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.
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.
What kind of bird has a red face yellow head and body with black and yellow wing feathers?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Kestrel
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.
I believe I have found the answer to my own question. I think the bird I saw was a red bellied woodpecker.
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.
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
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.
What bird is black with yellow eyes?
There are two that I know of. They are the Common Grackle and the Brewer's Blackbird.