Bird Questions and Facts

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10 Fun Facts About the American Woodcock

March 25, 2022 — Find out why one of North America’s oddest-looking birds is also among the most beloved.

These Early Nesters Get a Head Start on Breeding Season

March 17, 2022 — Not every bird species waits for spring to lay eggs and raise chicks.

Bird Nests and Breeding

Ask Kenn: What is the Most Widespread Bird in the World?

December 22, 2021 — Seems simple, doesn’t it? Think again.

A small bird with a proportionally large beak, and orangey-red plumage on its face and chest perches on a tree branch and holds a small, pink flower blossom in its beak.

10 Fun Facts about the House Finch

December 21, 2021 — These common and adaptable birds provide a welcome pop of color at feeders from coast to coast. But they weren’t always so ubiquitous.

6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment (and People)

December 17, 2021 — Birds play countless roles in healthy ecosystems—which is why preserving bird diversity helps everyone.

10 Fun Facts About the Red-tailed Hawk

December 03, 2021 — There’s a lot to love about this familiar raptor, from its courtship acrobatics to its masterful hunting.

Ask Kenn: What’s Up With Bird Color Morphs and Phases?

November 24, 2021 — In some species, many adults wear different color patterns from others. Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon, and the lingo to describe it.