Sage Grouse have elaborate courtship rituals and the male's strutting display are somewhat of a spectacle for birders to view every spring. Males perform in leks for several hours in the early morning and evening during these spring months. This new design features our male Birdorable Sage Grouse showing off, while a female looks the other way.
We're celebrating the cranes of the world as Crane Week continues! Yesterday we answered a frequently asked question about cranes: Where do cranes live? The answer: Cranes have a nearly cosmopolitan distribution. These tall, long-legged and long-necked birds are found on all continents -- except for Antarctica and...
The fourth bird in our 2014 Bonanza is a North American wader with a curved bill. It's the White-faced Ibis! The White-faced Ibis is one of three ibis species found regularly in the...
Our 2013 Birdorable Bonanza is off to an exciting start with the introduction of the Southern Ground Hornbill. These striking birds are native to parts of southern Africa, where they have carved out a unique niche in the avian world. Southern...
We're adding new birds each day until we reach our 500th Birdorable species! Today's Bonanza bird is the Hawfinch. Look at that massive bill! Hawfinches are bulky birds, with large heads and stout bodies. Their large finch beaks have a metallic look to them....
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