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1. The Mallard Duck The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...
2. California Condor The California Condor was on the brink of extinction with its numbers dropping to less than 25. They are still endangered, but conservation efforts have paid off. Last count there were 356 California Condors in existence with 180 of them flying free....
3. The Merlin Falcon The Merlin Falcon is a small, but deadly bird of prey. They often prey on small to medium size birds, swooping down and grabbing the unsuspecting bird in flight. Once they've sunk their razor-sharp talons into their prey, the fight is over. The s...
4. Peregrine Falcons The Peregrine Falcon is an impressive bird of prey. It searches for prey from a high perch or while circling above. Once its prey is spotted, the Peregrine Falcon folds back its tail and wings, tucks its feet in, and dives. It is an incredibly fast b...
5. The Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle in flight is an impressive sight to see. It is a powerful flier soaring on the thermal convection currents reaching speeds of 35 to 44 mph. The Bald Eagle is the only eagle unique to North America, and is a symbol of freedom in America...
6. The Black-capped Chickadee This familiar little song bird seems to be in constant motion. It can be seen hopping from branch to branch and tree to tree. Named for its easily recognized song, chick-a-dee-dee-dee, the Chickadee is a regular visitor to backyard bird feeders.
7. The Wood Duck Wood Ducks are dabbling ducks and fun to watch. This colorful bird will search for food near the water’s edge. When they spot something tasty, their heads go down and their tails up. It’s quick and efficient but comical to watch.
8. The Red-tailed Hawk The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. This beautiful bird of prey soars over the open country in search of its prey or perches in a tree at the edge of a field or meadow. With its sharp eyes peeled, it watches for the slightes...
9. The Blue Jay Blue Jays are beautiful birds and fun to watch. There are several that hang around our yard. Their cry is loud and when it's heard the other birds scatter. They have a reputation as backyard bullies and work hard to maintain that status. When the...
10. Great Grey Owl The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the North as it is one of the most reclusive owls of North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is...
11. The Common Barn Owl The Common Barn Owl is sometimes called the "monkey-faced owl" because of its white, heart-shaped face and dark eyes. It is a nocturnal bird of prey with keen eyesight, but often locates its prey by sound alone. The Common Barn Owl's fl...
12. The Eastern Screech-Owl The Eastern Screech Owl is an elusive nocturnal bird of prey. It is one of the smaller owls, but is every bit as fierce as its larger brethren. This horned owl is often referred to as the trilling or quavering owl due to its distinctive call, which v...
13. The Great Horned Owl The Great Horned Owl is a phenomenal hunter. When it recognizes the sound of prey, it will hop from tree to tree until it pinpoints the source. Then it silently swoops in with its talons wide and pounces on the unsuspecting prey.
14. Cooper's Hawk The Cooper's Hawk is often confused with the Sharp-shinned Hawk. They have similar markings but the Sharp-shinned Hawk is smaller and has a squared tail. The Cooper's Hawk's tail is rounded. The tail and the size are the only truly distin...
15. The Barred Owl The Barred Owl's signature call, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you" is easy to identify. Many people simply refer to them as "Hoot Owls." They are fairly common here in South Carolina, and on a quiet night I can usually hea...
16. American White Pelican The American White Pelican doesn't dive for its dinner as most pelicans do. They simply dip their heads underwater and come up with a pouch full of water. Using its beak as a strainer, the water is expelled leaving fish and other delectable treat...
17. The American Goldfinch Offer thistle seed in your birdfeeder and the American Goldfinch just might stop by for a visit. It is beautiful songbird dressed in bright yellow feathers. Even a novice backyard birder can identify it. The finch is a song bird, and American Goldfin...
18. The Northern Cardinal The Northern Cardinal is one of the most popular birds in the United States. It is one of the first birds a child learns to recognize and most adults, birders and non-birders alike recognize it on sight. Its bright red coloring is distinctive. The Car...
19. The American Flamingo The American Flamingo is also known as the Caribbean Flamingo. It is one of the larger flamingos and is closely related to the Greater Flamingo. The Flamingo's pink to red color is due to a chemical carotinoid. Carotinoid is a chemical found in t...
20. The Barn Swallow The Barn Swallow is a beautiful bird, and can be found worldwide. They spend the summers in North America and winter in South America. For some, it's a round trip totaling 14,000 miles.