Order: Passeriformes Family: Passerellidae Genus: Passerella Species: P. iliaca Description The Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a large sparrow ranging from 15.0–18.5 cm long, typically weighing between 25–49 g mass (Rising, 1996). It is the only member of the genus Passerella, but is an… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae Genus: Tachycineta Scientific Name: Tachycineta bicolor Introduction The Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) is a tiny, streamlined songbird well known for catching flying insects in midair with their tiny, flat bill. They are recognized by their long, broad… Continue Reading →
Psaltriparus minimus Bushtits are small gray birds with a pale brown cap, pale neck and upper breast, and white wing barring. Their overall body is gray variations with some southern populations having dark masks extending to the nape from the… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae Genus: Bombycilla Species: Bombycilla cedrorum The Cedar Waxwing is a medium-sized migratory passerine bird that ranges across North America. They eat primarily fruits, preferring high-sugar low-lipid fruits, in addition to airborne insects. They are known for… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae Genus: Ixoreus Species: Ixoreus naevius Introduction The Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) is a striking passerine that inhabits dense coniferous forests in Northwestern North America. Within in the damp darkness of old-growth forests, their eerie whistle sings out in a long… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae Genus: Turdus Species: Turdus migratorius The American Robin (T. migratorius) has been called America’s best-loved bird. The robin is known as a welcome harbinger of spring’s arrival to the northern states, and its clear, liquid… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae Genus: Regulus Species: Regulus satrapa Introduction The Golden-crowned Kinglet is a mere 0.23 oz,, 8-11 cm songbird (Galati et al. 2012). The distinctive coloration helps in spotting this small bird in and around the Evergreen forest; olive grey… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae Genus: Corvus Species: Corvus corax Introduction Corvus corax,otherwise known as the Common Raven, is extremely prominent ecologically, geographically, and even culturally all around the world in a variety of different biomes. It is covered completely with… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae Genus: Sturnus Species: Sturnus vulgaris Introduction The European Starling is a beautifully spotted, thrush sized bird that is common throughout most of North America. They are predominately black, with many star-like white spots with some browns… Continue Reading →
