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The natural world is a combination of marvels, and one of its most awe-inspiring spectacles is the phenomenon of bird migration patterns. Every year, millions of birds start incredible journeys that span thousands of miles, defying the boundaries of continents, climates, and obstacles. This behavior is a testament to their […]
Do you admire beautiful birds and love to learn more about them? Today we will share everything about the breath-taking Scarlet Tanager from the birding world! The Scarlet Tanager is one of the most strikingly gorgeous birds in North America. With its bright red body and jet-black wings, it’s hard […]
The Neotropical Migratory birds are some of the most exciting and important creatures. These are birds that breed and spend their summer in the U.S. and Canada. The Neotropical birds then fly south to escape the cold and spend the winter in warm Mexico, Central America, South America or the […]
Orioles have beautiful and vivid plumage that comes in a variety of impressive colors including many shades of yellows and oranges. With the right birdwatching binoculars, you can easily spot one of these vividly colored birds in your yard. In this orioles’ identification guide, I’ll go over what makes these […]
The great crested flycatchers are among the largest species of flycatchers, featuring a beautiful blend of colors, and a very loud, consistent, and simple call. If you have your new birding binoculars on hand, these are a great first bird to sight, since these large birds are often heard before […]
Otherwise known as a “blue canary”, the Indigo Bunting is undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring little birds that we can see in our backyards! Apart from their mesmerizing blue appearance, they also have a cheerful tone and friendly energetic behavior. In this article, we will go through all of […]
There are currently 127 species of cuckoos. Some species will call temperate zones their home, while most of the species will spend their time in tropical climates. These birds are well-known for their parasitic breeding practices, which involves laying their eggs in another species of bird’s nest, forcing that bird […]
As graceful aviators, the American Golden Plovers travel across both Americas in its migration. These birds are elegant and a sight to behold when you spot them. Among all the shorebirds, these might be the fastest which helps them with their long journey from the northern coasts of Canada and […]
One of the most common warblers, and arguably the nicest to listen to on a walk in the forest, is the Black-throated Blue Warbler. It is part of the new world warbler family that is found primarily in the eastern parts of the USA and more rarely in the western […]
The American redstart is a type of small warbler that measures in at a little over 4 inches in length. The redstart has an average wingspan that measures in at 6 to 7 inches. Adults are black with bright orange patches found across the tail and wings and on the […]
The northern red bishop is a type of small weaver finch with a vivid red body and black belly. The wings, bill, and face are brown with a head that has a black crown. The red upper tail extends over the bird’s short brown tail. This species is native to […]
Hummingbirds are beautiful, delicate, and fly at impressive speeds when they’re not hovering in order to drink their fill of precious nectar. There are more than three hundred species of hummingbirds in the world. The common types of hummingbirds in North America consist of fewer than two dozen. Only a […]
There are more than eight hundred species of birds in Canada and America, which can make the idea of learning bird identification seem a little overwhelming. But every birder had to start somewhere. This guide will go over what you need to study to learn how to properly identify birds, […]
Learning about East Texas bird identification will show you a wide variety of species that are native to this gorgeous state. While most Texans are familiar many of the state’s iconic places, many are hard-pressed to come up with even just one native species of bird. Birding is currently considered […]
All birders have their favorite type of bird, whether it’s the blue jay, woodpecker, or sparrow. But there’s something about black birds that we find fascinating. There are many birds that tend to fall into the black bird category. While it’s true that there are several types of black birds, […]