Articles related to "Cowbird"

Not being able to raise their own offspring, cowbirds are dependent on other birds to nurture their young. This poses problems for both hosts and cowbirds.

The cowbird doesn't need to build a nest or raise young-these parasitic birds, known as brood parasites, let other species do the work of raising young cowbirds.

Kirtland's Warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii, has a tiny habitat and almost became extinct. Conservation measures have brought it back in Michigan, USA.

A week spent in various habitats in southwestern New Mexico in summer can produce a variety of species of birds.

The softly-colored, sociable Cedar Waxwing is the masked bird that devours a large amount of berries from shrubs and trees.

Exclusive to the Americas, the Baltimore Oriole has long been a welcome summer visitor to parks, forest edges, and garden feeders over much of the temperate north.

The Common Grackle prefers open spaces and is frequently seen foraging on the ground. It looks black but has beautiful shades of colour when seen from the right angle.

A hairy woodpecker is an interesting and helpful bird to have in your backyard.

One of the world's most elusive birds nests in the jack pines of the Lower Peninsula. Take a guided birdwatching tour and visit the Kirtland's Warbler Festival in May.

The display feathers of the male Indian Peafowl are an amazing spectacle. The peacock with the best display attracts a harem of peahens with his courtship dance.

Bird watching is an entertaining winter pastime. Feeder location and the right food can help bird enthusiasts draw in their birds of choice.

Western and Eastern Meadowlarks are very similar and their ranges overlap. They're visible, beautiful, and interesting birds.

Conservation areas, farms, and parks provide necessary habitats for birds of farmlands, deserts, mountains, and even shorebirds.