Flycatchers

Flycatchers as a family aren’t as well known as warblers or finches, yet they comprise the most diverse family of birds in the New World. Take a peek inside the not-so-well-known but still fascinating family.

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Northern Mockingbird

What the Northern Mockingbird lacks in bright colors, it makes up for in vocal prowess.Category: People & BlogsTags: NorthernMockingbird

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See Also:
Eye of the Beholder – Mockingbird
Interesting Things – Lyre Bird


Red-Headed Woodpecker

The bold, bright pattern of the Red-headed Woodpecker makes it a favorite among birders.

 

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God’s Amazing Pileated Woodpecker


Greater Roadrunner

Cartoons, however funny, don’t capture the true personality of this classic desert bird.

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Birds of the Bible – Cuckoo


Hummingbirds

Found only in the New World, the hummingbirds are famous for their bold colors, nectar-feeding habits, seemingly endless energy, and their singular ability to fly backward.

 

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Birdwatching Trip – Santa Anna NWR


Herons Egrets Bitterns

Beautiful birds that are fun and easy to watch, these familiar waders are great for beginning birdwatchers.

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Bitterns
Birds of the Bible – Heron
Birds of the Bible – Bittern


CLASS – AVES, Order –PELECANIFORMES, Family – Ardeidae – Herons, Bitterns

Range Maps

Range maps provide a wealth of useful and interesting information in a simple visual form, once you learn a few basic ground rules for using them.

 

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Topography of a Bird

In this case, topography refers not to mountains and valleys but to the parts of a bird. A basic knowledge of how birds are put together is incredibly useful in appreciating and identifying them.

 

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Owls

Who doesn’t love owls? With their big eyes, mysterious faces, and nocturnal habits, owls are just downright fascinating.

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See Also:
Birds of the Bible – Owls


Ducks, Geese, Swans

Web-footed and water-loving, this large, diverse, and gregarious group of birds is a favorite of birders and nonbirders alike.

 

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Birds of the Bible – Swan

Wild Turkey

An iconic American game bird, the Wild Turkey is one of the largest and surely one of the most distinctive members of our avifauna.

 

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