Feathered Facts

A Spotted Towhee standing on a rock.

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

A Gouldian Finch amongst leafy greenery.

Top 15 Most Colorful Birds in The World

It is in our nature to appreciate the diverse aesthetics in the world around us. And what better way to do that than enjoying nature’s most colorful birds? Next time

Featured image of grackle nose.

Can Birds Smell?

For many years, scientific literature claimed that birds couldn’t smell or didn’t rely on their sense of smell for any purpose. However, research over the past few decades has proven

Two Ostriches, a bird species that closely resembles the extinct dinosaurs.

Are Birds Dinosaurs?

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

A White-breasted Nuthatch on a snowy pillar.

Winter Birds to Attract to Your Backyard

When the land is covered in snow and the air is bitter cold, there’s something so soothing about watching the winter birds. They crowd on and beneath the feeder, and

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