Wild Birds

The Gyrfalcon Falcon (Falco rusticolus) is species of raptor in the genus Falco, a group of birds of prey with approximately 40 species found worldwide. Members of this genus generally have sharp, pointed wings and fly very fast. The majority of falcons eat predominantly other birds, which they hunt and catch in flight. This specific […]

Bumble hummingbirds are charming birds easily identified with a diminutive slender body, iridescent colors, and bee-like appearances. You can see them darting around nectar feeders and brightly colored flowers in parts bof the US and tropical forests in Mexico. Bumblebee hummingbirds have no sense of smell but have superb color vision.  How much do you

I have studied birds for years, but few have always stunned me, like the Carolina Chickadee. This small songbird belongs to the Paridae family. And fits nicely into the palm of your hand, yet it is intelligent, curious, social, vocal, and friendly. You can easily recognize this cute little bird in the field from its

Would you like to learn more about the birds of North Carolina? Grab your binoculars, and let’s go birding. Thanks to diverse habitats and ecosystems, North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse birds in the United States. From the fantastic hummingbirds, bald eagles, and migratory shorebirds to the stunning painted

While seated on a patio near a lovely local park in southern Maine, I was greeted by an astonishingly cute bird with a little hat atop its head. It was a little chickadee hopping around collecting crumbs that had fallen around the table. I headed into the park to find many small birds, exactly like

Often described by birdwatchers as elusive, the Boreal Chickadee is a quiet and somewhat secretive bird that thrives in Canada’s Boreal forest. As birdwatchers venture out to catch a glimpse of this cute and inconspicuous bird, they must be prepared to endure the cold and wet temperatures. This bird’s reputation for being elusive is also

The Spix’s Macaw is currently the rarest parrot in the world – but hopefully, that will change in the coming years! This unusual species, known for its petite size and vibrant two-toned blue plumage, is so alluring that it was nearly driven to extinction first by specimen collectors and later by habitat destruction and poaching

The Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) is species of raptor that is a member of the genus Falco which is a group of raptors that includes a total of about 40 species, worldwide. Members of this genus are generally very fast flying birds that have very sharply pointed wingtips and which prey on other birds which

Woodpeckers are perplexing and fascinating birds. They have abrupt expressions, stark bills, and look a bit prehistoric with blocky heads and long stiff tails. I used to acknowledge them and move on casually, but after dedicating some time to observe them intentionally, I couldn’t believe I had overlooked this entertaining and resourceful bird. Never again!

The Pileated Woodpecker is probably the most thrilling bird you can encounter in a daytime forest in North America. Now the third largest woodpecker in the world – following the likely extinction of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker – they are distinctive for their fiery red crests, loud drumming performances, and the massive holes they leave in