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Songbirds
Members of the order of Passeriformes, with 4000 species worldwide, songbirds are known for their melodic abilities. Our Songbirds category is for questions regarding how to observe, identify, and attract these feathered music makers.
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orioles get their food by using there beaks to dig up dirt and they eat whatever insects they find
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 does the mockingbird represent for texas?
According to the proclamation of January 31, 1927, the reasons that the bird was chosen the state bird included that:
"it is a singer of distinctive type, a fighter for the protection of his home, falling if need be, in its defense, like any true Texan."
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.
Do cardinal birds live in Idaho?
Forests and suburban areas of North America, mainly east of the Rockies.
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 sound does a yellow warbler bird make?
Sounds like a cheerful, tsee, tsee, tsee, tee tee wee or weet weet tsee tsee, given rapidly.Variable in pitch.
What colors can a Chickadee see?
They can see all the colors you can see, plus a little into the ultraviolet spectrum.
The major effect is reduced reproductive success due to it causing a reduction in eggshell thickness, which in turn leads to the eggs being broken.
Why are digging up hedges and poisoning snails problems for the song thrush?
Digging up hedges takes away the bird's home and poisoning snails takes away their food.
The Blue Tit is usually 12 centimetres (4.7 in) long with a wingspan of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) for all genders, and weighs about 11 grams (0.39 oz).
Where did the bird in the house superstition originate?
It is believed that if a bird flys in your home someone in your family will die
What color is a blue birds egg?
Blackbirds are black obv!
well actually they are very dark blue if you look closley! - My English teacher said.
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.
Why does the cardinal bird sing at night?
No. Cardinals remain quiet at night when they roost. The reason they are silent after dark is so night predators cannot locate them. If disturbed however they will call out and seek a safer roost.
What bird has a yellow beak the crow or the raven?
Yes, and there are ones with red on the wings too.
Does a blue tit bird have a backbone?
Yes. The penguin is a bird, and therefore a vertebrate, menaing it has a backbone. All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians have backbones.
