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The 10 Types Of Hawks In Iowa And Where To Find Them

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...

Eastern screech owl

11 Owls in Wisconsin

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...

Downy Woodpecker

7 Woodpeckers in Tennessee and Where to Find Them

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...

Barred owl

The 9 Owl Types Of New Jersey And Where to Find Them

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...

American Three-Toed Woodpecker

10 Woodpecker Species of Michigan: Residents and Vagrants

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...

Common Myna

Backyard Birds of Hawaii: Abundant Exotics

Located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 3400 kilometres off the west coast of the United States, Hawaii is a dream holiday destination for many people. This island state is less known for its birdlife, but the birdlife is prolific. Hawaii has an...

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

The 8 Woodpecker Species of Missouri: Those That Remain

Missouri (MO) is located in a part of the United States with a convergence of bioregions. Therefore, the state contains an extensive range of habitats. Those habitats include bottomland swamps, hardwood forests, upland forests, tallgrass prairies...

long eared owl

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), also known as the Northern Long-eared Owl, is a slender, medium-sized owl belonging to the Strigidae family. It is a widespread species, distributed extensively across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, the...