The most common brood parasite in North America, the Brown-headed Cowbird, is a relatively small, stocky passerine belonging to the Icteridae family – the blackbird family. This species is sexually dimorphic, but both sexes have a short, thick...
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There are many different types of hawks in Florida, some more common than others. It is generally said that 8 species are recognized on the states checklists as native species. Hawks are one of many types of birds of prey, and are predatory animals...
California is the third largest large state of the United States, situated on the west coast. The state has an enormous number of birds, with over 700 species – the largest bird count of any state. The fantastic bird diversity is due to its...
Iowa may be known as a land of agriculture, but the state also holds a variety of natural habitats such as forests, lakes, prairies and wetlands. These habitats attract many bird species, with over 430 species recorded in the state. Amongst the...
In birds and wildlife photography often, photographers need to use the full capacity of their cameras. Photographing wildlife requires a fast camera, with a high resolution and a solid build quality of all the. Obviously, the best cameras for bird...
The United States is home to 19 different species of owls and due to Wisconsin’s climate and biodiversity, 11 of these species can be found in the state, making it one of the most owl-filled states in the country! The owls found in Wisconsin vary...
Hummingbirds are some of the most interesting birds in the animal kingdom. Even though their eggs are the size of a jelly bean, they can travel thousands of miles every year and fly faster than 60 mph! When most people think of however hummingbirds...
The state of Tennessee (Tn) contains more than 430 species of birds. The reason for the large number of recorded birds is the state’s geography, stretching across a large area of the southern United States. The state is bordered by iconic...
Situated in the northeastern United States, New Jersey is one of the top birdwatching states in the country. The state contains a massively diverse array of habitats and is located along the Atlantic Flyway migration route. That means many bird...
The state of Michigan (MI) – located in the Midwestern region of the United States – is surrounded by many of the Great Lakes. Michigan contains a unique composition of habitats and hosts a wide variety of bird species – totalling...