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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...

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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...

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Ducks vs Geese vs Swans: Spotting the Differences

Ducks, geese, and swans belong to the family Anatidae in the order Anseriformes. Birds in this order are adapted for aquatic living. For this reason, most species have webbed or partially webbed feet.

Eagles of Florida

The 4 Eagle Types Of Florida And Where To Find Them

The Sunshine State is a haven for wildlife, boasting some of the most iconic wilderness areas of North America. From the Florida Keys to the Everglades, Florida is a nature lover’s paradise. And between the forests, grasslands, wetlands, islands...

Owls of Maryland

8 Owls of Maryland and Where to Find Them

The Old Line State might be small, but it sure packs a punch. Between the forests, coastal salt marshes, Appalachian highlands, and Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland’s diverse environment offers birders over 400 species to look out for. Hotspots include...