Canada's massive land mass and impressive swaths of true wilderness support more than 400 species of birds, from the miniscule winter wren to the enormous American white pelican. Whether you're strolling an urban parkland or canoeing a sub-… read more
Every once in a while, those of us who enjoy spending time in woods and fields come across a solitary bird's egg lying on the ground---or perhaps even a fallen nest full of them. The following covers a few characteristics to key into when s… read more
If you spot a red bird in North America, you can restrict your identification to a relative handful of species. What follows are general steps for figuring out what type of bird you saw, meant to coincide with the consultation of a good fie… read more
The American robin is one of the easier birds to identify, thanks to its distinctive coloring and preference for suburban environments. These birds are a harbinger of spring and rebirth, as their cheerful song is one of the first heard afte… read more
The finch is part of the largest family of highly adapted, developed birds, Fringillidae. There are many diverse types of finches with habitats across the globe; however, true finches have several things in common. When identifying a finch… read more
When someone sights a large bird and does not know what kind it is, there are certain steps you can take to narrow the possibilities. There are specific things that the experienced bird watcher will look for and then carefully note, which a… read more
Herons are birds that live close to water. Herons have long legs and necks and sharp bills, which they use to stab prey as they forage in shallow waters. Some of the more common herons in the United States differ greatly in size and appeara… read more
Tropical birds hail from the rain forests and tropical areas of Central America, Asia and South America. Bird lovers prize these birds for their colorful plumage and their sometimes extraordinary sizes. Identifying tropical birds is a fun h… read more
Many species of birds inhabit the deserts found in the Untied States. While many are species that are familiar in other parts of the nation, such as the northern mockingbird and the mourning dove, some are found almost exclusively in the de… read more
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