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Hornbills of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia: Colourful Birds with Big Bills and Strange Nests

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Ruffs – Philomachus pugnax: A Common Eurasian Sandpiper with Interesting Breeding Behavior

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

All About Sandpipers, Familiar Shorebirds: Sandpiper Migration, Breeding, Diet, and Conservation Status

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Bird Nests – How Do Birds Protect Them? Keeping Nestlings Safe From Predators and Other Dangers

In: Bird Habitats

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus: A Common Marsh Bird of North America

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Wind Turbines and Bird Fatalities: Are Windmills Killing Too Many Birds?

In: Bird Habitats

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Common Grackle – Quiscalus quiscula: A Glossy Black Bird With Iridescent Blue, Green, Purple and Bronze

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Birds in Peru: The Best Country in the World for Bird Watching

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Hand Feeding Wild Chickadees: This Common North American Backyard Bird Will Eat From Human Hands

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Folklore of Seagulls – Myths and Old Stories: Sea Gulls Appear in the Legends and Lore of Various Cultures

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Mute Swan in History and Culture: A Common Bird Symbol of the Arts, Love, Luck, and Beauty

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The European Starling in North America: Behavior and Spread of Sturnus vulgaris Since Introduction in 1880

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Woodpecker Conservation Status: Are the World’s Woodpeckers Declining and Going Extinct?

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Common Starlings in Europe: Beneficial Bird of the European North, Pest in the South and West

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Mute Swans in North America: Cygnus olor - a Domestic Pest Bird Multiplying in the Wild

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Mute Swans – Large Waterfowl: Cygnus olor Identification, Diet, Breeding, and Conservation Status

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Pileated Woodpecker: Dryocopus pileatus Identification, Diet, Nesting, and Conservation

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Great Spotted Woodpecker of the Old World: Identification, Diet, Nesting, and Status of a Common Cavity Nester

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

About Woodpeckers, Flickers, and Sapsuckers: Birds That Climb Tree Trunks, Hammer on Wood, and Eat Insects

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

European Starling Nests: A Common Problem Bird in Eaves, Vents, Lights, and Nest Boxes

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

All About Seagulls - Gulls and Kittiwakes: A Family of Birds Concentrated Along Northern Coastlines

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Black-headed Gull – Common Bird of Eurasia: A Seagull that Frequents Inland Waters and Human Developments

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Herring Gulls – The Most Common Sea Gull: A Sea Bird Found in North America, Europe, and Asia

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How Do Birds Get Their Names? The Origin and Meaning of Scientific and Common Bird Names

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Newfoundland Murre Hunt: Traditional Turr Hunting in Canada and Greenland

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Thick-billed Murre, Arctic Auk: Northern Penguin-like Bird of Sea Cliffs and Continental Shelves

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Common Murre – The Turre, or Guillemot: The Largest Auk, Agile Swimmer of Northern Oceans

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Magellanic Penguins – Warm Water Species: A Declining Penguin of Coastal Argentina and Chile

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

National Pigeon Day in New York: An Event to Educate People About Pigeons and Doves

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The 1916 Migratory Bird Convention: First International Conservation Agreement in the West

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Bird Irruptions – Causes and Features: Unpredictable Movements of Wild Bird Populations

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Owl Pellets - The Story of What Owls Eat: How to Find, Dissect, and Interpret an Owl’s Stomach Contents

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Find an Owl - Roosts, Pellets, and Calls: Tips For Locating Owls During the Day and at Night

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Wood Duck – Beautiful Waterfowl: A Common Bird in North American Ponds, Rivers, and Swamps

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Birds of Chile – Where to See Them: Birding in Diverse South American Habitat

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Spotted Owl - Declining Bird of Prey: A Near-Threatened Raptor of Western Old-growth Forests

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Barrow's Goldeneye – Diving Duck: A Striking Medium-sized North American Bird of Cold Water

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Bald Eagles in Winter: Where Do These Birds of Prey Go for the Cold Months?

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How Do Birds' Lungs Work? An Explanation of a Bird’s Respiratory System

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

What is an Endemic Bird Area? Important Places for Bird Conservation Around the World

In: Bird Habitats

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Birds of Panama: Hundreds of Bird Species in Varied Habitat and Altitude

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Baltimore Oriole, a Bird With History: Also Known As the Northern Oriole or Golden Robin

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Go Winter Birding, Find New Birds: Bird Species, Appearance, and Behavior Change With the Seasons

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Crow Roosts – Huge Flocks of Crows: These Birds Sleep Together in Trees in Fall and Winter

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Two Turtle Doves: Famous Bird of the Second Day of Christmas

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Seven Swans a-Swimming: Famous Bird of the Seventh Day of Christmas

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Eurasian Robin—A Christmas Symbol: Britain’s National Bird Brings Colour and Song Even in Winter

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Decorate a Christmas Tree for Birds: Nutritious Treats to Supplement Birdfeed in Cold Winter Months

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Get the Most Out of Bird Watching: Tips for Novice Birdwatchers to Help Them Learn and Enjoy the Birds

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Identify Birds – Using a Field Guide: Features of Birding Guides and Tips for Easy Identification

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to be a Bird Watcher – the Gear: From Binoculars to Life Lists - the Basics of Serious Birding

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Identify a Bird – Advice for Beginners: Even Novice Birders Can Identify Birds Using Features and Key Steps

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Attract Wild Birds to Your Yard: Plants, Nesting Sites, Feeders, and Water Build Bird Habitat

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Passenger Pigeons, Ectopistes migratorius: An Extinct Pigeon Species Wiped Out by Humans

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Birds for Halloween: Crows, Ravens, Barn Owls and Vultures Fit the Part

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Vultures - Spooky Birds for Halloween: Carrion Eaters That Inspire Dark Superstition and Mythology

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Ravens and Crows – Halloween Symbols: People Associate These Black Birds With Death and Bad Luck

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Barn Owl – One of Our Halloween Birds: A Bird With a Spooky Reputation - Specter in Legend and Myth

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

All About Homing Pigeons: Rock Doves are Bred for Their Ability to Find the Way Home

In: Domestic Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Roosters and Hens – All About Domestic Chickens: Origin, Natural History, and Hierarchy of a Familiar Barnyard Bird

In: Domestic Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Bird Migration Patterns: Some Migratory Birds Travel Circuitous Routes but There are Trends

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Where to See Baby Pigeons: Why Don’t We See Young Pigeons in the City?

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

An Avian Migration Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used to Discuss Seasonal Bird Movements

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion: The Story of a Famous and Heroic Homing Pigeon in World War I

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Myths and Legends of Bird Migration: Traditional Folklore Explanations of Where Birds Go in Winter

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Birds Know When to Migrate: Environment and Physiology Trigger Bird Migration

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Why Do Birds Migrate? Evolution, Advantages, and Triggers of Bird Migration

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

White-tailed Sea Eagle: Natural and Social History of a Persecuted Raptor

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

African Grey Parrot History: Centuries of Trade in a Popular, Now Threatened Pet Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Good Toys for Pet Parrots: Keep a Parrot Busy With Challenging Puzzles and Games

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Good Perches for Pet Parrots: Cage Birds Perch for Comfort, Exercise, and Entertainment

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Buying a Cage For Your Parrot: Important Features of a Good Enclosure For a Pet Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Attacking Red-winged Blackbird: Blackbirds Aggressively Defend Territory and Young

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Common Nightingale, Famous Songster: A Bird of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and of Folklore and Art

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

What are Passerine Birds? The Order Passeriformes Includes the Majority of Bird Species

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

When Birds Take Garden Pond Fish: Deter Herons and Kingfishers from Fishing Your Water Feature

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

A Review of a New Bird Book: Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Facts About the Hoopoe: A Common and Interesting Bird of Europe, Asia, and Africa

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Purple Martins, Colony Nesters: Colonies, Breeding, Range, Migration and Interesting Facts

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus: Description, Range, Breeding, Threats, and Fascinating Facts

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Birds, Feeders, and Red Squirrels: Charming Acrobats But They Eat Bird Food and Steal Eggs and Chicks

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Piping Plovers in Canada, 2008: The Slow Recovery of an Endangered Shorebird

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Threats to the Bald Eagle: Bald Eagles Fall to Pesticides, Poisons, Hunters, and Other Dangers

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Bald Eagle, Fish Eagle: Haliaeetus leucocephalus, A Large Raptor Unique to North America

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Bald Eagle Breeding and Nesting: In the Eagle’s Nest from Building to Fledging

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Burrowing Owl, or Ground Owl: Small Owls of North and South America That Nest in Burrows

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Make Your Own Suet Feeder: An Attractive and Inexpensive Way to Offer Suet to Birds

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Make Your Own Suet Mix for Birds: A Recipe and Some Helpful Tips For Filling a Suet Feeder

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Where do American Robins Nest? How to Attract the Friendly Robin, Turdus migratorius

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Storks and Migration: Where Do European Storks Go In Winter?

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Choosing the Right Pet Bird: Think About Personality, Cost, Life Expectancy, Noise Level and More

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Return of the Brown Pelican: Endangered Since the 1960s, Pelecanus Occidentalis is Thriving

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Pet Bird Medical Symptoms: Signs That You Should Take Your Pet Bird to the Veterinarian

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Ivory-billed Woodpecker: Still Missing and Feared Extinct After More Than Sixty Years

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Less Common but Popular Pet Birds: Mynahs, Doves, Toucans, and Crows Are All Kept as Cage Birds

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

All About Canaries: Descendants of the Island Canary are Popular Pet Birds

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Most Popular Pet Birds: Finches, Waxbills, Weavers, and Parrots are Common Cage Birds

In: Pet Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Finch Irruption and Superflight: When Grosbeaks, Redpolls, Crossbills, and Siskins Migrate

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Why Are Some Birds Bald? A Bare Head is Normal for Some Bird Species, Unusual for Others

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Peacock Courtship Dance: Male Indian Peafowl use Their Beautiful Trains to Attract Peahens

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

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