in its beak a straw found for the construction of a nest. Blog

Discover 10 Blue Birds in Massachusetts

Home of Fenway Park and one of the original colonies, Massachusetts is a well-known and well-loved state in the Northeast.…

Jan 13, 2023
Puerto Rico Spindalis Blog

Puerto Rico Spindalis: Official Bird of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States that is located southeast of Florida. The Dominican Republic and Haiti…

Jan 13, 2023
Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis). Blog

Discover the Magpie Robin: The National Bird of Bangladesh

Bangladesh, just east of India, is a country with diverse habitats accommodating hundreds of species of birds. So how does…

Jan 13, 2023
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