Bird Behaviors

A Bee Eater bird catching a bee.

What Do Birds Eat?

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

Do Birds Pee?

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

A Steller's Jay Perching

The Splendid Steller’s Jay

We could call this bird “stellar”, but that would be a bit too easy. Instead, let’s give this Jay the introduction it really deserves.  Everybody meet the splendid Steller’s Jay,

A Singing Cardinal Featured Image

The Unique Sounds of Cardinals

While most people can identify a cardinal by looks, not everyone is familiar with the sounds of cardinals. Cardinals are recognizable birds because the males have bold red feathers. Yet,

Northern Cardinal Pair

Northern Cardinal Nesting Behaviors Explained

Northern cardinals: known in part for their aggression during breeding season, and loved by many regardless. The male has distinctive red plumage and a notable crest. The female is less

Blue Jays

Nesting Behaviors of Blue Jays in North America

Blue jays are a birdwatcher’s joy, often topping their list of desired sightings. Although similar in appearance to other blue-colored jays like the Steller’s, Pinyon and Mexican jay, blue jays

American Goldfinch Male

Nesting Behaviors of the American Goldfinch

Despite its unassuming size, the American goldfinch is unique. There are two other species of goldfinch, the Lesser goldfinch and the Lawrence’s goldfinch, but the American goldfinch has distinctive traits

Do Cardinal Birds Mate For Life? 

The Northern Cardinal is perhaps the most well-known and well-loved bird in the central and eastern United States. With their bright red plumage, male Northern Cardinals are easy to spot

The Magnificent Nest of a Hummingbird

The Hummingbird Nest: Nature’s Tiny Wonder

What is tiny, incredibly intricate, and often overlooked? You might think of snowflakes, microscopic plankton or spider webs. Actually, the answer here lies in the nest of a hummingbird. These

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