Female Goldfinch: Identification Guide
The female goldfinch is a duller olive-yellow bird with dark wings and wingbars, lacking the male’s black cap. Learn how to identify a female goldfinch year round.
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Red Dye in Hummingbird Food: Is It Safe or Necessary?
Red dye in hummingbird food is neither safe nor necessary, since feeders already attract birds through their own red coloring without any dye in the nectar.
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Female House Finch: Identification Guide
The female house finch is a plain grayish-brown, streaky bird with no red, unlike the male. Learn how to identify a female house finch and tell her from lookalikes.
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Hummingbird Sugar Water Ratio: The Correct Mix Explained
The correct hummingbird sugar water ratio is 1 part white sugar to 4 parts water, a simple mix that closely matches natural flower nectar.
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Allen’s Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Behavior Guide
Allen’s hummingbird is a narrow-range California coastal specialist, nearly identical to the rufous hummingbird except for its green rather than orange back.
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Types of Ducks: A Complete Guide
There are many types of ducks, from dabblers like the mallard to divers and mergansers. Learn the main duck groups, common species, and how to tell ducks apart.
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Calliope Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Behavior Guide
The calliope hummingbird is the smallest breeding bird in the United States and Canada, a tiny mountain specialist named after the Greek muse of poetry.
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Types of Hummingbirds: A Complete Guide
More than a dozen types of hummingbirds occur in the US, from the ruby-throated to Anna’s and rufous. Learn common hummingbird species and how to tell them apart.
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Broad-Tailed Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Behavior Guide
The broad-tailed hummingbird is the classic hummingbird of the Rocky Mountains, announcing its presence with a distinctive metallic trill produced by its wings.
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Black-Chinned Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Behavior Guide
The black-chinned hummingbird is one of the most widespread and adaptable hummingbirds in the western United States, at home from desert to city park.
