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Birdwatching

Birdwatching is a very popular hobby around the world. Finding and identifying all the different species is a challenge. If you enjoy learning the feeding, nesting, and mating habits of birds, this is the category to watch!

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North Caroline state bird?

The Cardinal is the state bird. According to the act (1943 s.b.151 chapter 595) the legislature responded to a request from various bird clubs and garden clubs by canvassing the "the State for votes on the selection of a suitable representative bird" and the Cardinal received the most votes.

Why does a yellow warbler migrate?

It migrates to get more food and escape the harsh winter conditions and lack of food.

What kind of bird is about the size of a Cardinal and has yellow gold body with a tufted head and a small band of black around its eyes?

I believe that you are talking about the waxwing. There is the Bohemian Waxwing which is grayish brown and the larger waxwing. The Cedar Waxwing is smaller than a robin and more of a brown tint than the Bohemian Waxwing. They both have the black eye band, or mask, and they have a yellow band on the tip of the tail.

Where do wood warblers migrate to?

South.

Typically, they head down past the border of the US, into Mexico, or further into Central America or even South America.

It really depends on the species.

Of course, this is assuming you are asking about North American wood warblers, and you are asking where they go in the winter.

How much does a black-capped chickadee weigh?

A black-capped chickadee's weight ranges from 9-14 grams (0.32-0.49 ounces).

What small bird has a white beak?

A Rook has a white beak; as does a Magpie. There are others including at least one type of Pelican.

How long do house sparrows stay in there eggs for?

The house sparrow, which is not a true sparrow, but a weaver finch, grows to around six and a half inches.

Why did people choose the chickadee as the Maine's state bird?

Because it's a tough little bird that isn't impressed by winter weather and seems to thrive in it.

What kind of bird has a black body and brown head?

well it maybe a European starling... there mostly brown with whitish/yellow almost spots.... but they have really long beaks that are yellow or brown.. a fairly medium sized bird as well..

What are the main predators of insect eating birds?

Birds of prey, like Hawks are the main predators of Insect eating Birds. For example the Eurasian Sparrow hawk is the main predator of the Blue tit, Great tit, Wren, Eurasian Robin and Eurasian starling which are all Insect eating Birds.

What age can a baby dove survive on its own?

From a very early age, provided it is properly cared for and has not been injured. Contact a local vet for advice, or a local bird rescue shelter. Be advised that you will be taking on a pet for life, as wild birds raised by humans cannot normally be released into the wild. If you are not sure about your readiness to deal with the matter, take it to a shelter.

http://www.netpets.org/birds/birdresc/birdgrp.html

What colors can a Chickadee see?

They can see all the colors you can see, plus a little into the ultraviolet spectrum.

What does a sparrow look like?

If you're talking about the band Byrd than your asking the wrong people. If you mean the vertebrate bird than you can't be asking this question seriously. A bird has feathers, two wings, a beak, is warm-blooded, has two feet, two eyes, and a claws. Most birds can fly, the birds that can't fly are the emu, ostrich, peacock, and penguin. :0)

How long does an American robin live?

The average lifespan of a wild American robin is approximately two years. The oldest known robin in captivity was fourteen years old.

What bird has orange crown and back of neck black eyes and beak with plain taupe body and black speckled wings?

I believe I have found the answer to my own question. I think the bird I saw was a red bellied woodpecker.

What are Types of birds with blue color?

blue or light blue eggs with blue speckles are robin eggs.

Are all red birds cardinals?

Natural selection. I have not searched for any research data on the www, but it is extremely likely that the depth of colour is related to health and general body condition, so hens will select for depth of colour, hence perpetuating the genes of brightly coloured males in preference to those of less well-coloured males.

When do chickadees migrate?

its all to do with the seasons, it is cold in winter and so their food supply shrinks dramatically

so the travel South where it is warmer and food is more plentiful

How does a Chickadee feed?

They take their beaks and inhale the food.

What bird has black head and orange body with long tail?

what kind of bird is it that has a black body orange chest an dances sometimes

2nd answer:

Sounds very much like a common Robin. The robin, turdus migratorius, is in the thrush family of birds and likes eating berries and earthworms.

Bird with green head and black body?

European (or Common) Starling and the Common Grackle

What bird is black with yellow eyes?

There are two that I know of. They are the Common Grackle and the Brewer's Blackbird.