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Bird introduction-Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are pale, medium-sized woodpeckers common in forests of the East. Their strikingly barred backs and gleaming red caps make them an unforgettable sight. Adults are mainly light gray on the face and underparts; they have black and white barred patterns on their back, tail, and wings.
Bird introduction-Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most widely distributed and commonly recognized hummingbird in North America. It is the only hummingbird species to regularly breed in the eastern United States and its colorful green and red plumage is instantly familiar to many birders.
Bird introduction - Great Tit
The great tit is a passerine bird. Great tit widely spreads and very common throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and east across the Palearctic to the Amur River, south to parts of North Africa where it is generally resident in any sort of woodland.
Bird introduction - Pileated Woodpecker
The pileated woodpecker is a large, mostly black woodpecker native to North America and the third largest species of woodpecker in the world, after the great slaty woodpecker and the black woodpecker. The pileated woodpecker is known for its distinctive red crest and its habit of excavating large, rectangular holes in dead trees to find insects.
70,000 Kilometers: The Arctic Tern's Epic Journey
Not only do wealthy people get to see summer twice a year, but for many centuries, Arctic terns have been able to enjoy it as well. These tiny seabirds are the world record holders for the farthest distance traveled by any known animal.
Bird Introduction-Steller's Jay
A common bird of western forests. Steller's Jay is most numerous in dense coniferous woods of the mountains and the northwest coast, where its dark colors blend in well in the shadows. Except when nesting, it lives in flocks, and the birds will often fly across a clearing one at a time, in single file, giving their low shook-shook calls as they swoop up to perch in a tall pine.
Bird introduction-Cactus Wren
The Cactus Wren's plumage is brown, with black and white spots as markings. It has a distinctive white eyebrow that sweeps to the nape of the neck. The chest is white, whereas the underparts are cinnamon-buff colored. Both sexes appear similar. The tail, as well as flight feathers, are barred in black and white. Their song is a loud raspy chirrup.
Bird Introduction-European Robin
The male and female European Robin are similar in coloration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper parts, and a whitish belly. The juvenile is very different, with bold pale buffy spotting on the back and breast. Found in a wide range of wooded habitats, including forests, gardens, hedges in farmland, and heathland, usually fairly near cover.
Bird Introduction-Eurasian Blue Tit
The Eurasian Blue Tit is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognizable by its blue and yellow plumage and small size. The Eurasian Blue Tit prefers insects and spiders for its diet. Outside the breeding season, they also eat seeds and other vegetable-based foods. The birds are famed for their acrobatic skills, as they can hold on to the outermost branches of trees and shrubs and hang upside down when looking for food.
Hairy and Downy Woodpecker
In the captivating world of woodpeckers, the hairy and downy woodpeckers paint a fascinating picture of avian diversity. The robust Hairy Woodpecker, a bold character, rules the roost with its dominant ways and a preference for lofty, large-tree nests. In contrast, the charming Downy, a pint-sized dynamo, displays remarkable adaptability.
Bird introduction-Rose-breasted grosbeak
The rose-breasted grosbeak commonly referred to as the "cut-throat" because of its distinctive coloration, belongs to the cardinal family. It is a large, seed-eating grosbeak. The male birds feature black heads, wings, backs, and tails, as well as a vibrant rose-colored patch on their white breasts.
Feeding Birds In Springtime
During the winter months, feeding birds becomes a common practice as they need to build up their energy reserves to endure the cold and harsh weather. However, did you know that birds need even more energy during the springtime?
