Here's a sneak peek at the first bird in this year's Bonanza. This striking little goose, named for the color of its breast, breeds in Siberia and winters in southeastern Europe. On Monday, we'll reveal the identity of this mystery waterfowl as we kick off the 2024 event! Can you guess which goose we'll be featuring?
Today’s new Birdorable is a small type of songbird found in Australia: the Rose Robin! Rose Robins live in wet forest habitat in southeastern Australia. They feed on a variety of insects, beetles, and spiders. They are named for the pretty rose-pink breast...
Today we’re adding a species found across a wide range in the eastern United States: the White-eyed Vireo! White-eyed Vireos are found in scrubby forest habitat. They are migratory, with their winter range extending down into Central America and the Caribbean. They eat...
Earlier this month, the Iiwi ('I'iwi), a beautiful Hawaiian finch, was introduced as the American Birding Association's Bird of the Year for 2018. We think it's an interesting and excellent choice! In 2016 Hawaii was added the ABA Birding area by popular vote,...
We're celebrating flamingos this week! Let's learn about these pink beauties -- here are some frequently asked questions about flamingos. Why do flamingos stand on one leg? The true reason that flamingos often stand one leg has long been debated. One popular theory is that a bird can conserve body...
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