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A Canada Jay sat on a snowy pine tree.

Canada Jay: The Bird That Nests in the Cold

It’s February, and that means winter is very much here in the Northern Hemisphere. And, if you’re a Canada jay, winter also marks the busiest time of the year. For

Wilson's Warbler

15 Common Warblers and How to Identify Them

An Introduction to Warblers First of all, how do you know you’ve spotted a warbler? There’s huge variety in the color and shape of warblers in North America, but we

A Black-and-white Warbler

Black & White Birds in North America

When people seek out beautiful birds, they’re often drawn to the most colorful ones. Yet, beauty is about so much more than just colors. There are a lot of stunning

A Carolina Wren perched on a branch.

The 11 Species of Wren in North America

Globally, over eighty species of wrens exist. 11 of these species reside in North America. Some species are more common than others. This is a complete guide to every species

A close-up image of a brown-headed cowbird.

The Brown-headed Cowbird

Despite its unassuming looks, the brown-headed cowbird is one unique bird.  What it lacks in appearance, the brown-headed cowbird makes up for in ingenuity – they effectively take over the

A Grackle with a nut in its beak.

Common Grackle: 12 Most Surprising Facts

The Common Grackle is commonly misconceived as a nuisance species, but we believe this bird is simply misunderstood. Common Grackles are large, noisy birds. However, we don’t think this makes

North America's "Snowbird" Junco in snowy weather.

Dark-eyed Junco: The “Snowbird” of Winter

In the winter, it’s common to see the Dark-eyed Junco hopping and pecking about under a feeder. They’ll arrive in medium-sized flocks, and cover the snow with their little tracks. 

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