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. 

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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

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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

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Why Are Monk Parakeets in North America?

Monk parakeets, also known as Quaker parrots, are adorable green birds that appear in the wild and in captivity. However, if you spot a monk parakeet in North America, they’re

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Are Birds Mammals?

“Are birds mammals?! Pfft, obviously they’re not mammals!”  I can almost hear the scoff of disbelief. And, yes, you’d be correct. Birds are not mammals.  But wait.  Birds and mammals

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The 8 Species of Buntings in North America

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

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What Do Birds Eat?

Throughout the globe, there are approximately 11,000 species of bird, across 30 orders. Every species of bird eats a certain diet. And every species is adapted to that very diet. So

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The Top 10 Birding Trails in North America

The United States of America has dramatically varied landscapes. From the heavily forested north to the parched dry deserts of the south, these unique habitats create exciting opportunities for bird

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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Backyard

There’s nothing like the flamboyant and whimsical hummingbird. For being the smallest bird in the world, they have an amazingly big personality. Along with their exuberant disposition, their stunning iridescent

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The Best Bird Food for Wild Birds

What to Feed Our Winged Friends Going to your local garden center and choosing food for wild birds can be surprisingly overwhelming. There are seemingly endless options, and they’re all

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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

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