10 Fun Facts About the American Crow | Audubon
Aug 25, 2021 · American Crows are a familiar sight across the country, common everywhere except our hottest and driest deserts. While crows in folklore and fiction are often associated with trickery and death (a group of crows is, after all, called a “murder”), recent research has shed new light on just how intelligent and family-oriented these birds can be.
Get to Know These 20 Common Birds | Audubon
Jan 31, 2018 · But despite birds being all over the place, for most people identifying them begins and ends with the Rock Pigeon.This list covers many of the other birds you are likely to see on a regular basis, from coast to coast, throughout the year.
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10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker | Audubon
Jul 19, 2022 · The Pileated Woodpecker is a fabulous gateway species into birding—especially for young kids. Large and easy to observe without binoculars, the Pileated is native to Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and the eastern half of the United States.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Cardinal | Audubon
Aug 7, 2023 · Renowned for its striking red plumage, the Northern Cardinal is among the most abundant and cherished songbirds in North America. There’s no getting around it: People love cardinals. And why not?
What Is a Songbird, Exactly? | Audubon
Jun 17, 2021 · Listen to the fluted chorus of a Wood Thrush, a beautiful song known to inspire artists and enliven eastern forests each summer. Now hear the gruff squawk of an American Crow.. Which is the songbird? If you said both, take a bow. “Something can be a songbird and not be an impressive singer,” says Audubon field editor Kenn Kaufman. So, if singing ability doesn’t make a songbird a songbird ...
10 Fun Facts About the Harpy Eagle | Audubon
Apr 10, 2022 · The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is considered one of the most powerful and largest raptors globally.The length of the rear talons is about 4 to 5 inches, just the same as a grizzly bear's claws. Those talons give the Harpy enough …
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow | Audubon
Oct 22, 2012 · This audio story is brought to you by BirdNote, a partner of The National Audubon Society.BirdNote episodes air daily on public radio stations nationwide. You’re outside, enjoying a sunny day when a shadow at your feet causes you to look up.
10 Fun Facts About the Mourning Dove | Audubon
Mar 4, 2024 · The melancholy sound rings out across North America: coo-AHH, cooo, coo, cooo.It’s this familiar, wistful song that gives the Mourning Dove its name (and sometimes gets mistaken for an owl’s hoot).Mourning Doves, with their plump, brownish-gray bodies and long, pointy tails, are a common sight across the continent, living year-round from Mexico up to southern Canada across much of the ...
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Our collection of birding essentials makes it possible to watch your favorite species, right from the comfort of your own home. Audubon's collection of bird feeders, houses, bird baths, and accessories have been reviewed by our science team and field-tested for quality assurance. Below are our top ...