This species has a wide distribution across North and South America. Diet: Their food sources are aquatic insects, ...

This species’ often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of human-dominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of North American birds. Polytypic.

There are about 10,0000 bird species in the world, about 2,000 of which live in North America. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and personalities. Northern Cardinals, Bald Eagles ...

The cheery and sociable house sparrow is more closely associated with humans than any other widely established North American exotic. Introduced to New York City in 1851, the species today ...

For example, over six seasons, the house sparrow was listed as top bird 76 times. Immigrants to North ... is a new species in their yard. But, in fact, it’s only the male American goldfinch ...

Learn more. The bird checklist for Maine currently stands at 475 species which includes resident birds who grace us with their presence all the year, like downy woodpeckers, American crows and ...