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Black Birds with Red Wings (What Species?)

Black Birds with Red Wings (What Species?)

The combination of black and red is fairly common in the bird world, especially in woodpeckers. However if you want to narrow that down to black birds with red wings, there is really only one bird in the U.S. and Canada that makes the list. The red-winged blackbird. Black Birds With Red Wings While there […]

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Eared grebe

11 Lake Birds Photographed: A Voyage of Facts & Knowledge

Lakes can provide great bird habitat for those that love the water. They can provide aquatic vegetation, fish, crustaceans and many other food sources. Lakeshores are also great places to nest and hide among tall reeds and sedges. Some of these lake birds have special adaptations that enable them to dive beneath the water’s surface […]

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22 Interesting Facts About Rose-breasted Grosbeaks

22 Surprising Facts About Rose-breasted Grosbeaks

Although they stay out of sight in the treetops, you can hear the beautiful songs of the rose-breasted grosbeak during the North American spring and summer. These common birds in wooded habitats have a striking appearance and are a sight to see, whether you’re an amateur or professional birdwatcher. Read on to learn more about […]

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sharp-shinned hawk

15 Awesome Facts About Sharp-shinned Hawks You Need To Know

Often confused with Cooper’s Hawks, the diminutive Sharp-shinned Hawk is similar in many ways to it’s larger cousin, but it’s harder to observe and has more secretive habits. They are also often seen stalking bird feeders since their primary diet consists of other birds. Here are 15 interesting facts about Sharp-shinned Hawks. Facts about Sharp-shinned […]

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