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How to Tell a Raven From a Crow | Audubon
Oct 22, 2012 · This audio story is brought to you by BirdNote, a partner of The National Audubon Society.BirdNote episodes air daily on public radio stations nationwide. You’re outside, enjoying a sunny day when a shadow at your feet causes you to look up.
10 Fun Facts About the Mourning Dove | Audubon
Mar 4, 2024 · The melancholy sound rings out across North America: coo-AHH, cooo, coo, cooo.It’s this familiar, wistful song that gives the Mourning Dove its name (and sometimes gets mistaken for an owl’s hoot).Mourning Doves, with their plump, brownish-gray bodies and long, pointy tails, are a common sight across the continent, living year-round from Mexico up to …
A Beginner’s Guide to IDing Cooper’s and Sharp-Shinned Hawks
Sep 18, 2015 · Let me say this right up front: When identifying Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks, it’s okay to not have a definitive answer. These two species look almost exactly alike and have very similar habits.
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Get to Know These 20 Common Birds | Audubon
Jan 31, 2018 · But despite birds being all over the place, for most people identifying them begins and ends with the Rock Pigeon.This list covers many of the other birds you are likely to see on a regular basis, from coast to coast, throughout the year.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Cardinal | Audubon
Aug 7, 2023 · Renowned for its striking red plumage, the Northern Cardinal is among the most abundant and cherished songbirds in North America. There’s no getting around it: People love cardinals. And why not?
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Mockingbird | Audubon
Oct 30, 2019 · The Northern Mockingbird is one of North America’s most beloved mimics. The skilled singer has also become inextricable from American popular culture, providing inspiration for the fictional "Mockingjay" of the Hunger Games franchise to being a central theme in the iconic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. John James Audubon was a fan of the mocker as well.
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Learn to Identify Five Owls by Their Calls | Audubon
Oct 16, 2015 · An owl heard is as good as an owl seen. At least, that's what you can tell yourself the next time you eavesdrop on one but can't actually spot it (they are great at camouflage).These beloved raptors are known for their impressive hoots, of course, but their language consists of a multitude of sounds: yelps, whistles, barks, and beak snaps, just to name a few.