The pyrrhuloxia is an interesting bird that is often mistaken as a discolored northern cardinal. This gray and red highlighted-feathered bird has a wispy head crest and parrot-like bill. While...
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Red-tailed hawks are one of the most common raptors in North America, and can be found from coast to coast and as far north as Alaska. Living in any landscape from mountains to prairies to...
Mockingbirds are known for their beautiful, varied, and mocking sounds and songs. The northern mockingbird is the only one of its species native to the United States. They are popular amongst...
The paradise tanager is as beautiful as its name suggests. It’s a tropical bird with feathers in blue, red, green, and deep black. There’s more to the paradise tanager than meets the eye,...
The great spotted woodpecker is the jackhammer of woodlands and parks. This black and white bird has a durable beak that is ideal for hammering away at trees as it searches for food, drills a new...
Pileated woodpeckers are some of the most fascinating birds native to North America. Large and colorful, with distinctive markings and sounds, count yourself lucky if you see one of these...