Guide to North American Birds | Audubon
WEBCardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings. One of our most popular birds, the Cardinal is the official state bird of no fewer than seven eastern states. Abundant in the Southeast, it has been extending its range northward for decades, and it now brightens winter days with its color and its whistled song as far north as southeastern Canada.
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WEBAnd, of course, we have birds. Birds delight and connect people across cultural, generational, and geographic boundaries. They inspire us to be better. And for 118 years, birds have been the heart and soul of Audubon. How You Can Help. Common Raven. Photo: Vicki Jauron/Audubon Photography Awards.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow | Audubon
WEBOct 22, 2012 · A raven's strut is often punctuated by a few two-footed hops (see video below). By voice. While crows caw and purr, ravens croak and scream bloody murder. Listen and compare the American Crow to the Common Raven: American Crow: Common Raven: In flight. Ravens ride the thermals and soar, whereas crows do more flapping.
Identifying Birds | Audubon
WEBBird ID is like solving a puzzle. A Northern Cardinal's crimson feathers, an American Robin's round shape, a White-breasted Nuthatch's acrobatics—these traits are the pieces that will help you put together a successful ID. And the longer you observe a bird, the more pieces you'll pick up. But as even the most experienced birders know ...
House Finch | Audubon Field Guide
WEBHouse Sparrows lack stripes; native sparrows all have different patterns, and most are more secretive. Male House Finch has red eyebrow and forehead contrasting with brown cap. Throat and chest red, lower underparts whitish, with dark stripes on sides. Compare to redpolls. Some males have red replaced by orange or yellow.
Osprey | Audubon Field Guide
WEBAlong coastlines, lakes, and rivers almost worldwide, the Osprey is often seen flying over the water, hovering, and then plunging feet-first to catch fish in its talons. After a successful strike, the bird rises heavily from the water and flies away, carrying the fish head-forward with its feet. Bald Eagles sometimes chase Ospreys and force ...
Eastern Bluebird | Audubon Field Guide
WEBAlthough it is mostly 'eastern' in our area, its total range extends south to Nicaragua. A high percentage of Eastern Bluebirds in North America today nest in birdhouses put up especially for them along 'bluebird trails.'. When they are not nesting, these birds roam the countryside in small flocks. All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from ...
Get to Know These 20 Common Birds | Audubon
WEBJan 31, 2018 · American Robin. American Robin. Photo: Donald Metzner/Great Backyard Bird Count. Perhaps no other North American bird is as familiar to the general public as the American Robin. Widespread, common, and conspicuous, these medium-size birds can be found in every state in the Lower 48, every Canadian province, and Alaska.
Hummingbird Feeding FAQs | Audubon
WEBNov 27, 2017 · A: In hot weather, the feeder should be emptied and cleaned every day or every other day. In temperate weather, every three days. In cooler weather, twice per week is enough. If your hummingbirds empty the feeder with greater frequency, clean it every time it’s empty. You should also clean right away the moment you notice any mold …
Mallard | Audubon Field Guide
WEBAbundant over most of the northern hemisphere, the Mallard is the most familiar wild duck to many people, and the ancestor of most strains of domesticated ducks. In many places this species has managed to domesticate itself, relying on handouts in city parks. Although barnyard and feral ducks may be dumpy and ungainly creatures, the ancestral ...