
15 Fascinating Facts about Eastern Towhees
The Eastern Towhee is a small sparrow, slightly smaller than an American Robin. They can be found throughout much of east and central North America, ranging from as far North
The Eastern Towhee is a small sparrow, slightly smaller than an American Robin. They can be found throughout much of east and central North America, ranging from as far North
Despite its unassuming looks, the brown-headed cowbird is one unique bird. What it lacks in appearance, the brown-headed cowbird makes up for in ingenuity – they effectively take over the
Birds are dinosaurs. There, I said it. But, as I sit watching a flock of finches, it’s hard to see the resemblance. How could this bird, no larger than a
So why are we talking about the purple finch today? Well, halloween has come and gone. The holiday songs, however, have remained firmly in my brain. On occasion, I catch
Conquering the code to eternal life has been the goal of some. Billions of dollars have been invested in the quest for immortality. And yet, so many of us are
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“Are birds mammals?! Pfft, obviously they’re not mammals!” I can almost hear the scoff of disbelief. And, yes, you’d be correct. Birds are not mammals. But wait. Birds and mammals
Throughout the globe, there are approximately 11,000 species of bird, across 30 orders. Every species of bird eats a certain diet. And every species is adapted to that very diet. So
It’s 4am. The sun hasn’t even thought about breaching the horizon. But I’ve been awoken by an urgent desire that won’t pass. Nature calls. I can hear birdsong outside. The
Who said size matters? Well, not for the Downy Woodpecker at least. This woodpecker often gets confused for the Hairy Woodpecker, or the less common Red-cockaded Woodpecker, but in this
No, it’s not a bereaved widow. No, it doesn’t hang around the edges of graveyards. Contrary to belief, the mourning dove stems its name not from its behavior or appearance,