http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/birds-of-north-america-blog.html Day-to-day updates on the changes taking place in Classic Collection of North American Birds webpage, also known as CCNAB. en-us Types of birds | CCNAB | North American Birds | identifying birds | birds name list Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:46:03 GMT Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:46:03 GMT birds-of-north-america.net http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Northern_Goshawk.html Northern Goshawk is the largest member of the Accipiter family in North America. This very aggressive bird lives in the forests where it feeds mainly on grouse and small mammals. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:46:03 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Zone-tailed_Hawk.html Zone-tailed Hawk is a dark coloured plumage bird of prey. This hot climate hawk species is found in the most southern central States and into Mexico. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:31 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/White-tailed_Hawk.html White-tailed Hawk has a range from the southern tip of Texas into Mexico. This bird of prey prefers a habitat where it finds its prey in a climate that is hot and arid. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:41:12 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Swainson-s_Hawk.html Swainson's Hawk can be seen throughout the western prairies where its prime food source are prairie squirrels. This multi-coloured hawk of different looks can be seen perched on fence post along roads Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:38:28 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Sharp-shinned_Hawk.html Sharp-shinned Hawk is one of the smaller birds of prey. It will feed on smaller birds and rodents, whatever is available. It may remain around cities in the colder seasons instead of migrating. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:35:38 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Red-tailed_Hawk.html Red-tailed Hawk, this bird of prey is better known than most because of its hunting style and cries. This hawk hunts by circling in the sky over fields and trees, diving down onto its victim. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:31:18 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Red-shouldered_Hawk.html Red-shouldered Hawk, is a member of the birds of prey. This bird can be found throughout eastern North America, much more common in the southern portions, where its` diet is mostly reptiles. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:27:56 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Red-shoulderd_Hawk.html Red-shouldered Hawk, is a member of the birds of prey. This bird can be found throughout eastern North America, much more common in the southern portions, where its` diet is mostly reptiles. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:24:38 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Broad-winged_Hawk.html Broad-winged hawk are the mosy numerous hawks in North America. These birds of prey can be seen forming kettles of 10's of thousand birds when they migrate spring and fall. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:17:07 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Common_Black-Hawk.html Common Black-Hawk is one of the larger members of the hawk family in North America. This hawk is seen along the southern borders of the USA and into Mexico and the Gulf Islands. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:08:03 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Cooper-s_Hawk.html Cooper's Hawk is one of the three members of the Accipiter family, the Shap-shinned and the Northern Goshawk being the other. Commonly seen around cities and town where it feeds on pigeons and doves. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:06:52 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Ferruginous_Hawk.html Ferruginous Hawk like the Rough-legged Hawk have feathered legs right down to their feet. This large hawk can be found in the mid-western to the south-western regions of Norht America. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:41 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Rough-legged_Hawk.html Rough-legged Hawk is a bird of prey who travels to the northern tundras in the spring and only returns south when winter sets in. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:14 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Harris-s_Hawk.html Harris's Hawk is one of the larger members of the hawks of North America. This reddish brown bird lives along the southern states and into Mexico. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:01:39 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/ring-billed-gull.html Ring-billed Gull is a mid-size member of the North American gull family. This gull is seen throughout the American States and across the southern ranges of Canada. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:24:44 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/reddish-egret.html Reddish Egret, seen mostly along the southern coastlines of United States and Mexico. Prefers feeding in salt water mud flats. This bird is known for putting on displays by opening its wings. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:19:34 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-winged-blackbird.html Red-winged Blackbird is probably the most abundant bird of North America. These birds are seen in almost all North American marshes and fields. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:15:18 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-shafted-flicker.html Red-shafted Flicker is one of the two types of Northern Flickers, the Yellow-shafted Flicker being the other. This western flicker is a member of the woodpecker family. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:56:45 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-phalarope.html Red Phalarope is the second largest species in the phalarope family. This bird spends its winters in the southern parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:52:03 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-necked-phalarope.html Red-necked Phalarope is the smallest member of the phalarope family. This northern arctic nester spends its winters on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:45:44 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-necked-grebe.html Red-necked Grebe is a mid-sized bird of the grebe family. Although, a central to western bird, it is seen more frequently in the eastern parts of North America. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:14:26 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-naped-sapsucker.html Red-naped Sapsucker is a species of Western North America and a member of the woodpecker family. This flashy multi-coloured forest dwelling bird is found throughout the Rocky Mountains foothills. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:56:13 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-legged-thrush.html Red-legged Thrush is a vagrant to North America. This beautifully coloured bird is sometimes seen in the extreme southern regions of the North America continent. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:51:29 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-headed-woodpecker.html Red-headed Woodpecker lives in the eastern half of the United States and into southern Canada. This bird has a lot of white which shows even more when it flies. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:47:02 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Red-faced_Warbler.html Red-faced Warbler is one of the most colourful warblers seen in North America. This pretty bird is seen in the Arizona and New Mexico mountains. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:42:12 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-eyed-vireo.html Red-eyed Vireo , known for its non-stop singing. It feeds on insects it finds in trees, deliberately searching for them branch by branch. These birds have a slight hook in their bills. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:37:42 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-crossbill.html Red Crossbill are the larger member of the crossbill family. These birds are nomads with no specific region to call home. They will travel to where the conifer cones are mature. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:30:07 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-cockaded-woodpecker.html Red-cockaded Woodpecker is an endangered bird species found in the south eastern states in old pine forests. This woodpecker's habitat is in mature pine stands, where it makes it nest in live trees. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:16 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-breasted-sapsucker.html Red-breasted Sapsucker lives along the western coast of North America. This very colourful bird`s habitat is in the conifer forest, where it finds its food and shelter. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:19:53 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-breasted-nuthatch.html Red-breasted Nuthatch prefers conifer forests.This nuthatch lives in northern regions of North America. Its call is a nasal sounding whine. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:14:45 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-breasted-merganser.html Red-breasted Merganser is one of the more colourful birds, especially the male in breeding plumage with its punk rock looking feathers sticking out on its head and neck. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:08:16 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-breasted-goose.html Red-breasted Goose is a rare vagrant goose seen in North America, whose natural range is Central Europe and northern Africa. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:03:29 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/red-bellied-woodpecker.html Red-bellied Woodpecker is a bird found throughout the southern and eastern States and is expanding into southern Canada. This bird can be recognized by its loud chirping call to other woodpeckers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:58:33 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/verdin.html Verdin is found in the arid landscapes of the extreme southern USA. This highly active bird has the characteristics of a warbler with its non-stop flitting from tree branch to tree branch. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:45:26 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/ptarmigans.html Ptarmigans are the hardiest gamebirds in North America, living in the northern tundras and on high mountains where the temperatures remain cold, their plumage turns into a brillant white in winter. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:43:49 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/swan-goose.html Swan Goose is a non-North American waterfowl. This goose species seen around public parks, usually in the company of domesticated Graylag Geese. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:10 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/swamp-sparrow.html Swamp Sparrow, these birds live in wet areas. They can be found in long grass near alders or in cattails. Its takes patience in order to see one fully, they do not like to leave their cover. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:43 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Swallow-tailed_Kite.html Swallow-tailed Kite is the largest member of the kite family in North America. This beautifully long-tailed raptor can be seen gliding over the open fields and scrub lands of the southern states. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:03:37 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/swainson-s-thrush.html Swainson's Thrush is one of the most common thrush in North America. This bird prefer a habitat in the low areas next to streams or wet areas. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:49:43 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/surf-scoter.html Surf Scoter, also known as Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:41:45 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/summer-tanager.html Summer Tanager is one of the most beautiful birds in North America. This brightly coloured red bird lives in the trees where it feed on insects and even bees and wasp. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:09:09 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/stilt-sandpiper.html Stilt Sandpiper can be easily identified by its long legs. This sandpiper is the average size of other members of its species, supported on long legs, which allows it to feed in deeper waters. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:01:58 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Steller-s_Sea_Eagle.html Steller's Sea Eagle is a vagrant bird of prey sometimes seen along the North-Western shores of North America, sometimes seen in the State of Alaska. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:48 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/steller-s-jay.html Steller's Jay has all the sounds and looks of the North American jays. This noisy bird makes itself heard with its many loud calls heard throughout the woods. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:50:31 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/spruce-grouse.html Spruce Grouse, also known as the Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:44:19 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Spotted_Owl.html Spotted Owl is an endangered bird species of North America. This medium-sized owl lives in the older forests of the mountains in the western regions of the continent. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:56:39 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/spotted-towhee.html Spotted Towhee has the largest range of Towhee Family. This bird is found in over half of the USA and along the southern regions of the western provinces of Canada. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:52:29 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/spotted-sandpiper.html Spotted Sandpipers can be found on most lakes and rivers in North America. This shorebird can be recognized by it calls and fast wing beats as it fly about the water. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:48:04 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/spot-breasted-oriole.html Spot-breasted Oriole has a small range, seen in southern Florida only. This oriole has some similarities in looks to the Altamira Oriole. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:43:24 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Sooty_Tern.html Sooty Tern is very similar to the Bridled Tern, except for its darker coloured plumage. This tern is seen mostly on ocean islands away from the continent's coast. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:39:10 GMT