12 Surprising Facts about the Scarlet Tanager
Scarlet-red bodies with jet-black wings and tail makes the scarlet tanager one of the most striking songbirds in North America. But blink, and you might miss them. For starters, only
Found in North America, there are three known species of bluebird; the Eastern Bluebird, the Western Bluebird and the Mountain Bluebird. Living up to their name, bluebirds are, well, blue.
Scarlet-red bodies with jet-black wings and tail makes the scarlet tanager one of the most striking songbirds in North America. But blink, and you might miss them. For starters, only
When most people think of bird nests, they imagine a pile of sticks shaped like a small cup. Many nests have that classic structure, but it’s not the case for
Bird nests come in all shapes and sizes. Few, however, are as remarkable as the oriole nest. Orioles are known for their hanging, sock-like nests. Of course, not all oriole
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Curious and brave, chickadees are among the easiest birds to spot on a hike and among the first to visit a backyard feeder. No matter how many times you cross
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
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
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
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Some of my fondest childhood memories were going to a nearby lake with my dad and feeding the ducks and geese bread. On one occasion, a duck was so enthralled
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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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
It’s an age-old argument. Do animals have a consciousness? In other words, are they intelligent, and how does that compare to us? Typically, when we ask this question, we refer
It may come as a surprise to some, but yes, birds do sleep. Sleep is essential when it comes to avian cognitive development, including early development, in birds. But how
Whether you’re strolling through the garden or exploring the outdoors, you will notice how every bird song sounds a little bit different. From the croaky caws of the crows, to
Delve into the captivating world of bird nesting and breeding. From nest-building techniques to raising young, explore the fascinating behaviors and life cycles of your favorite bird species.
The Baltimore Oriole is a highly loved and easily recognized bird. It spends most of its year in the Northeast U.S. and migrates south to Central and South America for
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Can you picture a world without birds? The forests would fall quiet, your backyard feeder would remain empty. But that’s not the worst of it. If all birds went extinct,
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