10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker | Audubon
2022年7月19日 · 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.
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Get to Know These 20 Common Birds | Audubon
2018年1月31日 · 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.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow | Audubon
2012年10月22日 · 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 American Crow - Audubon
2021年8月25日 · 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.
10 Fun Facts About the Harpy Eagle | Audubon
2022年4月10日 · 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 …
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Cardinal | Audubon
2023年8月7日 · 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?
10 Fun Facts About the Wild Turkey | Audubon
2022年11月17日 · 8.) Along with their waddles and snoods—the piece of flesh that dangles from the beak—turkeys have another standout feature: beards.The bundle of feathers sprouting from their chest is known as a turkey beard, and it gets longer as the bird ages.
A Beginner’s Guide to IDing Cooper’s and Sharp-Shinned Hawks
2015年9月18日 · Let me say this right up front: When identifying Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks, it’s okay to not have a definitive answer. These two species look almost exactly alike and have very similar habits.
Birding | Audubon
Birding Advice . A funny thing happens once you start birding: It becomes hard to stop. New target species, goal destinations, how to keep improving your skills—it can be both exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time.