The white-tailed kite and the black-shouldered kite are two similar, but distinct species of raptors found in North America. At…
Browsing: Bird Questions
Steller’s jays are a striking blue colored bird found predominantly in western North America. Their range extends along the Pacific…
Mice are a common prey animal for many species of birds. Their small size and abundance make them an ideal…
The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a large woodpecker native to forests across North America. Known for its loud, distinctive…
The L-19 Bird Dog was a liaison and observation aircraft used extensively in the Vietnam War by the United States…
Birds are the only living descendants of dinosaurs. While other dinosaurs went extinct around 65 million years ago, some dinosaurs…
The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck found in eastern North America. It is very similar…
The poem “Bird Talk” by A.K. Ramanujan explores communication between birds and what their songs might mean. The poem provides…
There are many reasons why people find birds fascinating. Birds have been a source of wonder, inspiration, and companionship for…
Red-tailed hawks are large, soaring hawks that are common across much of North America. They are easily identified by their…