Bird Guides

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Yellow Birds: Which Have You Spotted?

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

A Hammond's Flycatcher

A Guide to Flycatchers in North America 

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.

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,

Downy Woodpecker Featured Image

The Downy Woodpecker: Tiny, but Mighty

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

Female House Finch Featured Image

Guide to Identifying Male and Female House Finches

Initially desert dwellers situated in the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico, house finches are now prolific nationwide. The populations grew naturally in the West, but they owe their habitation in the

A Pair of Mourning Doves

The Mourning Dove: How it Looks & Sounds

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,

A Chihuahuan Raven

A Guide to the Corvidae of North America

The Corvidae family includes some of the most intelligent birds on the planet. Common birds such as the American Crow, Common Raven, and Blue Jay belong to this fascinating family. 

Chimney Swifts: What You Should Know

Birds nest in trees, nest boxes, bushes, or even on the ground. Yet, chimney swifts don’t follow the norm. As the name implies, these birds seek out chimneys for nesting,

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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,

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