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King Quail
King quail (Synoicus chinensis) are small “true quail” native to Asia and Australia. They inhabit shrublands, grasslands, and swamps and…
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Osprey
The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a large raptor inhabiting every continent except Antarctica. They live near bodies of water abundant…
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Wryneck
The wryneck is an unusual bird from the woodpecker family. It has an impressive range throughout three continents, including Africa,…
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Eastern Turkey (Wild Turkey)
The eastern turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) is a large upland ground bird native to North America. It inhabits hardwood forests…
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Brown Headed Cowbird
The brown-headed cowbird is a stumpy blackbird with a peculiar way of parenting. The species accepts no responsibility for raising…
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Yokohama Chicken
The ornamental Yokohama chicken was originally bred from Japanese long-tailed chickens that were exported from the Yokohama port in Japan…
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Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is a woodpecker species native to eastern Alaska, Canada, and the northeastern United States. They take their…
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Redstart
The redstart is a perching bird formerly thought to be part of the thrush family. However, now they are known…
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Warbler
Warblers are a group of birds also known as perching birds, which means they have feet adapted for perching on…
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Anna’s Hummingbird
Anna’s Hummingbird is one of three species that are permanent residents of Canada and the United States. They are considered…
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Red-Bellied Woodpecker
With its barbed tongue, nest-stealing habits, and a red belly that is almost impossible to spot in the wild, this…
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Rufous Hummingbird
The rufous hummingbird is a vibrant, migratory species known for its territorial behavior and remarkable migration patterns, spanning vast distances…
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Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
The Ruby-Crowned Kinglet is one of the smallest songbirds found in North America. The males have a red patch on…
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Dark-Eyed Junco
The Dark-Eyed Junco is a species of New World sparrow most notable for its bright white outer tail feathers that…
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Towhee
Towhees are a group of songbirds containing nine different species. They belong to the family Passerellidae, also referred to as…
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Cardinals
The cardinal is a family of medium- and large-sized songbirds endemic to North and South America. They inhabit many habitats,…
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Phoenix Chicken
The Phoenix chicken is a descendant of the Japanese Onagadori chicken, which has tail feathers up to 27 feet long!…
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Evening Grosbeak
The evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) is a large, heavyset bird with a thick conical bill native to North America. It…
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Golden Eagle
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) lives in the northern hemisphere across four continents. It inhabits semi-open areas with rocky ledges…
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Costa’s Hummingbird
While they occupy a small region, Costa’s Hummingbirds are a common sight for the people who live there. They even…
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How To Draw A Turkey in 6 Easy Steps
While I love kids’ turkey crafts and art projects, I decided that, rather than contribute to the copious number of…
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Marylands 9 Best Bird Watching Spots this Summer
Marylanders adore the state’s wild birds. More than 450 species have been counted nationwide, and they can brag of a…
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Do Hawks Hunt At Night?
Hawks are some of the most ubiquitous birds in the world. They’re found on every continent except Antarctica and go…
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Kagu
Kagus are endemic to the main island of New Caledonia. They are the only living species in their family, and…
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Eurasian Bullfinch
Even though Eurasian bullfinches are brightly colored, they are not easy birds to spot. They prefer to avoid exposure, sticking…
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Vermont’s 8 Best Birdwatching Spots This Summer
Vermont may be the 6th smallest state in the United States, but it’s known for its abundance of green forested…
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Ohio’s 10 Best Bird Watching Spots This Summer
Ohio is filled with different habitats like forests, prairies, wetlands, marshes, and fields. With such a wide variety of habitats,…
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Indiana’s 5 Best Bird Watching Spots This Summer!
There are plenty of reasons why someone would want to visit the great state of Indiana, and one of those…
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Turkey Vulture
The Turkey Vulture is also known in North America as the Turkey Buzzard, or sometimes just Buzzard. It is found from…
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Minnesota’s 10 Best Bird-Watching Spots This Summer
The abundance of warm, bright days during this particular time of year is heightened by the sights, sounds, and movements…
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The Best Places for Bird Watching in Wyoming
Wyoming may be the least densely populated state in the U.S., but the Cowboy State ranks among the top ten…
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Washington’s 10 Best Bird Watching Spots This Summer
Washington, which has around 500 species listed on the state inventory, is hard to surpass when it comes to habitat…
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Western Tanager
The western tanager is native to the Americas, wintering in Mexico and Central America before migrating to the Western United…
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Pine Siskin
Pine siskins are common birds often mistaken for sparrows or finches because their distinctive features are not as obvious as…
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Goldcrest
The goldcrest is a tiny bird and the smallest in the United Kingdom, measuring 3.4 inches and only weighing 0.19…
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Muscovy Duck
The Muscovy duck is easily recognized by its bright red fleshy skin (caruncle) surrounding its eyes. This curious-looking bird originally…
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10 Essential Facts About Robins
Over 120 bird species have “robin” in their names. This doesn’t mean they’re related to American robins or somewhat similar.…
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Hepatic Tanager (Red Tanager)
If you ever find yourself hiking through pine forests in the Southwestern mountains, listen for the pleasant whistling melodies of…
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Partridge
The partridge is a ground-dwelling bird with over 40 species from 14 genera. They are game birds, often hunted for…
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Northern Potoo
It forages rotten branches for beetle larvae. The northern potoo, like other potoo birds, is a strange creature native to…
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Skua
The skua is a top avian predator with a reputation for being a bird bully. These birds are long-distance migrants…
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Nevada’s Best Birdwatching Spots
Nevada is a high-diversity birding destination with over 490 species recorded in the state. A crucial stopover on the Pacific…
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Utah’s 8 Best Bird Watching Spots This Summer
Utah is home to a vast array of wildlife and natural landscapes, including 3 national wildlife refuges, 13 national parks,…
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Sedge Warbler
The sedge warbler is a medium-sized bird with complex songs and interesting mating behavior. They have an extensive range that…
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Scarlet Tanager
The scarlet tanager inhabits mature forests high in the canopy. Look for their contrasting black and red colors as they…
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Summer Tanager
You can spot the summer tanager in the United States during the warm months before it heads to its tropical…
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Discover Iowa’s Top Locations for Bird Watching
Bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River to the west, Iowa is an important stopover…
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Delaware’s Top Hotspots for Bird Lovers
Delaware’s location along the Atlantic coast makes it a prime location for many migratory waterbirds and shorebirds. The state is…
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Pink-Necked Green Pigeon
The pink-necked green pigeon is a brightly colored bird found in Southeast Asian forests and mangroves. Its brilliant coloring acts…
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Discover Oklahoma’s Best Birding Locations
Oklahoma’s diverse bird habitats range from vast tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies in the west and center to dense deciduous and pine forests in the…