15 Types of Blue Birds in North America
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
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 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
Ask a room full of U.S. birders about feeders and you’ll get everything from misty-eyed joy (goldfinches on nyjer at breakfast!) to stern warnings about disease and unintended consequences. So
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Swallows are incredible acrobats in flight. With their impressive swoops and dives, they catch the eye and make you want to follow their adventures through the sky. But with their
When you look at your backyard bird feeder, you probably see a lot of the same species gathering. Even though you see them daily, you might have no idea what
There are at least seventy-four different gray-colored bird species in North America. The list of gray birds in North America ranges from tiny acrobatic flycatchers to large and ominous raptors.
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
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The Bee Hummingbird is a marvel of nature. Forget Muhammad Ali’s famous quote “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. It should be “hover like a hummingbird, sip nectar
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
This time of year, birds are busy taking care of their young. One of the main ways they provide for them is by feeding them. But what do fledgling birds
Cardinals are small, beautiful birds that are known for their red coloring. When people see male cardinals flock to bird feeders, it’s normal to get excited and admire their vibrant
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Most of the birds that appear in yards are tiny. They can land on bird feeders and rest inside birdhouses. Yet, not all birds are small. Some are taller and
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Humans are one of the giants of the natural world. And yet, we seem to adore those much smaller than us. In fact, the tinier, the better. Birds are a
“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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What is tiny, incredibly intricate, and often overlooked? You might think of snowflakes, microscopic plankton or spider webs. Actually, the answer here lies in the nest of a hummingbird. These
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