The small birds in your backyard may not be all colorful, yet some will showcase an abundance of colors in their plumage but also the color of their beaks. One group of small backyard birds that I want to discuss in this article are those with bright orange beaks. In some cases, the orange beak … Read more
In this article, I’m going to focus on black birds whose plumage features white half moons of the wings. It’s not uncommon for the wings of the birds to be a different color than that of the rest of the plumage. Wings may also have a contrasting color with the rest of the body or … Read more
When it comes to the size of hawks, small is relative seeing how these predatory birds are by nature generally larger specimens than many other bird species. Even so, there are a few hawk species that don’t stand as tall as their larger cousins. This article will take a look at the hawks that are … Read more
When it comes to blue backyard birds, the Blue Jay is one that naturally springs to mind. But the blue plumage is luckily not unique only to them. There are several small bird species that sport plumage colored in various shades of blue. Without being exhaustive, I’ll list some of the common bird species that … Read more
Black and white are common colors among the avian life, so it’s not surprising at all that you’re seeing many small white and black birds in your backyard. Sometimes the white is pristine, and the black is a deep shade, other times the delineation between the two colors is not always so clear. If you’re … Read more
When you’re thinking of small brown birds, sparrows may be the first ones to come to mind. And rightfully so. They’re abundant in towns, farms, and wherever else people live. So, naturally, they’re in your backyard too. But sparrows aren’t the only small brown birds you’ll see in your backyard. There are others too, especially … Read more
They’re small, they’re black, and they’re in your backyard – singing, feeding, or even setting up nests. They’re the small black birds that visit your garden, searching for food or stocking up on seeds from your bird feeders. Some might even look similar, others are entirely unique in their plumage, body or beak shape. If … Read more
Australia is home to an astounding diversity of birdlife, with 45% of these found nowhere else. With the diversity of species, comes an amazing diversity of size, shape, and plumage color. If you’re curious to find out more about the birds that are visiting your backyard, I’ve compiled a list of some of the birds … Read more
Whether you’re looking to diversify your backyard with plants to attract certain birds, or you’re simply curious to identify the birds that are already visiting your garden, my aim is to help you identify the most common backyard birds in Canada. And if you’re willing to meet their dietary needs, especially during the winter season, … Read more
Gray is a common color among birds, which can make it difficult for you to distinguish between some of them. This especially when the similarities go well beyond the color of the plumage. Even with all these little gray birds looking similar at first, a closer look can reveal the particularities of each. If you’re … Read more