Which Bird Lives Only in Coastal Mangrove Forests?
Introduction: A Hidden Resident of the Tidal Forests In the humid, salt-soaked forests that fringe the coastlines of Florida, the …
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What’s Up with That Beak? The Strange Face of the Channel-billed Cuckoo
The Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae) doesn’t just turn heads—it demands a double take. With a massive, banana-shaped bill that looks …
Which Bird Flies Across the Pacific to Breed?
Introduction: A Transoceanic Mystery in Feathers Every year, a bird barely known outside the South Pacific undertakes one of the …
Which North American Bird Specializes in Eating Fuzzy Caterpillars?-Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Hidden among the leafy canopies of North America’s forests is a bird that few people ever see, but one that …
Which Bird Lays Its Eggs in Other Birds’ Nests?
Every spring, a familiar two-note call drifts through the woodlands and meadows of Europe and Asia: “cuck-oo, cuck-oo.” It’s a …
Which Woodpecker Breaks All the Rules?
Most woodpeckers follow a predictable script: they cling to tree trunks, drill holes for food, and tap out rhythms on …
What’s That Giant Woodpecker with the Flaming Red Crest in Alabama’s Forests?
Step into Alabama’s woodlands and you might hear it before you see it — a powerful, echoing knock on a …
Northern Flicker: Alabama’s Most Colorful Woodpecker
Among the many woodpeckers that inhabit Alabama’s forests, none display as much visual intrigue as the Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus). …
Discover the Hairy Woodpecker: Alabama’s Woodpecker Known for Its Sharp ‘Peek’ Call
Introduction The Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus) is one of Alabama’s most common and fascinating woodpeckers. Known for its striking black-and-white …
Why It’s Called the Yellow-breasted Chat? And 10 Foods This Songbird Loves
The Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) is one of North America’s most enigmatic songbirds. Known for its bold colors, odd calls, …