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A gyrfalcon, the fastest falcon in the Arctic Tundra, flying above green tree tops.

Top 15 FASTEST Birds in the World

Have you ever seen a bird of prey fold its wings and dive toward the ground at an astonishing speed? How about a seabird effortlessly soaring on harsh winds above

A Brewer's blackbird standing on top of a rock in a grassy landscape.

15 Types of Black Bird in North America

A black bird can easily blend into the night sky, making them trickier to spot than other birds. Yet, their feathers are sleek and intense, which is why they’re a

A brown thrasher singing from a perch.

The Brown Thrasher: How it Looks & Sounds

Is the Brown Thrasher colorful? No. Are they easy to spot? Not so much.  Do they have one of the largest musical repertoires in the bird world? Absolutely.  The Brown

A Hooded Oriole on top of a metal fence.

The 10 Species of Oriole in North America

Orioles are some of the brightest and most tropical-looking birds in North America. With their bright orange to yellow feathers and striking black facial features, they are hard to mistake.

A blue grosbeak perched on a leafy branch.

15 Types of Blue Birds in North America

The color blue is extremely rare in nature, making it more mesmerizing than it already is. A few flowers and birds are blue, but beyond that, we don’t see much

A huge group of migrating martins flying above the trees as the sun sets.

Purple Martin Migration Patterns Explained

As summer draws to an end, Purple Martins are preparing to start a long migration ahead.  Capable of travelling thousands of miles, these are resilient little birds.  This article explores

The colourful Violet-Green Swallow stretching its wings from its perch on a thin branch.

8 Species of Swallow Found in North America

Swallows are incredible acrobats in flight. With their impressive swoops and dives, they catch the eye and make you want to follow their adventures through the sky.  But with their

A Townsend's solitaire sat on a thick branch.

20 Gray Birds in North America You Might See

There are at least seventy-four different gray-colored bird species in North America. The list of gray birds in North America ranges from tiny acrobatic flycatchers to large and ominous raptors.

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