Wild Birds
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Hornbills of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia
Like the familiar showy Great Hornbill, Ground Hornbill, and Rhinoceros Hornbill, most hornbills are black and white with bright bills, eyes, and skin patches. more...
All About Sandpipers, Familiar Shorebirds
Common wading birds of beaches, estuaries, mud flats, and other wet lands, members of the sandpiper family migrate long distances to breed in the north. more...
The Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus
In North America, a black bird with red wings - or at least red patches on its wings - perched on a cattail and singing is a red-winged blackbird. more...
Common Grackle – Quiscalus quiscula
The Common Grackle prefers open spaces and is frequently seen foraging on the ground. It looks black but has beautiful shades of colour when seen from the right angle. more...
The European Starling in North America
European Starlings are highly adaptable birds of Eurasia that have been introduced in many countries - nowhere more successfully and regrettably than in North America. more...
Woodpecker Conservation Status
Most woodpeckers are doing well, but some are endangered and many could face serious losses soon if we continue to destroy their mature forest habitat. more...
The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is native to Europe and Asia. Its relationship with people has helped it flourish, with both good and bad results. more...
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Brown Pelicans Avoid Endangerment List
By: Kathryn Hedderig
The graceful brown pelican now flies freely over Pacific and Gulf regions with regained status after years on the endangered species list. more...
Sooty Shearwaters' Amazing Migration
By: Terri Morgan
Sooty shearwaters undergo the world's longest animal migration, flying 39,000 each year to breed and feed in two hemispheres. more...
Warning - Don't Feed the Wild Birds
It is common to see people feeding ducks and geese at local parks and lakes. This pastime is often passed down but it should be stopped for the health of the animals. more...
Best Bird-Friendly Holiday Decorations
By: Katie Ouderkirk
Attract, feed, and care for some feathered friends stuck out in the cold. The birds who drop by for a Holiday visit might even stay and move in for Spring. more...
By: Cheryl Kraynak
Once hunted to dangerously low numbers, the wild turkey now thrives in the U.S. and is a fascinating bird to observe in its natural woodland habitat. more...
By: Lynda Osborne
Although not the largest raptor seen in the British countryside, the peregrine falcon has often been viewed with fear and suspicion. more...
Facts About Mute Swans and Their Cygnets
By: Sharon Kirby
Mute swans are large water-dwelling birds capable of flight. Male mute swans are called cobs, female mute swans are pens, and young mute swans are known as cygnets. more...
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