Birdwatching

Ah, what a lovely question! The bird you're thinking of is likely the Eastern Kingbird. Its distinctive feature is its striking black and white plumage, with tail feathers that often appear to be pointed sideways. Nature has a way of surprising us with its beauty and uniqueness!

A baby kite is called a chick. In ornithology, a chick refers to a young bird of any species, including kites. Chicks are typically born helpless and dependent on their parents for food and protection until they are able to fend for themselves.

I believe that they are Black Throated Magpie Jays.

Birds can often be seen moving their heads in order to change their visual relationship to something.

Some birds' eyes are placed much nearer the sides of the head than in humans, giving the birds a greater overall field of view.

Starlings sleep in large communal roosts, often gathering in trees or structures such as bridges or buildings. They may seek out sheltered locations to protect themselves from predators and the elements during the night.

The bird you are describing is likely an Oystercatcher. It has black and white plumage with a distinctive long, orange beak. Oystercatchers are known for their foraging behavior along shorelines and mudflats.

Mourning doves are non-migratory in most of their range, particularly in regions with mild winters. However, populations in northern regions may migrate southward to warmer areas in the autumn and return in the spring as temperatures become more favorable. They typically migrate to southern states in the United States and into Mexico for the winter.

Sometimes, yes. "The male's territorial and courtship call is a series of mournful cooing notes, with the second note stressed and higher in pitch than the other: oo-wah-hoo-oo-oo. This call may be mistaken for the hooting of a distant owl."

Well, squabs (Baby Pigeons) feed on crop milk so I don't think you should feed them seeds or that stuff until they are old enough. (Note: I'm not exactly a pro with squabs so go get some proper info from a real professional (I know lots about grown up pigeons!).)

Soaring birds are too heavy to fly for long distances under their own power, so they gain altitude for free by circling inside columns of rising air called thermals. When they get sufficient altitude, they leave the thermal and glide to the next one. That, BTW, is exactly the way sailplane pilots travel cross-country.

yes a mallard is a herbivore for its theeth cannot feast on meat for there teeth are too brittle Mallards are common ducks and mostly eat the seeds of grasses and sedges and the leaves, stems, and seeds of aquatic plants. However, they occasionally eat insects and crustaceans and molluscs, especially when they are young. So, in answer to your question, mallards are mostly plant eaters but I suppose their varied diet would mean they are classed as omnivores.

Carbon, in the form of diamonds.

Ground-up garnets are also used, in the form of a coating stuck to abrasive materials such as disks for angle-grinders and the best kinds of "sand-paper".

Birds that eat seeds include finches, sparrows, doves, cardinals, and towhees. These birds have specialized beaks that are adapted for cracking open seeds and consuming them. Offering bird feeders with seeds is a great way to attract these seed-eating birds to your yard.

The bird you are describing could be a Dark-eyed Junco. They are small sparrows with a combination of gray, black, white, and sometimes a hint of blue in their plumage. These birds are common in Ohio during the winter months.

Yes, there are several bird song datasets available online that include recordings of multiple examples of the same and different bird species. Examples include the Xeno-canto database and the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. These datasets can be used for various research purposes in the field of ornithology and machine learning.

Birds have tendons in their legs that automatically lock when they perch, allowing them to grip onto branches even when they are asleep. Additionally, their feet are designed to clasp tightly around a perch, providing stability. This adaptation ensures that birds remain securely in place while they rest.

Five feet deep and five feet wide= 25 feet squared

A baby dove typically has grey and white feathers. Doves are known for their soft, muted colors and are often found in urban and suburban areas. Their coloring aids in camouflage and protection from predators.

No, storks and cranes are not the same. While they may look similar at first glance, they belong to different families of birds. Storks are known for their long necks and legs and are typically found in wetlands, while cranes are known for their elaborate courtship displays and are often seen in grasslands and marshes.

The scientific name for a black crow is Corvus brachyrhynchos.

The key term for a repeating pattern of rhythm and rhyme is "meter." Meter refers to the rhythmic structure of a poem, created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in each line, and rhyme scheme refers to the pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem.

In the poem "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer, the nest of the robin is mentioned as being nestled in the branches of the tree. The speaker describes the tree as a home for the birds, highlighting its role in providing shelter and beauty to nature.

The bird you are referring to is the Sandgrouse. Sandgrouse are a family of birds found in arid regions, primarily in Africa and Asia. They have a unique adaptation that allows them to survive in water-scarce environments. Rather than drinking water directly, they obtain moisture from various sources.

A house finch.