10 Incredible Facts about the Northern Mockingbird
The Northern Mockingbird is one of North America’s most iconic birds. With cultural references in famous books like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, this bird has
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.
The Northern Mockingbird is one of North America’s most iconic birds. With cultural references in famous books like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, this bird has
North America has birds of all colors, whether it’s species with a rainbow of hues or ones with simple, natural patterns. However, white birds are some of the most mesmerizing
The Northern Flicker is one of North America’s most familiar and charismatic woodpeckers. They stand out amongst other members of the woodpecker family; not because of startlingly different colors or
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A black bird can easily blend into the night sky, making them trickier to spot than other birds. Yet, their feathers are sleek and intense, which is why they’re a
Is the Brown Thrasher colorful? No. Are they easy to spot? Not so much. Do they have one of the largest musical repertoires in the bird world? Absolutely. The Brown
Orioles are some of the brightest and most tropical-looking birds in North America. With their bright orange to yellow feathers and striking black facial features, they are hard to mistake.
The color blue is extremely rare in nature, making it more mesmerizing than it already is. A few flowers and birds are blue, but beyond that, we don’t see much
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When fall arrives and cold weather descends, we often think it’s time to put the nest box away. If we leave them standing, we assume they will stay vacant throughout
Have you ever seen a bird of prey fold its wings and dive toward the ground at an astonishing speed? How about a seabird effortlessly soaring on harsh winds above
A black bird can easily blend into the night sky, making them trickier to spot than other birds. Yet, their feathers are sleek and intense, which is why they’re a
Is the Brown Thrasher colorful? No. Are they easy to spot? Not so much. Do they have one of the largest musical repertoires in the bird world? Absolutely. The Brown
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Spotting an albino or leucistic bird is a rare and exciting experience! Have you ever seen one in North America? In this article we are sharing amazing sightings of birds
Sometimes you hear or read a bird’s name and have to do a double take: “Wait, their name is what?! These names can be amusing, while others make you wonder
It’s no secret that birds are stunning creatures. Some have bold, colorful feathers while others have unique feather structures to help them stand out. With over 11,000 bird species in
There are plenty of cartoons that showcase birds speaking like humans. While it might seem far-fetched, there are birds that talk like humans in real life too. However, only certain
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Northern cardinals: known in part for their aggression during breeding season, and loved by many regardless. The male has distinctive red plumage and a notable crest. The female is less
The Tufted Titmouse. Is it a tit (the bird, just to be clear)? Is it a mouse? Well, neither. It is a small passerine bird, related to the chickadee family.
In early spring, just as the sun starts to warm the land and green sprouts poke through the cold earth, American Tree Swallows migrate north from wintering in the south.
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. However,
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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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For the past two weeks, all eyes have been on our Tufted Titmouse nest in Florida. In our last update on this nest, the chicks were just 5 days old,
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