Birds

Wild Turkey

August 7, 2020October 24, 2023

Here’s a bit of Wild Turkey 101 for you. What do Wild Turkeys eat? They are considered omnivores so they eat both plants and animals, depending on what is available. Some of the staples of their diet include grass, fruits, corn, snails, worms and insects. Can Wild Turkeys fly? Yes…they are actually very good flyers for short distances. What are Wild Turkey sounds? A gobble of course! The gobble is a loud, rapid gurgling sound made by male turkeys. Its one of the principle vocalizations of the male Wild Turkey and is used primarily in the spring to let hens know he is close.

How can you tell a female Wild Turkey from a male? Females lack the large tail and are much less iridescent than males. And their wattles are smaller and less colorful than a male’s. Where do Wild Turkeys live in North America? They live year-round in open forests with interspersed clearings in 49 states (excluding Alaska), parts of Mexico, and parts of Canada.

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Eastern Meadowlark

ByGeorge Lindemann and Beatriz Lindemann September 1, 2020October 24, 2023

The Eastern Meadowlark’s latin name is Sturnella magna. They are found in eastern North America and South America. Their preferred habitat is grasslands, open savannas, and prairies. The Eastern Meadowlark breeds from March through August. An Eastern Meadowlark nest is built in well-concealed areas on the ground, often in a shallow depression and usually in…

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Northern Mockingbird

ByGeorge Lindemann and Beatriz Lindemann July 14, 2020October 24, 2023

Here are some interesting Northern Mockingbird facts. This bird enjoys making its presence known. It usually sits conspicuously on high vegetation, fences, eaves, or telephone wires, or runs and hops along the ground. It is the only mockingbird native to the United States. Found alone or in pairs throughout the year, mockingbirds aggressively chase off…

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Eastern Whip-Poor-Will

ByTiffany Crockett August 5, 2020October 24, 2023

What is a Whippoorwill? Officially, it’s an Eastern Whip-poor-will and its latin name is Antrostomus vociferus. It lives in North America. Their preferred habitat is leafy woodlands, moist forests, and deciduous woodlands. The Eastern Whip-poor-will (also referred to as a Whippoorwill bird) breeds through May and June. They winter in southern parts. Their population is…

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Black-throated Green Warbler

ByTiffany Crockett August 10, 2021October 27, 2023

When looking at Black-throated Green Warbler photos, you’ll see a medium-sized warbler similar in size and shape to many others in the Setophaga genus. It is plump and seemingly large-headed, with a thick, straight bill and short tail. The brilliantly colored male often perches out in the open to sing, perhaps on a high twig…

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Eastern Bluebird

ByTiffany Crockett October 5, 2020October 25, 2023

The Eastern Bluebird’s Latin name is Sialia sialis. They are found east of the Rocky Mountains, southern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and southeastern Arizona to Nicaragua. An Eastern Bluebird nest will most likely be found in open country, pine savannas, ponds, open woodlands, and forest openings. These areas are the preferred Eastern Bluebird…

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White-Breasted Nuthatch

ByGeorge Lindemann and Beatriz Lindemann August 24, 2020October 24, 2023

White-Breasted Nuthatch Sound The White-Breasted Nuthatch’s latin name is Sitta carolinensis. It lives all over North America. The White-Breasted Nuthatch’s preferred habitat is forests, woodlands, shady trees, along rivers, roads, and clearings. Their breeding season is between early May and mid June. White-Breasted Nuthatch eggs are very distinctive looking – usually heavily marked with light…

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