the golden-crowned kinglet is one of the smallest north american birds, only 3-4 inches long. the kinglet is found throughout north america, and is generally approachable by humans. kinglets feed mainly off of insects along with fruit and seeds.
the bananaquit is a small bird native to mexico and south america. researchers aren’t exactly sure what family the bananaquit is a part of; for now, they have tentatively been placed with tanagers. bananaquits feed mainly off of nectar, as well as fruit and small insects.
the malayan banded-pitta is a bird native to a small range in asia including thailand. the pitta is known for its colorful plumage, something it shares with other members of the pitta family. they feed mainly on insects and arachnids, foraging on the ground.
the eastern bluebird is native to eastern north america, and are one of three bluebird species. bluebirds feed mainly off of insects – grubs and caterpillars are favorites, and when provided by humans, mealworms. due to their diet, they can be greatly affected by pesticides, and at one time they became rare due to population loss from accidental poisoning.
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