With a diverse array of habitats and ecosystems, Florida is home to a number of fascinating and unique species of Woodpeckers. From the striking Pileated Woodpecker with its distinctive appearance, to the elusive Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, which is...
Georgia (GA) is located in the southeastern United States and contains many protected areas, making it a great state to visit for birding. Habitats in the state include vast swamps, almost entirely untouched coastlines, wetlands, woodlands, and high...
Texas is one of the largest states in the United States, encompassing a diverse range of habitats and positioned along the flight paths of many migratory species. Add that all together, and you get an extremely impressive bird list of 670 species...
Illinois is home to 9 of the 19 different species of owls found in the United States, making it one of the most diverse states for owl spotting. The owls found in Illinois are diverse in size, shape, and behavior. While some species are common to...
The state of Hawaii is a well-known holiday destination with a bird list of nearly 280 species. The islands have many introduced species that people see quickly in urban and suburban environments. Still, there is also a diverse range of native...
Eagles are magnificent birds to observe, with wingspans larger than adult humans and heights equivalent to that of children. They soar through the sky searching for food with their extraordinary vision, and watching them hunt is an unforgettable...
The Struthioniformes, also called the Ratites, are a diverse group of flightless birds. Most species are large and long-legged, but they range in size from the common ostrich at nine feet tall to the chicken-sized kiwis. Aside from the ostriches of...
Michigan is home to a variety of hawks, with some species being more common than others. Eight species are recognized on the state’s checklist as native to the area. Hawks are birds of prey known for their strong beaks, sharp vision, and swift...
Florida offers excellent birding opportunities in the range of habitats that the state possesses. In the south of the state, the climate is subtropical, and many rare bird species that do not occur elsewhere in the United States are attracted to the...
Ibises are wading birds of the Threskiornithidae family. They fall under the order Pelicaniiformes, together with spoonbills. Waders are a diverse group of birds that feed by wading through shallow waters. To facilitate this, they typically have...