Nesting

A tree with the very long hanging nests of the Montezuma Oropendola.

15 Amazing Bird Nest Builds

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

Northern Cardinal Pair

Northern Cardinal Nesting Behaviors Explained

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

Blue Jays

Nesting Behaviors of Blue Jays in North America

Blue jays are a birdwatcher’s joy, often topping their list of desired sightings. Although similar in appearance to other blue-colored jays like the Steller’s, Pinyon and Mexican jay, blue jays

American Goldfinch Male

Nesting Behaviors of the American Goldfinch

Despite its unassuming size, the American goldfinch is unique. There are two other species of goldfinch, the Lesser goldfinch and the Lawrence’s goldfinch, but the American goldfinch has distinctive traits

Chickadee Excavates a Nesting Site

Black-capped Chickadee Nesting Behaviors

Sweet and lively, the Black-capped Chickadee is a favorite amongst birders. There are seven known species of chickadee in North America; the Black-capped, Boreal, Carolina, Chestnut-backed, Gray-headed, Mountain and the

Perched Bird With Seed

Nesting Behaviors of Nuthatches in North America

In North America, four species of nuthatches can be found: the white-breasted, the red-breasted, the pygmy and the brown-headed nuthatch.  Nuthatches have a ‘work smarter, not harder’ attitude when it

Bluebird Bird Box Top

Nesting Behaviors of Eastern Bluebirds in the USA

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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