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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!
1,175 Questions
Why do the goldfinches disappear?
American Goldfinches will come to feeders, they're just picky about the type of feeder and the seed. Goldfinches like thistle or "Nyjer" seed best and they like specially designed cylinderical or tube shaped feeders with the holes below the perches so they tip upside down to eat. We have had a family of goldfinches coming to our feeder all summer. Goldfinches also like sunflower seed, the small black variety especialy.
What do the birds have to do to survive?
Birds were some of the first creatures identified in the creation of the theory of evolution. Birds adapt to their habitats by the color of their plumage, the shapes of their beaks, the size of the bird itself, and the shape of their feet.
Do ravens and crows migrate in murders?
A murder of crows is a group of three or more of them. It is believed that they got this distinction because a group of crows would gather together to determine the fate of another crow in their group. Many times this led to the murder of the said cow.
What is the value of a first edition Field Guide to Birds by Roger Tory Peterson in Fai Condition?
There are good articles about the first edition and the values of those books available at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute website. More information is needed about your book prior to assigning a value. At their homepage, click on "World of Roger Tory Peterson."
How do you get rid of purple grackles?
when filling up your feeder add a small amount of curry powder to the seed, for some reason Grackles hate it and small birds such as sparrows LOVE it. -bird man
What is the life span of a rose breasted grosbeak?
Most songbirds in the family Fragilidae, usually live to seven years maximum.
Where can you see a dusky see side sparrow?
Sadly, the only place you can see a Dusky is in a few museums or photographs. (See the link below.)
The Dusky seaside sparrow was a local subspecies of the seaside sparrow that lived in the salt marshes of the St. John's River and Merritt Island, Florida.
Duskies rarely traveled more than two miles during their lifetimes, and by 1983 they were seriously depleted due primarily to DDT poisoning and habitat destruction. In late 1983 the last four living Dusky seaside sparrows were taken to Walt Disney World Resort, to continue crossbreeding and living out their days in a protected habitat on the Discovery Island nature reserve. The last one died on June 17, 1987 at the ripe old age of 8 years.
Dusky seaside sparrows were declared extinct in December of 1990.
Which Birds fly away in autumn?
Britain has many summer visitors. Amongst the most common are: Swallows; House Martins and Sand Martins; Terns and most Warblers (e.g. Reed, Sedge, Willow Grasshopper and Garden Warblers and Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat).
Some, like Chiffchaff and Blackcap used to be summer visitors but now sometimes overwinter in Britain.
What kind of bird has a brown head and a blue body seen in NC?
The male blue grosbeak has brown wings, but your bird could be one in the process of moulting, or replacing old feathers with new ones, giving it an unusual appearance. If the bird is smaller, could be an indigo bunting, going through the same moulting process.
For chicks, just about any kind of omnivorous or carnivorous animal or bird will eat them. Examples are: crows, seagulls, dogs, cats, coyotes, foxes, hawks, kestrels, and snakes. Chicks fall prey due to the lack of ability to outrun a predator or when they're "playing dead" or "pretending they're a rock".
For adults, their #1 predator is the Peregrine Falcon. They kill and eat more killdeer than any other predator. Next would be hawks such as Cooper's Hawks, domestic cats, owls, and coyotes. Adults are most likely to be killed while protecting a nest or young or incubating eggs. Or, they get caught due to inattentiveness, while sleeping, or overestimating their ability to escape.
Does the Mother Goose come back to the nest after some of the other babies have hatched and left?
yes
What is the reason white mark in head?
A white mark on the head can be caused by several factors, including skin conditions like vitiligo, which leads to loss of pigmentation, or conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. It may also result from trauma or injury to the skin that causes a change in color as it heals. Additionally, fungal infections like tinea capitis can lead to patches of lighter skin. If the mark persists or is concerning, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis.
What does it mean when you see a blue bird?
Nothing in particular. It may mean you are a birdwatcher or just observant.
In the UK it would mean you were visiting a zoo. Contrary to the words of a famous song by Dame Vera Lynn, bluebirds are not indigenous.
