With their striking blue plumage, male Indigo Buntings are a summer favorite amongst birders. They delight the air with their songs, sitting proudly on their perches. Whether you spot an
Buntings are beautiful, small birds found throughout North America. They include a variety of species, from the well-known Indigo Bunting to the breathtakingly stunning Painted Bunting to the rare and
Judging by the name, you can probably guess what a red-winged blackbird looks like. Yet, your first instinct might not be right for both males and females. Only adult males
Imagine it’s a peaceful Sunday morning. You have a hot cup of coffee or tea, and you’re looking out your window at your bird feeder. You’re delighted by all the
Have you spotted a yellow and black bird at your backyard bird feeder? We’re not surprised. Yellow and black birds are common in the United States! Numerous species have this
The brightest color nearby often catches everyone’s attention, and nothing beats a bold, cheery yellow. Birds can come in nearly any color imaginable, but yellow is by far the most
Flycatchers are some of the hardest birds to identify. With many of them looking remarkably similar, finding the differences between the species to tell them apart can be near impossible.
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,
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
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