A graceful, slender-tailed, small-headed dove that’s common across the continent. Mourning Doves perch on telephone wires and forage for seeds … More
Category: Birds
Red-shouldered Hawk
A hawk of the woodlands, often heard before it is seen. The clear whistled calls of this hawk are conspicuous, … More
American Goldfinch
The American goldfinch—which is also known as the willow goldfinch and the eastern goldfinch—is the official bird of Washington State, Iowa, and New … More
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Smaller than a warbler or chickadee, this plain green-gray bird has a white eyering and a white bar on the … More
Chipping Sparrow
The Chipping Sparrow is one of the smallest sparrows. It is easily identified during the breeding season by the reddish-brown … More
Northern Cardinal
Male cardinals are brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill. Females are … More
House Finch
Adaptable, colorful, and cheery-voiced, House Finches are common from coast to coast today, familiar visitors to backyard feeders. https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-finch
White-throated Sparrow
White-throated Sparrows are brown above and gray below with a striking head pattern. The black-and-white-striped head is augmented by a … More
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Chickadees have a black cap and bib separated by stark white cheeks. The back, wings, and tail are soft … More
Northern Flicker
The northern flicker is Alabama’s state bird where it is often referred to as the “Yellow-hammer.” The name “Yellow-hammer” comes from … More
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