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...
Eagles are some of the most awe-inspiring birds to watch. These huge animals have a wingspan larger than adult humans and are as tall as children. They soar high in the sky scouting for food with their incredibly vision. Watching eagles hunt is an...
The pelicans, which belong to the Pelecanidae family, are large waterbirds found worldwide. They primarily inhabit warm regions. The diet of a Pelican consists mainly of fish. They often catch the fish by expanding the throat pouch which must be...
Finches are small to medium-sized birds well known in the suburbs of North American and made famous by Darwin for his work with the evolution of species. Illinois is home to 9 different finch species, some of the breeding in the state, while others...
Alaska is possibly the best state for birding in the United States as it attracts vast numbers of migratory waders, massive congregations of Bald Eagles, an abundance of seabirds that pass by the coastline and contains ample pristine nesting...
Situated in the Midwestern region of the United States, Ohio is known for hosting the “Biggest Week in American Birding”, where the self-proclaimed “Warbler Capital of the World” plays host to many migratory warblers in locations like the famous...
The state of Virginia (VA) encompasses a wide range of habitats, such as coastal wetlands, marshlands, mountain habitats, urban preserves, and islands – stretching from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic coastline in the...
Illinois, the Prairie State, is home to 8 different hawk species, and offers hawk-watching experiences year-round! Hawks are part of a group of birds called “birds of prey” who uses their sharp vision, strong beaks and pointy talons to catch prey in...
Texas is the second largest state in the United States and contains many of the most renowned birding destinations in the country. Located in the southeast and bordering Mexico, Texas comprises a variety of habitats from coastlines to cypress swamps...
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...