Indiana is famous for its rich avifauna – there are over 420 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! Examples of nocturnal birds in Indiana include the common nighthawk, American woodcock, black-crowned night heron, barn owl, northern mockingbird, and many others. Do some of them sound familiar? Let’s …
Oregon is famous for its rich avifauna – there are almost 550 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! These nighttime birds can stay safe from daytime predators, hunt for food in the dark, and use the unique conditions of the night to their benefit. Examples of nocturnal …
Georgia is famous for its rich avifauna – there are over 420 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! These nighttime birds can stay safe from daytime predators, hunt for food in the dark, and use the unique conditions of the night to their benefit. Examples of nocturnal …
Alabama is famous for its rich avifauna – there are over 450 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! These nighttime birds can stay safe from daytime predators, hunt for food in the dark, and use the unique conditions of the night to their benefit. Examples of nocturnal …
New York is famous for its rich avifauna – there are over 500 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! Examples of nocturnal birds in New York include the barred owl, common nighthawk, American woodcock, eastern whip-poor-will, barn owl, and many others. Do some of them sound familiar? …
One group of birds that often catches our attention is the cormorants, known for their distinct appearance and impressive swimming skills. But they can often be mistaken for other species. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at 7 birds similar to cormorants, uncover what makes them interesting, and how they compare …
Living in North Carolina and heard some birds but are not sure which ones they were? North Carolina is known for its wildlife, and according to the North Carolina Bird Records Committee (NCBRC), there are almost 480 species of birds there. Plenty of those have beautiful songs. Examples of North Carolina songbirds include the northern …
Living in Texas and heard some birds but are not sure which ones they were? Texas is known for its wildlife, and according to the Texas Bird Records Committee (TBRC), there are over 660 species of birds there. Plenty of those have beautiful songs. Examples of Texas songbirds include the northern mockingbird, eastern kingbird, blue …
Living in Ohio and heard some birds but are not sure which ones they were? Ohio is known for its wildlife, and according to the Ohio Bird Records Committee (OBRC), there are almost 450 species of birds there! Examples of songbirds in Ohio include the northern cardinal, barn swallow, house finch, American goldfinch, yellow warbler, …
Ohio is famous for its rich avifauna – there are almost 450 bird species there with a number of those being very active during the night! Examples of nocturnal birds in Ohio include the common nighthawk, American woodcock, black-crowned night heron, great horned owl, long-eared owl, and many others. Do some of them sound familiar? …
Grackles are a common sight in Florida, often seen in large flocks in urban areas. These medium-sized, black birds are known for their glossy plumage and raucous calls. They are known to be aggressive and highly adaptable, making them successful urban dwellers. Despite their ubiquity, many people know little about the biology and behavior of …
Green bird eggs may seem rare and unusual, but there are plenty of bird species that lay them. Some examples include gray catbirds, common ravens, American crows, common starlings, mute swans, and many others. Their color comes from a pigment called biliverdin which gives their shells a unique green color. Whether you’re an avid bird …