The hooded oriole is a medium-sized songbird found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The male hooded oriole has…
Browsing: Bird Questions
Birds molt or shed their feathers periodically throughout their lives. Molting is the process by which birds replace their old,…
Sandhill cranes are large migratory birds that breed in northern North America and winter primarily in the southern United States…
The curve-billed thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) and Bendire’s thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) are two similar-looking bird species found in the southwestern United…
Birds are feathered theropod dinosaurs. This means they evolved from a branch of meat-eating dinosaurs known as theropods. All modern…
American dippers are a type of songbird found across North America near swift moving streams and rivers. They are medium-sized…
Birds have evolved a variety of techniques to open hard foods like nuts, seeds, shellfish, and bones in order to…
Bumblefoot, also known as pododermatitis, is a bacterial infection of the footpad in birds, rodents, and rabbits. It causes swelling,…
The swallow is a small bird found worldwide that belongs to the passerine family Hirundinidae. Swallows are known for their…
Pigeons are a common sight in cities and towns across the world. While some view them as pests, others enjoy…