When we announce a new Birdorable on this blog we often make a fun photo with the bird in its original setting. Here's a collection of some of these Birdorable snapshots that were earlier published on this blog. Which one do you like best? There's actually a

The California Condor has been selected as Audubon California's Bird of the Year for 2011. The endangered species won the title after receiving nearly 35% of the almost 10,000 votes cast in the annual election. The condor beat out the Black Oystercatcher, Western Snowy Plover,

If you think our Birdorable birds are cute as adults, what about when they are babies? Below are some baby photos (shared via Flickr) of the Black-capped Chickadee. Black-capped Chickadees nest in tree cavities. They will also use nest boxes to raise their young, which occurs during...

Today a striking bird from southern Africa joins Birdorable. It's the Bokmakierie! The Bokmakierie is a vibrant and charismatic bird that's as interesting as it is melodious. Native to Southern Africa, the Bokmakierie is a bush-shrike, known for its striking yellow and green plumage and a loud, melodious call. The...