The Shoebill: Discovering the Majestic Mystique of Africa’s Fascinating Shoe-Billed Stork

The shoebill is a member of the Balaeniciptidae family. It is also called the shoe-billed stork, the whale-headed stork, and the whalebill. It is a bird that’s hard to miss…

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The Hornbill: Unraveling the Magnificence of Nature’s Avian Crown Jewel

The hornbill is the common term for the Bucerotidae family, which consists of different species. Both the scientific name and the common name are inspired by the bird’s unique bill. (The…

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Graceful Beauty of the Orient: The Japanese Paradise Flycatcher

The Japanese paradise flycatcher is from the Monarchidae family, also called the monarchs. Another name for the Japanese paradise flycatcher is the black paradise flycatcher. While the name suggests that it hails…

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Dancing on the Breeze: The Ethereal Beauty of the White Tern

The white tern goes by a host of other names like fairy tern, angel tern, white noddy, and the common white tern. It is linked to the little white tern,…

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The Gila Woodpecker: Nature’s Desert Drummer and Master of Cacti

Scientific Name: Melanerpes uropygialis Length: 8 to 10 inches Weight: 1.8 to 2.8 ounces Wingspan: 15.8 to 16.5 inches Habitat: Deserts, Dry forests Where Found: North America Conservation Status: Least Concern The Gila woodpecker dwells in the…

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The American Goldfinch: Nature’s Radiant Sunflower Visitor

Scientific Name: Spinus Tristus Length: 3.9 to 4.7 inches Weight: 0.4 to 0.7 ounces Habitat: Fields, meadows, gardens Where Found: North America Conservation Status: Least Concern The American goldfinch belongs to the finch family, and it…

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Wilson’s Warbler: Exploring the Delicate Beauty of Nature’s Yellow Songbird

Scientific Name: Cardellina pusilla  Length: 3.9 to 4.7 inches Weight: 0.2 to 0.3 ounces Habitat: woodlands, forests Where Found: Americas Conservation Status: Least Concern The Wilson’s warbler is from the family of New World Warblers known…

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The Lesser Goldfinch: A Delicate Avian Jewel of Golden Splendor and Grace

Scientific Name: Spinus psaltria Length: 3.5 to 4.7 inches Weight: 0.28 to 0.31 ounce Habitat: Places with trees and shrubs (except dense forests) Where Found: The Americas Conservation Status: Least Concern The lesser goldfinch is classified…

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A Closer Look at the Red-Whiskered Bulbul: Exploring Nature’s Dazzling Feathered Beauty

In the realm of avian wonders, there exists a captivating creature known as the Red-Whiskered Bulbul. With its vibrant plumage, melodious songs, and graceful presence, this bird effortlessly captures the…

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USDA’s Historic Investment: Expanding Partnership to Enhance Wildlife Conservation with Additional Programs

The Golden-winged Warbler is one of many species that will benefit from this conservation funding. Photo © Michael Stubblefield American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a proud recipient of the recently…

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