Limpkin Guide: A Unique Wading Bird of Wetlands
With its mournful call drifting over moonlit swamps and its long legs striding purposefully through reeds and water lilies, the …
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Purple Gallinule: The Rainbow Bird of the Wetlands
With feathers that shimmer like sunlight on water and feet that stride atop lily pads, the Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) …
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis): Behavior, Range, and Nesting Habits
With their tall, elegant stature and haunting bugle calls that echo across wetlands, Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) are among the …
American Coots: Masters of Marshes and Quiet Lakes
With their charcoal plumage, ruby-red eyes, and oversized lobed feet, American Coots (Fulica americana) often confound casual observers. Are they …
Wings of Fire: Discover the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in the Wild
Glinting like a jewel in midair, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the most widespread hummingbird species in eastern North …
Cassia Crossbill in Idaho: The State’s Unique Endemic Bird
Introduction to the Cassia Crossbill Idaho is home to many unique wildlife species, but the Cassia Crossbill stands out as …
Why Is It Called a “Cuckoo”? Tracing the Name Behind the Call
Few birds have names as evocative and instantly recognizable as the cuckoo. The moment we hear the word, many of …
Michigan’s Common Loons: Ghostly Divers of the Northern Lakes
Introduction: The Haunting Call of the North Echoing across the mirror-like surfaces of Michigan’s northern lakes, the eerie, flute-like calls …
Hawaiian Kingfishers: Saving One, Watching the Other
Kingfishers are often associated with bright plumage, quick movements, and riverside perches. But in the Hawaiian Islands, these birds tell …
Top 15 Most Iconic Butterflies in the U.S.
Butterflies are among nature’s most enchanting creatures, their delicate wings painted in breathtaking hues that seem to dance in the …