Category: Birds Blog

Ask someone to think of an owl, and they’ll usually take one of two routes. One is the fierce, nocturnal predator with incredible night vision and unbelievable hearing. The other is the mystic bird of fairytale and folklore. One answer you’re quite unlikely to get is “funny.” But, with pictures hitting the internet recently of…

Are you an avid bird watcher living in Pennsylvania and spotted a red bird flitting around their garden? Or, maybe you’re taking a trip to this beautiful state to see what wildlife there is to be spotted. Whatever your reason for joining us today, one thing is for sure – you’ve come to the right…

When most people think of birds, the image that comes to mind is a friendly little songbird that’s hopping around, pecking at seeds, and clearing your beloved plants of caterpillars and other insects. But, there’s another altogether sinister side to some bird species! In this article, we’ll look at 19 birds that eat dead animals.…

One of the most remarkable things about birds is their variety of colors, sizes, and plumages. But, of all the thousands of different birds out there, those with crests stand out. But which birds have crests? And just why do they have them? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’ve come to the right…

Some birds are easier to spot and identify than others. But, some of them fly under the radar altogether, almost living their entire lives without being seen! These are usually duller in color, such as gray birds, which blend seamlessly with their surroundings.  But, if you have seen a small gray bird with a white…

From bright blue to scarlet and everything in between, no other animal covers the entire spectrum of colors like birds do. But what about those that are less flashy? Some of the most remarkable birds in the world have brown feathers, flying under the radar altogether.  Maybe you’ve spotted a long-beaked brown bird in your…

Have you spotted a new bird in your garden recently but can’t quite figure out what it is? Well, it could be that you’re looking at the wrong color! With black and blue being relatively close to each other on the color spectrum and birds moving at such rapid speeds, that flash of black you…

Have you spotted a bird in your backyard or in your local bark that you couldn’t identify? You’ve come to the right place! From familiar backyard visitors to those that prefer a little more privacy, here you’ll find 19 yellow birds with black wings.  American Goldfinch Let’s start with one of the most common birds…

Blue, green, yellow, orange. Birds come in a whole variety of different colors. So many that it can be quite difficult to categorize them! That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you.  Below, you’ll find a list of 11 red and black birds. From the famous Northern Cardinal to the lesser-known Red-Winged Blackbird and…

Small black and white birds can be quite difficult to identify. Not only are they almost perfectly camouflaged from their surroundings, but their size means that spotting them in the first place isn’t always that easy. But, if you’ve seen a small black and white bird hopping around your local park or snacking at your…