it irritates me to no end when people say north american birds are dull in comparison to other countries’ birds
blue jay
american kestrel
painted bunting
yellow-throated vireo
cerulean warbler
baltimore oriole
american goldfinch
northern cardinal
Tag: north america
although vultures are often stereotyped as cunning and menacing, most species of vulture rarely hunt, and clean up carcasses. many of them have learned to follow along roads and visit landfills due to the high amount of carrion. the black vulture is found from the united states to south america. when they do occasionally feed off sources other than dead animals, it is typically small & injured mammals, or bird eggs.
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the house finch is a small north american finch. house finches mainly eat seeds, along with berries, fruit and insects. house finches are closely related to the purple finch, but the male has redder coloration, and they are typically more territorial.
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northern mockingbirds are found in north america, mexico, and small areas in south america. known for their extensive ability to mimic, mockingbirds can produce sounds of other birds, car alarms, animal sounds, and more. mockingbirds are frequently seen in urban habitats like parks.
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two blue jays investigate a feeding station. native to north america, blue jays are a member of the corvid family, which also includes crows and ravens. the corvid family is known for thee intelligence and recorded tool use in several species.
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a feral budgerigar and quaker parrot feed alongside each other on spilled popcorn. through budgerigars are native to australia and quaker parrots are native to south america, both parrots have established feral populations in the united states, and surprise some by being commonly found in urban environments.
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indigo buntings are a small member of the cardinal family found in north america (and south america during the winter). in fall and winter, the male and female buntings look the same, but in spring males molt into striking blue plumage.
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the scarlet tanager is a small, brightly colored member of the cardinal family native to north america. in winter, males and females look very similar, but in spring males molt into brilliant red plumage.
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gardening for birds resources
a list of helpful sources and tips about making your garden bird friendly! (note: some of these may be north america centric as that’s where i live + know the most resources from) there’s resources regardless of garden size, location, or weather! with increasing habitat loss for all kinds of birds, it’s growing more important to create backyard habitats.
audubon’s native plants database
designing a bird-friendly garden
10 plants for a bird-friendly yard
guide to birdscaping your garden
landscaping with birds in mind
attracting more backyard birds
attracting birds for beginners
balcony gardens with native plants
food sources for birds without bird feeders
how to make your yard bird-friendly
loving birds from inside a glass house
american goldfinches primarily feed off of seeds from flower heads, with some preferred foods being thistle and sunflowers. their diet has an incredibly high percentage of seeds, though it is supplemented by fruits, berries, and insects.
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