Virginia is home to a diverse array of bird life with many of these species living throughout the state, particularly in its wooded and wetland areas. Out of the 487 bird species found there, several reach impressive sizes. Examples of large birds in Virginia include ospreys, turkey vultures, great blue herons, brown pelicans, bald eagles, …
Wisconsin is home to a variety of species, including some very large birds. These birds can be found in various parts of the state, ranging from forests and wetlands to grasslands and open fields. Some examples of large birds found in Wisconsin include bald eagles, sandhill cranes, ospreys, mute swans, and great blue herons. Here’s …
Florida is an excellent birding destination; there are over 530 species found there. Birders flock to one of the best birding states in North America, especially see those birds that have orange-colored bills. Examples of Florida birds with orange beaks include northern cardinals, royal terns, double-crested cormorants, great egrets, and many more. These are 10 …
Out of all animals in the world, birds are probably some of the most colorful ones. Whether you like to casually spot them while walking on the streets or observe wild birds in their natural habitat, there are plenty of those with colorful plumage that will amaze you. Usually, males are the ones that are …
According to the Texas Bird Records Committee (TBRC), there are over 660 bird species in Texas. Plenty of those have colorful plumage that will stun you with their beauty in case you go birdwatching anywhere in the state. Examples of colorful birds in Texas include wood ducks, painted buntings, green jays, prothonotary warblers, and many …
People living in San Antonio, Texas, don’t need to travel far outside the city to see its wildlife and experience the outdoors! Every year, millions of birds either pass or stay in San Diego, allowing birdwatchers to admire their beauty. Bird species you’re likely to encounter in San Diego are northern mockingbirds, blue jays, barred …
If you live in New York City, you don’t have to travel far and wide to see the city’s most common birds! Every year, millions of birds either pass or stay in NYC, allowing birdwatchers to admire their beauty. Here are just a few of the bird species you’re likely to encounter in NYC: common …
According to the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee (FOSRC) there are 536 bird species in Florida. 167 of those occur accidentally, 18 have been introduced, 4 are extinct, and 1 has been extirpated. We went through the entire list to find white-colored ones but unfortunately, there aren’t too many of them that are tiny. Examples …
White is an attention-grabbing color associated with light and symbolizes purity, peace, and cleanliness. That’s why seeing a bird that is white can instantly brighten your day. The list of such birds, especially the small ones, is extensive. Birds get their color from different pigments – the absence of melanin will result in pure white …
Tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the Equator that are rich in all types of vivid-looking birds. And a study from 2022 examining bird colors confirmed that tropical birds are about 30% more colorful than their temperate relatives! After examining over 24,000 photos of 4,500 bird species, scientists concluded that male and female tropical …
Living in Pennsylvania and saw some big birds but are not sure which ones they were? Pennsylvania is known for its avifauna. According to the Pennsylvania Ornithological Records Committee (PORC), there are over 430 species of birds there! And just like in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, and Texas, plenty of those can grow up …
Living in Illinois and saw some big birds but are not sure which ones they were? Illinois is known for its avifauna. According to the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC), there are over 450 species of birds there! And just like in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas, plenty of those can grow up …