The Lewis’s woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in western North America. Its range extends from southern British…
Browsing: Bird Questions
Perching refers to the ability of certain bird species to rest or sleep while gripping a branch, wire or other…
Juncos are small sparrows that are common across much of North America. They have dark gray plumage on their head,…
Tree swallows are small, migratory songbirds that breed across North America. They get their name from their habit of making…
Birds have long held cultural and spiritual significance in many societies throughout history. In particular, certain bird species have been…
Primary feathers are the large flight feathers located on the distal portion of a bird’s wing. They are critically important…
Cactus wrens (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) are small brown songbirds found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. As…
Ornithodoros hermsi is commonly known as the tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) vector or soft tick. It is a species of…
Bird rights in the NBA refer to a provision in the league’s collective bargaining agreement that allows teams to exceed…
Purple martins are the largest species of swallow in North America and a favorite among bird enthusiasts in Tennessee. Known…