Ruby-throated hummingbird is one of the more than 350 hummingbird species in the world. This species is found in North and Central America. Ruby-throated hummingbird is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America. They are primarily woodland birds, occupying mixed woodlands, deciduous forests, and woodland openings and … Read more
The wood thrush is a North American songbird. It is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The wood thrush’s living and breeding range extends from Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia in southern Canada to northern Florida and from the Atlantic coast to the Missouri River and the eastern Great … Read more
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is the most recognizable swan species and is famed for its grace and beauty. The mute swan is native to Europe and Asia. It is partially migratory throughout northern latitudes in Europe and Asia, as far … Read more
The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove or the rain dove. There are five subspecies of mourning dove: • Eastern (Zenaida macroura carolinensis) • Clarion Island (Zenaida macroura clarionensis) • West Indian (Zenaida macroura macroura) • Western (Zenaida macroura … Read more
The American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. The geographic range of these falcons stretches from Alaska southward to the southern tip of South America. They permanently reside in all, or parts of 35 of the 48 contiguous US states, the Gulf of California, northwest and central Mexico, … Read more
The northern goshawk is a medium-large raptor in the family Accipitridae. As a species in the genus Accipiter, the goshawk is often considered a “true hawk”. The scientific name is Latin; Accipiter is “hawk”, from accipere, “to grasp”, and gentilis is “noble” or “gentle” because in the Middle Ages only the nobility were permitted to … Read more
The barred owl (Strix varia), also known as northern barred owl or hoot owl is a large species of owl native to eastern North America. It is found throughout southwestern Canada, Washington, Oregon and northern California. Its range extends throughout the eastern United States including Florida and Texas. The barred owl is arboreal, living in coniferous … Read more
The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a species of owl. Three subspecies are recognized: • Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) • Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) • California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) It is native to western North America. The spotted owl is found from southwestern British Columbia south through the mountains of … Read more
Tawny owls or brown owls are a species of owl with the scientific name Strix aluco. They are found discontinuously across temperate Eurasia from Great Britain and the Iberian Peninsula eastwards to western Siberia. Tawny owls live in open, deciduous, or mixed forest or woodland, agricultural areas with trees, parks, and large gardens, preferring locations … Read more