Altricial or Precocial Young Birds: Know the Differences Whether you are a bird enthusiast or a casual observer, most of us have interacted with a baby bird or a young bird on the ground. Knowing a baby bird’s appearance and behavior can help you decide on the most appropriate action if you face the decision […]
What’s the blue bird with a red-orange-brown chest? This is a query often posted online. To figure out the possible bird’s identity, this article reviews birds with plumages that include blue with red, orange, or brown chests. These birds’ range, favorite habitat, and behavior are compared to suggest the most likely response to the query.
Bald Eagle | ID | Size | Wingspan | Talons | Juv. Bald vs Golden Eagle The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are among the largest and most emblematic North American raptors. Both eagles are the national bird of Mexico and the United States of America, respectively. Golden and bald
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
