One statistic from the recent Reading Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 15 that caught the eye of compiler Lucy has nothing to do with birds: There were 61 counters out in the field along with 19 feeder ...

The Downy Woodpecker is a tiny bird. They are common in backyards ... Males have a striking appearance with a red head and crest, contrasting against their grey wings and white underbelly.

One statistic from the recent Reading Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 15 that caught ... at 172 and pileated woodpeckers at 21. A red-headed woodpecker was also found on the Reading count after ...

It held together as snow built up inside the bowl, and we often saw chickadees “bathing” in the snow-bowl, much as birds in ...

The White-headed Woodpecker is a striking bird with a glossy black body and distinctive white head. The wings display large white patches visible in flight. They have deep reddish-brown eyes, a short, ...

The Red-headed Woodpecker is a striking bird with a vibrant red head ... wing patches contrasting sharply with the black flight feathers. Their bills are bluish-gray, and their eyes are a dark reddish ...

Our tallest bird, grey herons have a large dagger ... They live in wetlands or estuaries. Adult grey herons have a pale grey head with a thick black stripe from their eyes to the back of their ...

While many of Michigan's summertime birds head south when it gets cold, dozens of species thrive amid the cold. What to know about feeding them.

Grey parrots can solve puzzles, understand concepts, and even perform basic reasoning, making them one of the smartest bird species. Grey parrots form strong emotional bonds with their owners and ...