Hummingbird Facts
Discover 5 Colors That Hummingbirds Are Attracted To
Hummingbirds are small birds that love eating nectar. Since they have a poor sense of smell, hummingbirds rely on their eyes…
Hummingbird Facts
Bird Facts
10 Types of Small Birds With Pictures
Do you see a small bird in your backyard but are not sure of the species? Can you tell the…
Bird Facts
Discover 8 Blue Birds in Ohio
Blue birds are hiding a remarkable optical trick inside every feather, and spotting them across Ohio means knowing exactly where…
Bird Facts
8 Most Common Types Of Birds In Florida
With its forests, prairies, and everglades, Florida is one of the most biodiverse states in the country. Over 500 bird…
Animal Lists
The Complete List of All 50 Official US State Birds (With Pictures!)
Every state of the United States has named at least one official state bird, along with Washington, D.C., and three…
Bird Facts
12 Types of Heron Birds
Herons are graceful aquatic birds that live across North America. They are thrilling to watch in their wetland habitats as…
Hawk Facts
That Movie “Bald Eagle” Screech? It’s One of Georgia’s 6 Hawks
Georgia's skies hide some surprisingly secretive hunters, and one of its resident hawks has a Hollywood career you'd never guess…
Hawk Facts
The 6 Hawks That Nest in Virginia and How to Spot Each One
Virginia's diverse landscapes shelter some surprisingly fierce aerial predators, and knowing how to tell them apart can transform an ordinary…
Macaw Facts
Macaw Lifespan: How Long Do Macaws Live?
Macaws are one of the most colorful and beautiful birds in South America, but how long do macaws live? Macaws…
Crow Facts
Do Crows Make Good Pets? You Would Bore This Bird
Crows are smart and playful birds, but do crows make good pets? For most people, the answer is no. Why?…
Bird Facts
Birds That Spend Their Winters in Wisconsin
In the cold months, Wisconsin is not just about football and outdoor sportsmanship. Nature is alive and well to be…
Birds
Birds That Build The Largest Nests (The Bald Eagle Tops the List!)
Bird nests can look like many different things: scrapes in the soil, rocky ledges, and old woodpecker holes in dead…
Bald Eagle Facts
The 7 Best Places and Times to See Bald Eagles in Michigan
Bald eagles used to be an endangered species but have since made a partial recovery. There are approximately 900 pairs…
Animals
Tufted Titmouse
This small, crested songbird has quietly expanded its territory across North America by exploiting a very human habit, and its…
Hummingbird Facts
Discover What Really Happens to Hummingbirds If They Stop Flying
You’ve seen hummingbirds flit rapidly from flower to flower, their wings a vibrant blur, but have you ever seen one…
Bald Eagle Facts
From Under 1,000 to 316,700, the Bald Eagle’s Comeback by State
Once teetering near total collapse with fewer than 1,000 birds left in the wild, the bald eagle has staged one…
Hummingbird Facts
18 Places You Should Avoid Hanging a Hummingbird Feeder
Hanging hummingbird feeders is a great way to attract these pleasant pollinators to your garden and delight in their agile…
Hummingbird Facts
This Tiny Bird Burns Energy So Fast It Would Need 50,000 Calories a Day If It Were Human
Hummingbirds are very fast animals. Their wings beat 80 times per second, and their hearts beat up to 1,260 beats…
Chicken Facts
21 Chicken Breeds That Lay White Eggs
If you’ve never had farm fresh eggs, you might not know that they come in an assortment of colors. Chickens…
Chicken Facts
28 White Chicken Breeds, and One Sparked a Royal Craze
Snow-white feathers appear across breeds from ancient Indian fighters to palace-dwelling Ottoman favorites, and each one carries a story far…
Chicken Facts
10 Chicken Breeds That Lay Speckled Eggs
Chickens lay eggs in so many colors, from chalky white to dark chocolate brown. They lay blue, green, pink, and…
Chicken Facts
Discover 11 Amazing Blue Chicken Breeds
The blue gene in chickens produces something far stranger and more spectacular than most people expect, and the results stretch…
Bird Facts
Discover 7 Smells That Birds Absolutely Hate And Keep Them Away
It’s uncommon to consider birds as pests. Yet, certain bird species infestations can be hazardous to human beings and the…
Bird Facts
16 Yellow Birds of North America You Should Know
From a bird that shares its name with a city where it never breeds to a species secretly hiding in…
Animals
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
With its rosy breast and bone-crushing beak, this striking songbird hides a few surprises, including a 2020 discovery that shook…
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Do Bluebirds Enjoy Bird Baths? 6 Ways to Create the Perfect Setup
If you yearn to lure the pretty bluebird to your backyard this season, one of the best methods to attract…
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Do Hummingbirds Like Zinnias? Growing Tips + 8 Other Flowers Hummingbirds Love
While many gardeners adore animals like butterflies, rabbits, and deer, hummingbirds in particular have captured the hearts of many. Although…
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7 Effective and Natural Ways to Keep Bees Away From Your Hummingbird Feeder
While both hummingbirds and bees are valuable backyard companions to keep around, they don’t always get along. Your hummingbird feeder…
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The Top 6 Reasons Hummingbirds Suddenly Disappeared From Your Yard
Hummingbirds are one of the most wonderful parts of the spring and summer. They are almost universally adored by people…
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Hummingbirds In Illinois: 7 Types and the Plants They Love
Among all birds, few are as delicate and mysterious as hummingbirds. These creatures are tiny but mighty, and many complete…
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Discover When Hummingbirds Return to Nevada (and Where They’ve Been)
Some of the first signs of spring are temperatures rising, flowers blooming, and birds returning north after spending the winter…
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Where Do Red-Tailed Hawks Live?
The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is one of the most common hawks in North America. In the off chance you’ve…
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Are Crows Bad Luck? 5 Myths About Crows, Debunked
Do you hear ominous music in the background when you see a crow? It makes sense: the crow’s call is…
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Are Canada Geese Protected?
There are approximately 3.34 million Canada geese in the United States. This is about half the world’s population, estimated to…
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Discover When Hummingbirds Are Set to Emerge in Kentucky
Did you know Kentucky only has one truly native hummingbird species? That’s right, only the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) calls…
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Discover When Hummingbirds Are Set to Emerge in Mississippi (and Where They’ve Been)
Flowers blossoming, insects emerging, and birds returning north are among the first signs of spring. One of these birds is…
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Meet the Piping Plover, the Struggling Shorebird of the Plains
The Piping Plover, Charadrius melodus, lives in North America. It exists primarily in three distinct breeding populations. The U.S. Fish…
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Where Do Sandhill Cranes Nest?
Learn more about sandhill cranes, their nesting behavior, and where to see their stunning migration and nests.
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This Is When Hummingbirds Are Set to Emerge in Florida
Florida offers a healthy and humid environment for 3 species of hummingbirds – black-chinned hummingbirds, rufous hummingbirds, and the ruby-throated…
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Discover the Rarest Bird That Calls Ohio Home
For some, the hobby of bird watching never crosses their mind while others are utterly devoted to it. No matter…
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The 30 Most Biodiverse Countries in the World
If you’re looking for diverse flora and fauna, these biodiverse countries should top your list. Biodiversity is the measure of…
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Discover When Hummingbirds Return to California
Hummingbirds, the jewels of the sky, excite the senses of the people who see them. When can residents of California…
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The Role and Legacy of Carrier Pigeons in Rescue and Communication
In today’s modern world, communication is instantaneous. All you need to do is pick up a phone and immediately you…
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Baby Crow: 6 Pictures and 6 Amazing Facts
The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large, shiny black corvid species native to North America. It is one of…
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Discover the Snowy Plover, Tiny Shorebird of the Salt Flats
Nearly half of the Snowy Plover population in North America breeds in a limited range on the salt plains of…
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Discover How Long Hummingbirds Can Go Without Food
Some of you might be familiar with the rule of three. Typically, humans can go three minutes without oxygen, three…
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Discover When Hummingbirds Will Return to Texas (and Where They’ve Been)
As the warmth of spring returns to the Texas landscape, its flowering gardens can’t be far behind. When the blooms…
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The Complete List of the 9 3-Letter Birds
There are over 11,000 living species of birds (Aves) around the world, but only a handful of these are known…
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Puffins in Maine: Where. When, and How to See Them
Puffins are beautiful creatures. These black and white birds may look like penguins, but they are not penguins at all.…
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Discover the American Coot, the Bird that Looks Like a Duck, but Isn’t
There may be no other bird as unappreciated by birdwatchers as the American Coot. Among waterfowl, this much maligned bird…