Birders know that Cooper’s Hawks and Sharp-shinned Hawks look alike. These two species share many of the same field marks, and can often be found in the same habitat, behaving the same way. However, they don’t often appear in the exact same place at the same time. That’s what makes a series of photos posted [...]
Many countries have an official national bird. For example, the national bird of Israel is the Hoopoe, and the national bird of Mauritius is the Dodo. All U.S. states also have official birds. But did you know that there are even some cities that have their own official bird? The official city bird of Rauma, [...]
If you think our Birdorable birds are cute as adults, what about when they are babies? Below are some baby photos (shared via Flickr Creative Commons) of the Great Tit. Great Tits are cavity nesters and will readily use man-made nest boxes. Females construct a soft nest inside the cavity to prepare for a brood [...]
Can you guess what Birdorable bird this is? This is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the Americas. Check the Meet the Birds page to see if you can find it! The answer to the last ‘Spot the Birdorable’ was European Robin which was first guessed correctly by Ashira.
Crested Caracaras are distinctive birds of prey that live in parts of North, Central, and South America. Here are some cool facts about the Crested Caracara: 1) Crested Caracaras are fine at flying, but they can often be found walking around on the ground. Their long legs also make them strong runners. 2) While mostly [...]
Black-throated Blue Warblers are small migratory songbirds. We’ve recently added this beauty to our family of cute Birdorable birds. Here are some interesting facts about the Black-throated Blue Warbler. Black-throated Blue Warblers are tiny birds, weighing in at just 9 or 10 grams. The four-letter alpha code that banders and birders use for the Black-throated [...]A chimney that served as a roosting spot for Chimney Swifts for almost 50 years may reveal clues to the decline of the species. Last month, headlines like “Clues to Species Decline Buried in Pile of Bird Excrement” and “Clues Found In Huge Pile Of Bird Poop” were good for a chuckle, but the data [...]