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The Northern Cardinal, or “Cardinalis cardinalis,” is a well-known species of songbird found in the United States and parts of Canada. Although they often look like they are simply going about their daily business– snacking on seed, flitting from branch to branch– understanding the life cycle of this species can offer valuable insight into its…

There are only three known species of peafowl and all of these large birds have beautiful plumage. But can peacocks fly with those incredible feathers?  While these birds are able to fly, they cannot travel in the air very far. That’s why, we often see them on the ground and hardly ever up in the…

Birds are kind of weird creatures, aren’t they? When you stop and think about the anatomy of birds and compare them to use or another mammal, that freaky factor does ring a little loud, doesn’t it? Not only do they have feathers instead of fur or scales, their wings are effectively just an arm with…

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. Their striking plumage and long, slender beak also makes them successful hunters. While many believe that hummingbirds only live from the nectar of flowers, they also eat insects, flies, aphids, spiders and many other small bugs. In this article, I explore what hummingbirds eat…

The melodic tune of bird song is arguably one of the most therapeutic sounds in the world. If you’re an early riser, your neighborhood birds probably like to sing their chorus as you wake (or even to wake you), which can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how much of a morning person…

If you are interested in bird spotting then falcons are a good place to start. There are around 40 types of falcon and they can be found all over the world. But how do you know which type of falcon you are looking at? Where do the different types of falcons live? What type of…

I simply love hummingbirds! These amazing creatures are some of the strangest and most wonderful creatures I have ever seen. There is nothing I love more than seeing one in my garden hunting for insects, berries and seeds. But how can you encourage them into your garden? Well, one of the best methods of doing…

Chickens are some of the most fascinating animals and having them on your farm means you will always have access to the freshest of eggs. But what do chickens eat, and to be more specific, can they eat bananas? We all know how delicious and nutritious this fruit is, but is it safe for them…

If you have a sugar water feeder in your backyard for hummingbirds to feed on, then it is really important that you keep it clean. This is because you will be helping to make sure that the hummingbirds stay nice and healthy. An unclean feeder may cause the birds to become sick. Fortunately, cleaning the hummingbird…

Eagles are fascinating birds. They are known for their size and their hunting skills and are often referred to as ‘king of the skies’, sitting at the top of the food chain. Eagles are also known for their mating habits – the dramatic aerial displays and their commitment to their partners draws a lot of…

Birds are fascinating animals because they seem to be so different from humans. But have you ever seen a bird pee? It’s more likely that you noticed the watery but white bird droppings around. This is a bird’s way of peeing, although this excrement is thicker in consistency than urine. In this article, I will…

There are 4 species of crane in the ABA (American Birding Association) taxonomy list. The family is Gruidae and the wider group is Gruiformes, which also includes the families of Rallidae (rails, coots and gallinules), Otididae (bustards) and Turnicidae (button-quails). It is certainly an eclectic mix! In this post, we are looking at the species…

Arizona is known as a hot, dry state but it still has a wide range of environments suitable for a myriad of bird species. Also, its proximity to Mexico results in some very exotic birds straying into the state. In this post, we are looking at some of the species found in Arizona. It was…

In this post we are looking for across the state of Colorado for blue colored birds. With mountains, plains and forests, there are different and inviting environments for birds. Whether they are resident or passing through on migration, there is such variety here and with 3 species of Bluebird alone, we must be able to…

Minnesota is situated on the Canadian border in between Wisconsin and North Dakota. It is in a good position for bird watchers as lots of migratory birds pass through on their way to breeding grounds in Canada. With large tracts of forests and 80% of the population living in urban areas, there is plenty of…

Surprisingly, there are only 2 species of raven in the United States. A large area ranging from Iowa to Alabama and Florida, have no raven populations at all. The collective nouns for ravens are treachery, unkindness or conspiracy. That might be a reflection of why for hundreds of years, ravens have been treated with suspician…

As a tropical archipelago, Hawaii is ideally placed for exotic sea, land and migratory birds to visit. The mixture of endemics, invasive and introduced species is unique in Hawaii. In this post we will be reviewing the white or partially white birds found across the Hawaiian Islands. The State of Hawaii Hawaii is known a…

The short answer is easy. Baby birds eat whatever their parents eat. However, it is actually a little more complex than that. Some birds change their diet during breeding time, baby birds may not be able to digest the food and some are creative about the method of delivery. In this post we will be…

The Sunshine State of Florida is famed for its wildlife. From alligators in backyard pools to huge snakes emerging from the undergrowth, there is always a headline. In reality, these things happen rarely and most animals just want to get on without human interference. It is quite amazing that they seem to co-exist largely successfully…

The Old Dominion State is another which has adopted the Northern Cardinal as its official bird. While it may be very popular, in this post we are looking for blue colored birds in Virginia. Are they all warblers and forest birds or will there be any water birds? We research 10 of the best found…