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Eagles in California

California is a haven for eagles, with diverse ecosystems providing ideal habitats for several species. The Golden State’s mountains, coasts, and wetlands provide breeding grounds, hunting sites, and nesting locations for Bald Eagles, Golden...

Red-Tailed Hawk

The 6 Hawks of Georgia

Georgia is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including many species of hawks. These birds of prey are often a highlight for nature enthusiasts, with their powerful wingspans, sharp talons, and impressive hunting skills. Georgia’s mild...

Cut-throat Finch

The 74 African Finches

The African finches belong to the Estrildidae – a diverse family of Old World finches comprising around 146 species divided into approximately 34 genera. The name “finch” is a generic name given to many different birds, including waxbills...

Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)

The 8 Hawks of Tennessee

Tennessee is home to a diverse range of hawk species, each with unique characteristics and behaviors that make them fascinating to observe. Whether soaring high above the landscape or perched on a branch, hawks are some of the most iconic birds of...

Speckled Mousebird

Mousebirds

The mousebirds are a unique group of African birds confined to sub-Saharan Africa. They belong to the order Coliiformes, which is divided into two genera of the family Coliidae. There are six species in total. Taxonomically, they’re most...

Toco Toucan

11 Birds With Orange Beaks

In the bird world, bright colors hold lots of meaning. Bright colors in birds can factor into unusual camouflage, breeding displays, and even status rankings. Often, bright colors in birds are also associated with tropical environments, you’ll see...

A Barred Owl waiting patiently for its prey on a branch

9 Owls of Tennessee

The United States is home to 19 different species of owls and due to Tennessee’s climate and biodiversity, 8 of these species can be found in the state, making it a very owl-filled state in the country! The owls found in Tennessee vary greatly in...

Ferruginous Hawk

11 Hawks in California

Hawks are birds of prey that can turn heads anywhere they fly. What exactly is a hawk, and how do they differ from other birds of prey? Hawks make up some of the birds in the family Accipitridae, even birds without ‘hawk’ in their name such as...

Peregrine Falcon

3 Falcons in North Carolina

Falcons are some of the world’s most adaptable & skilled predators. What exactly is a falcon? These birds of prey are often confused with similar predatory birds such as hawks. ‘Falcons’ include any bird in the genus Falco, even birds without...

Close-up picture of a Merlin falcon

Falcons in Michigan

Michigan is home to a diverse range of avian species, including several falcons. These birds of prey are renowned for their speed, agility, and hunting prowess, making them a fascinating subject of study for bird enthusiasts and wildlife lovers...