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.
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Types of Eagles: A Complete Guide
There are around sixty types of eagles worldwide, but only two in North America: the bald and golden eagle. Learn the main eagle groups and how to tell them apart.
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Rufous Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Migration Guide
The rufous hummingbird makes the longest migration relative to body size of any bird on Earth, and is famous for its fiery orange color and feisty temper.
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Types of Hawks: A Complete Guide
Most types of hawks are soaring buteos like the red-tailed hawk or agile accipiters like Cooper’s hawk. Learn common hawk species and how to tell them apart.
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Anna’s Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Behavior Guide
Anna’s hummingbird is the only common hummingbird that overwinters across much of the Pacific coast, famous for its rose-pink head and dramatic dive display.
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Types of Woodpeckers: A Complete Guide
There are over twenty types of woodpeckers in North America, from the tiny downy to the huge pileated. Learn common woodpecker species and how to tell them apart.
