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The Baltimore Oriole, named because its colors resemble the colors on Lord Baltimore's coat-of-arms, is a beautiful, brightly colored bird. |
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Pictures of bee-eaters. These colonial breeders dig tunnels in mud banks for their nests. They catch bees and other insects while flying. |
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The Blue Jay is a common North American bird that prefers woodlands and large shade trees. |
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Pictures of Canadian Geese, which are properly known as Canada Geese. |
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The northern cardinal is a distinct-looking songbird found in the eastern half of North America, as well as Mexico. The male cardinal is a brilliant red with a notable crest on his head and a black mask on his face. |
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Gray catbirds can be a bit like bipolar birds, sometimes lurking in dense bushes or trees and other times being quite brave, out in the open and allowing a close approach. |
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The black capped Chickadee is a common bird in the northern half of the United States and south of Canada's tundra. It is a small bird with a black cap and chin and white cheeks. |
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Oh the good old chicken, the most common domesticated animal in the world. There are more chickens in the world than any other bird, as one might imagine given that most people eat their eggs and meat. |
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Cormorant Pictures, taken at Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. |
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Pictures of cranes... the birds, not the construction tools. |
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Pictures of crested tinamou, which live in open, arid spaces. Females lay their eggs in a single nest while the male handles the incubation. Then, females move on to a new male. The eggs are shiny, green, and enamel-like. |
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Pictures of different species of doves, including the mourning dove and the lilac-capped fruit dove. |
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Pictures of ten different species of ducks, both male and female. Perfect for identifying ducks, teaching children, or just enjoying pictures. |
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Beautiful and detailed bald eagle, golden eagle, and ornate hawk-eagle pictures, taken around the world. I have both flying and resting shots. |
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Pictures of Fairy Bluebirds (Irena puella). This species is usually found in pairs, but will gather in large numbers to feast on its favorite fruit, the fig. |
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Pictures of various species of Falcon including teh Peregrine Falconand teh Dwarf Falcon. Also, general information about Falcons. |
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The American Flamingo is the offical name of the pink flamingos we're so used to seeing in zoos throughout the United States. Also common here in captivity is the Greater Flamingo. |
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American or EasternGoldfinches, also known as wild canaries, are common birds throughout North America. It is the state bird of Iowa, Washington and New Jersey. |
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The common grackle is a familiar bird in North America, almost entirely east of the Rocky Mountains. It can be found most anywhere except in the western states and provinces. In the winter it migrates slightly southwest, but still extends itself to the Northeastern United States. |
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Pictures of the great argus bird (Argusiana argus). The great argus is threatened by habitat loss caused by human development. |
|  | Great Crested Flycatchers
The Great Crested Flycatcher is slightly smaller than a Robin. Both males and females have olivey brown upper parts, a gray throat area, and a yellow belly. They sport a bright reddish brown tail and wings, which are very apparent when they take flight. They have a gray bushy crest, which is not always apparent. |
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Pictures of rose-breasted grosbeaks. |
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The Harris Hawk, formerly known as the Bay Winged Hawk, is a rather tame hawk. Both the male and female Harris Hawk are dark brown in coloring with chestnut colored shoulders, thighs and underwings. The bill is yellow with a white, fading into black, crooked down tip. Feet and legs are also yellow. The tail is black and white. These hawks have an impressive 46 inch wing span and stand up to 2 feet tall. |
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Heron pictures taken in the wild at ponds and lakes. Many of these are great blue herons. |
| -tn.jpg) | Hornbills
Pictures of hornbills with detailed information about the bird. Hornbills weigh up to 6.5 pounds and can live to be 47 years old. |
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-tn.jpg) | Juncos
In 1973, 5 sub-species of Juncos were grouped into a single species
known as the Dark-eyed Junco. The 5 species are all close in habitat,
but differ in coloring and range. |
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Pictures of great kiskadee birds, a bird with a brown back, a yellow belly, and a white stripe over its eye. These pictures were taken in Bermuda. |
| -tn.jpg) | Kookaburras
Pictures of kookaburras that I've taken at zoos |
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Mockingbirds are best known for their ability to imitate the sounds of
other birds and insects. Sneaky little guys! They sing while in flight
and while perched. They tend to sing more at night than other mimicking
birds, such as the thrasher. |
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Pictures of mousebirds. They get their name from their soft grey plumage, long tails, and the fact that they creep through dense foliage. They roost in groups, sometimes head down, and are almost entirely vegetarian. |
|  | Mynas
Pictures of common mynas. I only have the one picture because they're not native where I live, but it's a good picture. |
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Pictures of bird nests. |
|  | Nuthatches
Pictures of the White Breasted Nuthatch. |
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The Barn Owl is widespread throughout North America and the rest of the world. However it is uncommon to rare in the wild. |
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Pictures of parrots and other similar colorful birds. |
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Pictures of penguins, the flightless water bird that looks like it's wearing a tuxedo. |
|  | Pheasants
Pheasant pictures that I've taken at home in Woburn, Massachusetts |
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Pictures of pied avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta), a wading bird that lives in Europe, Africa, and central and southern Asia. They eat fish and insects. |
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Pictures of quetzals, which are frugivorous (meaning they consume fruits whole and regurgitate seeds later, which aids in seed dispersal). |
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Pictures of the red-billed quelea, species Quelea Quelea. This bird is the world's most abundant wild bird species. |
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Pictures of robins that I've taken at my house.
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Pictures of African White Spoonbills and Roseate Spoonbills. These birds get their name from the unique shape of their bill. |
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Pictures of several different species of starlings |
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Mute Swans, (Cygnus olor), are members of the Anatidae family, which includes all of the swan species, as well as ducks and geese. Despite their name, they are not in fact mute, but are markedly less vocal than other types of swans. |
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Pictures of Swifts. I think these are all North American swifts. Well, I defintely took the pictures in North America, if that helps. |
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Scarlet Tanager and Opal Rumped Tanager pictures |
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This toucan, whose loud frog-like calls can be heard half a mile away, uses its strong but lightweight beak to eat fruits, insects, reptiles, small birds, and eggs. |
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Pictures of Wild Turkeys that I've taken both in the wild and in farm environments. |
|  | Veeries
Pictures of the veery bird species. |
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Pictures of vultures that I've taken at different zoos and in the wild. Includes pictures of standing and flying vultures. |
|  | Warblers
Crazy people on the Internet have identified these as either Veerbys or Warblers. Please let me know what you think they are.
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Pictures of the golden-backed weaver, also known as Jackson's Weaver (species Ploceus Jacksoni). I also have pictures of the Taveta Golden Weaver (species Ploceus castaneiceps). |
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Woodpecker pictures that I've taken at my house. |
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