Acorn woodpeckers live in western Oregon and California, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico, and western parts of Texas. They are often found in oak woodlands but can be spotted in other types of...
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There are hundreds of birds with common names starting with the letter B. In fact, with terms like “black”, “blue”, “bold”, and “banded”, there are almost more birds that start with a...
The strikingly blue indigo bunting is an abundant songbird that is a sight to behold and wonder to hear. Males are the only ones to sing, and they each have a unique song. Males also share a...
The painted bunting is one of the most colorful birds native to North America. It has distinct patches of red, blue, and green all over its body along with dark wings. But the U.S. has plenty of...
The violet-crowned hummingbird is unlike other hummingbirds often seen in the United States. With a glittering violet crown, a brilliant white underbelly, and a missing colorful throat patch, they...
North American raptors don’t typically travel in flocks, but the broad-winged hawk is not your typical bird. This small bird of prey is one of the continent’s most common hawks. It is often...