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6 Fascinating Whooping Crane Facts
Learn about the current whooping crane population and kick up more facts about these elegant and endangered birds.
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Here’s Why Pigeons Are the Most Misunderstood Birds
When it comes to pigeons, is the hate merited? We chatted with an expert about why you should rethink your...
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13 Fascinating Mourning Dove Facts
Mournings doves are common in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove.
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Meet 6 Types of Wrens You Should Know
The Southwest is a hotspot for wren diversity. Get to know several types of wrens with big personalities and even...
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All About Mourning Dove Eggs and Baby Mourning Doves
We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...
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What Does a Mourning Dove Call Sound Like?
Listen to the soothing sound of a mourning dove call. The song is described by some as peaceful or mournful....
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ID Challenge: Cooper’s Hawk vs Sharp-Shinned Hawk
A common backyard birding challenge is learning how to ID a Cooper's hawk vs a sharp-shinned hawk. Look closely at...
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Bohemian Waxwing vs Cedar Waxwing: ID Tips
Know what to look for the next time a waxwing bird feasts on your berry tree. Learn to ID a...
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22 Breathtaking Mourning Dove Pictures
Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons, including mourning dove nests and...
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Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Vs Pileated Woodpecker: Are They Related?
Birders may compare an ivory-billed woodpecker vs a pileated woodpecker, as they share many traits. Experts weigh in on any...
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Meet the Black Birds That Are Always Dressed for Halloween
Get to know North America's most mysterious black birds and discover how they might have earned their haunting reputation.
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Eastern vs Western Screech-Owl: What’s the Difference?
It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about...
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Sky Hunters: What Foods Do Hawks Eat?
Learn the answer to what do hawks eat. Plus find out which hawks are most likely hunting the songbirds at...
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9 Types of Hawks You Should Know
Keep an eye on the sky. These stunning birds are worth scoping out. Learn how to identify 9 different types...
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5 Vibrant Tanager Bird Species to Know
Meet the five types of tanager bird species you might see in North America. Learn to identify tanagers and how...
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House Finch vs Purple Finch: How to Tell the Difference
It can be tricky to ID a house finch vs purple finch — here are the field marks and differences...
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Look for Elegant Cedar Waxwing Birds in Berry Trees
Built for gobbling fruit, cedar waxwings are striking, social birds. Learn how to spot these elegant birds.
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Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker: A Woodpecker by Another Name
Don't let the moniker fool you. Yellow-bellied sapsuckers are full-fledged members of the woodpecker family with a one-of-a-kind way of...
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How to Identify a Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how...
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All About Red Bellied Woodpeckers
Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Here's how to attract and identify a...
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Look Up High to Spot Stunning Scarlet Tanagers
Birders may spot scarlet tanagers high in forest canopies across the eastern states. During summer, males are red and black...
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6 Amazing Facts About Common Loons
Get to know the water-loving common loon. Learn about this bird's habits, wingspan, what it eats, how fast it flies...
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20 Stunning and Inspiring Bald Eagle Pictures
The bald eagle is America's national bird and seeing one is an awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy gorgeous bald eagle pictures captured...
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14 Mind-Blowing Woodpecker Facts You Should Know
From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family.
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12 Owl Shirts Every Bird Fan Should Own
Who doesn't love owls? You're sure to find the right fit for you in this unique selection of owl shirts.
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Do Swallow Bird Sightings Have Special Meaning?
Swallows are lovely birds — but you might not know they've been significant and admired all the way back through...
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16 Super Sweet Baby Swallow Pictures
There's nothing cuter than a baby swallow — except multiple baby swallows! Check out our collection of too-cute photos of...
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Look for Violet Green Swallows in the West
The violet green swallow is a shiny green flier that swoops and soars in the West. Discover where to find...
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How to Identify and Attract a Tufted Titmouse
Learn how to identify and attract a tufted titmouse. Offer seeds and suet, then watch their back-and-forth antics at the...