American Goldfinch Song
American Goldfinch Sounds
Birds have their own language, as any bird lover can attest. The melodious American Goldfinch song and the different sounds the species...
How do Shrikes Get Their Name
How do Shrikes Get Their Name? - William Turner, in a Short and “Succint History of Birds” in 1544, called the red-backed shrike “a...
The Melodic American Robin Sound
The American Robin sound is a familiar and beloved sight in many parts of North America. Observing this bird in nature is not only...
The Red-crowned ant tanager
Red-crowned ant tanager “Habia rubica”
The dim underwood of the tropical rainforest is not an environment that favors the production of intense colors in either...
Taiwan Blue Magpie “Long Tailed Mountain Lady”
The beautiful Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea), is famous as the Taiwan Magpie or Formosan Blue Magpie or the "long-tailed mountain lady" who is...
Shy Heathwren- Discover the Hidden Beauty of This Elusive Bird
The Shy heathwren (Hylacola cauta) is endemic to Australia and a member of the Acanthizidae family. Shy heathwren replaces the Chestnut-rumped in southern Australia's heathy...
Red-cheeked Parrot – A Colorful and Charismatic Parrot Species
Family:
The red-cheeked parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi) belongs to the family Psittaculidae.
Behavior & Habitats:
A Red-cheeked Parrot is usually seen alone, in pairs, or in small groups,...
The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Identification
The common sandpiper, "Actitis hypoleucos" is about 19–22 cm in length. Upper parts are brown olive, including rump and tail; white underparts, with...
Blue Jay Mysteries: Unraveling the Secrets of Their Migrations
The vibrant-colored, with a strident call, Blue Jay is common in backyards and forests throughout much of North America. This common, large songbird is...
The Distinctive Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
The stripe-tailed hummingbird (Eupherusa eximia) is named for the white edges of its distinctive black outer tail feathers. This species is a medium-sized hummingbird...