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1. 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 302 California Condors in existence.
2. 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 abund...
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. 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...
5. The Snowy Owl The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. It is a magnificent bird and quite a sight to see. It is a nocturnal bird of prey that inhabits the northern regions during mating season, but migrates to warm...
6. Golden Eagle The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. They prefer the open country rather than forests and can be spotted in desert grasslands, and above the timberline.
7. 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...
8. Black Widow Spiders There are over 30,000 types of spiders in the world, but the Black Widow is probably the best known and most feared. Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is one of the most common of all phobias. It doesn't matter if spiders are a part of the food cha...
9. 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...
10. The Eastern Bluebird Of all the songbirds of North America, the Eastern Bluebird is my favorite. They are a beautiful bird with a sweet song, but attracting them to my yard has not been easy. Bird feeders do not interest them, and they are particular when it comes to the...
11. The House Finch The House Finch is a pretty little song bird. Its cheery warble can be heard throughout the year. It is a regular visitor to backyard bird feeders, and makes its home in any man-made structure available. They will nest in garages, barns, under awning...
12. 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.
13. The Snowy Egret Snowy Egrets are the beautiful birds that inhabit marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, and shallow coastal areas and tidal flats. In the 19th and early 20th century, they were hunted to near extinction for their beautiful white feathers.
14. 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.
15. 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...
16. The House Sparrow The House Sparrow, formerly called the English Sparrow, is one of the best known and abundant song birds. Like the European Starling, it is not one of North America's native birds. With its expanding population and domination over nesting sites,...
17. The Northern Flicker Unlike most woodpeckers, Flickers forage on the ground. They think grasshoppers and crickets are a tasty treat, but they will visit your birdfeeder if suet is available. The Northern Flicker is a beautiful bird with easily identifiable markings. Th...
18. 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...
19. 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 distinctive f...
20. 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...