This article compares the range and characteristics of the Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebirds. The purpose of this comparison is to help determine the type of bluebird that occurs in state of region you live. If you ask yourself, which of the three North American bluebirds occur in your state, this article is for you. […]
Juvenile and Immature Bald Eagles In photos Bald Eagle | Nest | Eggs | Nestlings | Photos of Juveniles The photos of the juvenile and immature bald eagles below portray the main stages of growth, starting from juvenile eaglets on the nest to the age of sexual maturity at 4.5 to 5.5 years. The limited
Bald Eagle | ID | Size | Wingspan | Talons | Juv. Bald vs Golden Eagle The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) soars as an emblem of North America. While most of us can easily picture the striking image of an adult bald eagle with its snowy white head, there is a process of transformation that
Ready to identify a hummingbird? Great, This article (Guide) contains illustrations and information on all 14 species of hummingbirds in North America. Scroll down or jump to a species account on the list ->. Then, use the blue “back to top” on the bottom right to review another account. Identifying Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are among the
This article lists simple steps to help you tell apart and safely identify a common raven and an American crow. Steps are listed in descending order, from general differences between the two species, such as geographic distribution, to fine-grain details of their appearance. Both ravens and crows are recognized as “crows” by most people. But
Orioles are among the most beloved American birds. The bright and patterned color of adult males is relatively easy to tell apart. But there are as many female and immature birds of both species that visit bird feeders or are seen in the field. Of course, we want to know what oriole is visiting our
Black Vulture and Turkey Vultures are relatively common and similar in appearance. A common question is how to tell the Black Vulture from the Turkey Vulture? In this article, I list 6 simple steps to identify these two vultures apart with certainty. First, start by determining if both the Black Vulture and the Turkey Vulture
Being able to identify the birds you see in the field not only increases the value of an outdoor experience but can also help conserve birds and their habitats. If you are interested in getting to know the birds you see and reporting your records to databases used by scientists and conservationists, these simple
