Category: Birds Blog

  • How Long Do Sparrows Live? The Lifespan Of Various Sparrows

    How Long Do Sparrows Live? The Lifespan Of Various Sparrows

    Did you know the oldest recorded wild house sparrow was 15 years and 9 months old when found in Texas in 2004? In captivity, sparrows were recorded to live up to 23 years. Do sparrows usually live longer, or is it just an exception? For that, you’ll need to know: How long do sparrows live?…

  • Do Cardinals Use Birdhouses? The Fact You Didn’t Know

    Do Cardinals Use Birdhouses? The Fact You Didn’t Know

    What could be more amazing than watching wild birds, particularly northern cardinals, build their nests, lay eggs, hatch babies, and raise their young in your backyard? But, cardinals usually build their nests in secluded areas, like dense foliage and thick shrubs, to protect them from potential predators and other aggressive birds. Now, the question is,…

  • Where Do Cardinals Build Their Nests? Birds Advice

    Where Do Cardinals Build Their Nests? Birds Advice

    When someone tells you the red bird, the first bird that comes to your mind is the northern cardinal. These medium-sized, stout birds have bright red plumage, a sharp red crest on their heads, a large, long tail, and a short bill. Now, the question is, where do cardinals build their nests? Cardinals, in general,…

  • Do Woodpeckers Get Headaches? Or Brain Injuries?

    Do Woodpeckers Get Headaches? Or Brain Injuries?

    Have you ever heard a woodpecker pecking on trees or any hard surfaces? These fascinating birds peck up to 18 to 22 times per second at a force of 1,200 to 1,400 g’s, and around 12,000 pecks per day! Woodpeckers peck nearly 10 times greater than what would cause headaches in humans. Now, a question…

  • Do Hummingbirds Eat Seeds? A Helpful BirdsAdvice Guide

    Do Hummingbirds Eat Seeds? A Helpful BirdsAdvice Guide

    Have you ever seen hummingbirds taking fluffs from cattail plants? In nesting seasons, these tiniest birds take these seeds for building their nests between March and July. In fact, they eat sweet nectar from flowers and backyard feeders, and small insects in the air. Now, the question is, “Do hummingbirds eat seeds?” The answer is…

  • Which Birds Make Mud Nests? Everything You Need To Know

    Which Birds Make Mud Nests? Everything You Need To Know

    Birds seem to be wonderful when they’re with the family in the nests. Some birds construct round nests in trees, while others make hanging nests that swing with the air. You may find a few beautiful birds that make their nests with mud. Now, you might be wondering which birds make mud nests? Cliff swallows,…

  • 9 EXCLUSIVE Ways To Attract Blue Jays To Your Yard

    9 EXCLUSIVE Ways To Attract Blue Jays To Your Yard

    Since blue jays are too noisy, aggressive, and messy, many people don’t like them in their backyard. But, we love blue jays and like to see them moving here and there in our backyard. If you love blue jays like us, you should know how to attract blue jays to your yard. We have made…

  • Which Birds Make Hanging Nests? 10 Pendulous Nest Birds

    Which Birds Make Hanging Nests? 10 Pendulous Nest Birds

    Do birds only make nests in trees? The interesting fact is many birds make nests by digging holes in the ground or wood. When it comes to making nests in trees, some species are out there that make hanging nests, either pendulous or pensile nests. Now, you might be wondering which birds make hanging nests?…

  • 10 Birds That Look Like Hawks | Red-Tailed Hawk

    10 Birds That Look Like Hawks | Red-Tailed Hawk

    When it comes to the largest birds of prey in the world, red-tailed hawks are definitely on the list. These formidable predators are commonly available all over the United States and Canada. Some other predatory birds are out there that look pretty similar to red-tailed hawks, which may confuse you a lot. In order to…

  • 10 Birds That Look Like Egrets | Great Egret

    10 Birds That Look Like Egrets | Great Egret

    Great egrets are bright white wading birds that live in both saltwater and freshwater habitats. These birds have S-curved necks, relatively small heads, dagger-like bills, small rounded eyes, and long legs. However, some other birds are out there that look quite similar to great egrets, which may confuse you. If you want to tell them…