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Wild Bird Library
Wild birds are so common to us that we often glance at them without a second thought. When we really look at them, observe them and enjoy their beauty and special qualities, we can truly appreciate some of nature's amazing creatures.  | 
The male and female American Robin look very much alike, however males usually have the trademark deep orange breast and a dark head, while females are a duller shade of orange and have a paler head.
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Found in most areas of North America except the American Southwest, the American Goldfinch has an amazing, daring courtship ritual as the male circles the female in midflight.
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This small bird, known for its black crown or “cap” on its head, can be found across the southern two-thirds of Canada and northern two-thirds of the United States.
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A very vocal songbird, both the male and female Blue Jay have the same appearance. With outer feathers and crest on its head having shades of bright blue, this bird definitely stands out at a bird feeder.
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The female does not build her own nest. Instead, she waits until another bird temporarily leaves its nest of eggs, then she places her eggs in the nest with the other eggs and lets the unwitting bird raise them as her own!
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Interestingly, the Common Grackle lets ants crawl up its body, most likely to eat any parasites that are clinging to its body. If it cannot find ants, it will use other items for the purpose.
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Each of the five different kinds of Dark-Eyed Juncos reside in differing forest or woodland locations throughout its habitat. They all have some common traits and similarities.
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The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest and most prevalent woodpecker in North America. It has a white body with black and white feathers on its back and tail.
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As it's name implies, this species of bird is not indigenous to North America. They have only been here for a little over a hundred years, and they are now one of the most abundant birds in North America.
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The Evening Grosbeak is actually a large finch, something many people don't realize! During the winter, the male Evening Grosbeak's brightly colored feathers make it easy to see at bird feeders.
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Amazingly, there are more than 17 subspecies of the Hairy Woodpecker, living at many different elevations and habitat areas, although most prefer a wooded area or place where trees are abundant.
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The House Finch will nest in bird houses and bird boxes, but if you look closely at a hanging basket in a backyard or on a porch, you may even find this little finch inhabiting it!
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What we tend to call the Sparrow is actually the House Sparrow. This unique bird can actually swim if absolutely necessary, and it loves to take "dust baths," just "splashing" about in the dirt!
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Having perhaps the widest range of any bird in the Western Hemisphere, the House Wren's range stretches from Canada, southward through the United States and Mexico, reaching all of South America.
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The Mourning Dove is well known for its soft cooing song. They are still found in great numbers throughout their habitat, although they are often hunted as game birds.
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As she sits on the nest, the female Northern Cardinal sings, perhaps communicating to the male about the need for more food for the hatchlings or about possible dangers lurking nearby.
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The Northern Mockingbird can be very aggressive in defending its territory, attacking both animals and humans if it feels its area is being invaded.
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This tiny brown finch can be found in central Alaska, through the lower regions of Canada, throughout the United States and Mexico. During the winter months, Pine Siskins often gather in large flocks.
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The Purple Finch can be found throughout Canada and the eastern half and Pacific coastal areas of the United States. This bird spends its winters close to the Mexican border. learn about the Purple Finch»
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Red-Breasted Nuthatches have an unusual ability - they can climb down trees headfirst and they can move across branches clinging to the underside of the branches!
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The Red-Winged Blackbird will nest in large colonies, often numbering in the thousands. Male Red-Winged Blackbirds often have up to 15 females in its territory, although most have up to 5.
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The Song Sparrow is found throughout North America. Although the male and female Song Sparrows in a region look alike, its looks differ from region to region varying in both coloring and size.
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