Birds

The Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is a small, energetic songbird recognized by its blue-gray back, rusty-orange underparts, black eye stripe, and white eyebrow. It is … Read More

The female Downy Woodpecker is a small black-and-white bird commonly seen in woodlands, parks, orchards, and suburban yards across North America. She closely resembles the … Read More

Downy Woodpeckers eat insects, larvae, seeds, nuts, berries, tree sap, and other energy-rich foods. Their diet changes throughout the year depending on what is available. … Read More

Downy Woodpecker nesting begins with the excavation of a small cavity in a dead tree, decaying branch, or other piece of soft wood. These tiny … Read More

The Hairy Woodpecker and Downy Woodpecker are among the most easily confused birds in North America. Both have black-and-white plumage, white backs, spotted wings, and … Read More

The Downy Woodpecker is a small, energetic bird commonly seen in forests, parks, orchards, and residential backyards across North America. Its bold black-and-white feathers, short … Read More

The Black-and-white Warbler is a small migratory songbird known for its bold striped plumage and unusual tree-climbing behavior. Rather than hopping through leaves like most … Read More

The Blackpoll Warbler is a small North American songbird famous for completing one of the most demanding migrations recorded among birds of its size. Breeding … Read More

The White-throated Sparrow is a plump North American songbird recognized by its bright white throat, yellow eyebrow patches, striped crown, and musical whistling song. Although … Read More

The White-crowned Sparrow is a handsome North American songbird recognized by its bold black-and-white head stripes, pale bill, gray breast, and long tail. Often seen … Read More