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 birds of north america Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:35:52 GMT Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:35:52 GMT birds-of-north-america.net http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/yellow-rumped-warbler.html Yellow-rumped Warbler, a bird, who is a member of the Wood Warbler family. This is the most abundant warbler in North America, once known as the "Myrtle" warbler. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:35:52 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/western-kingbird.html Western Kingbird is a member of the flycatcher family. This yellow and grey bird is often seen perched on fence and service lines along highways. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:29:48 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/western-grebe.html Western Grebe is the largest member in the grebe family. This bird who lives more so in Western North America is quite similar to the Clark's Grebe. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:11:47 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/warblers.html Warblers are one of the largest family of birds in North America. They have a wide range of colours, and most types change into duller colours in their non-breeding season. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:35:55 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/sparrows.html Sparrows, these small brown birds known as the "little brown jobs", live mostly on the ground and shrubs. Sparrows are difficult at best to identify, because they are mostly shy and hard to see. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:32:35 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/slate-colored-junco.html Slate-colored Junco is the most common sub-species of the Dark-eyed Junco and has the widest overall range of the group, seen almost in all areas of North America. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:46:23 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/site-map-of-waterfowl.html Site Map of Waterfowl is a hierarchy of link listings to all of the waterfowl of North America in individual types and species to provide an understanding for the viewer. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:40:02 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/site-map-of-birds-of-prey.html Site Map of Birds of Prey is a hierarchy of links listing all of the birds of prey in individual types and species to provide an understanding for the viewer. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:26:19 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/redhead.html Redhead is one of the more beautiful ducks in North America. This duck is very simliar to the Canvasback with some of the same color patterns. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:49:24 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/pink-sided-junco.html Pink-sided Junco is a sub-species of the Dark-eyed Junco. This forest dwelling birds is found in the mid-central regions of North America. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:37:36 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/oregon-junco.html Oregon Junco is one of the sub-species of the Dark-eyed Junco. This chestnut coloured sided bird prefers treed areas and is seen around bird feeders when the right type of foods are offered. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:31:25 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/lark-sparrow.html Lark Sparrow is found in the central regions of North America, from the prairies of Canada through the plains and grasslands into Texas. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:26:17 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/site-map-of-forest-birds.html Site Map of Forest Birds is a hierarchy of link listings to all of the Forest Birds of North America in individual types and species to provide an understanding for the viewer. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:51:14 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/site-map-of-field-and-stream-birds.html Site Map of Field and Stream Birds is a hierarchy of links to all listings of the Field and Stream Birds of North America in individual types and species to provide an understanding for the viewers. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:48:29 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/franklin-s-gull.html Franklin's Gull can be found throughout the Canadian western provinces, central regions of the United States into Texas. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:38:58 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/site-map-of-seabirds.html Site Map of Seabirds is a hierarchy of link listings to all of the seabirds of North America in individual types and species to provide an understanding to the viewer. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:38:15 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/swallows.html Swallows are probably the most acrobatic of all the passerines. These small but swift birds feed on insects that they catch on the wing in the air. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:39:52 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/violet-green-swallow.html Violet-green Swallow resembles the Tree Swallow in some ways. This bird green coloured bird will nest in man-made bird houses and around older structures. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:37:58 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/bank-swallow.html Bank Swallow is a dull brown and grey coloured bird found usually in areas of water where there is a supply of flying insects. These birds excavate holes into the side of ridges for their nests. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:20:18 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/long-billed-curlew.html Long-billed Curlew is the largest member of the curlew and shorebird family. This very impressive looking bird can be found in open fields, where it is seen searching for different types of insects. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:48:41 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/lapland-longspur.html Lapland Longspur has the widest overall range in North America of all the North American longspurs. Nesting in the far north in early summer and returning to the southern United States in the winter. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:29:49 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/index.html Classic Collection of North American Birds or CCNAB for short, is a library of photos of North American birds, with a list of bird names for all the resident and vagrant birds of North America. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:44:35 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/longspurs.html Longspurs are very colourful sparrow sized birds found in open fields and plains of the central regions of North America and in the open tundra of the north. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:38:26 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/chestnut-collared-longspur.html Chestnut-collared Longspur as does the McCown's Longspur live in the central regions of North America. Although flairly common, this birds remains hidden in the prairie grasses. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:36:26 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/mccown-s-longspur.html McCown's Longspur is one of the less common longspurs and lives in the central regions of North America. This bird prefers a drier habitat of short grass and areas grazed by life stock. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:33:55 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/juncos.html Juncos are ground feeding forest birds, much like the sparrows. These birds spends most of their day searching and scratching through the leaves for their food. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:20:50 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/blue-birds.html Blue Birds are found in many different bird species in North America. Some are light coloured blue and others are dark coloured, this a a list of different coloured blue birds. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:09:19 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/black-birds.html Black birds is a reference given to the many types of black coloured birds in North America. These birds include the large ravens, crows, blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles and starlings. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:06:59 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/canadian-rocky-mountain-junco.html Canadian Rocky Mountain Junco is a Slate-colored Junco found in the Rocky Mountains and is a sub-species of the Dark-eyed Junco. This bird has a much darker hood than the eastern species. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:09:31 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/macgillivray-s-warbler.html MacGillivray's Warbler has a bluish purple head with an olive and yellow body. This bird is seen in the western regions of North America. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:02:47 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/loggerhead-shrike.html Loggerhead Shrike is the smaller of the two most common shrikes in North America. This bird is common in the southern regions of the continent and becoming more scarce in the northern parts. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:27:30 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/lesser-scaup.html Lesser Scaup, also known as the "Blue Bill" is very similar to the Greater Scaup, its head and bill is not as large. Easier to distinguish, when the two birds are side by side. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:55:23 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/lark-bunting.html Lark Bunting is found in the central regions of North America. From the southern borders of the western Canadian provinces, through Texas and into Mexico, depending on the time of the year. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:39:50 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/kingbirds.html Kingbirds are members of the flycatching family. These birds are typically seen perched on service lines along roads or the top of trees, giving them a wide open view to see their flies or insects. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:15:47 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/horned-lark.html Horned Lark can be seen across the whole continent of North America, from the far northern tundra to the deep south of the USA and into Mexico. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:59:11 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/hawks.html Hawks are members of the birds of prey. Each hawk type has their own style of hunting, from soaring from above or perched on a lookout. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:22:07 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/green-winged-teal-eurasian.html Eurasian Green-winged Teal is a vagrant teal that is found on the east and west coasts. This teal is very similar to the native Green-winged Teal seen in North America. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:25:48 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/grebes.html Grebes are diving birds, who have lobed toes and not web feet. These birds are found across North America, whose habitat is both seawater and freshwater bodies of water. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:00:38 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/game-birds.html Game birds included are the uplands game birds such as wild turkeys, grouse, quails, bobwhites, ptarmigans, partridges, pheasants and some exotic birds introduced from other continents. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:25:38 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/field-and-stream-birds.html Field and stream birds is a gathering of all the birds that are most often seen in this type of habitat. This may not be the case with the birds mentioned all the time. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:46:17 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. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:39:48 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/eskimo-curlew.html Eskimo Curlew is one more North American bird, that has become extinct. Through over hunting this bird has disappeared in the 1960's and has not been seen since. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:43:00 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/eastern-meadowlark.html The Eastern Meadowlark can be found in most hay fields, pastures and around meadows. This medium size stubby bird can be seen flying over the fields with its rapid wing beat and short glide patterns. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:24:27 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/eared-grebe.html Eared Grebe is one of the smalller members of the grebe family. This beautiful looking waterbird can be seen in ponds and lakes throughout the western regions of North America. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:15:07 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/cinnamon-teal.html Cinnamon Teal is the largest member of the teal family. This very colourful bird is seen most often in the western regions of North America. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:15:35 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/chukar.html Chukar is an introduce game bird to North America. This gamebird has found a habitat in the central parts of the USA on the east side of the Rocky Mountains. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:13:28 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/curlews.html Curlews are the largest members of the shorebird groups. These birds and the Whimbrel are identified by their long down turn bills and grey coloured legs. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:59:49 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/bluebirds.html The Bluebirds are one of the most loved bird species, and always bring thrills to those who happen upon one. Thanks to the bluebird birdhouse builders, we are again seeing this bird on a regular basis Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:53:07 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/mountain-bluebird.html Mountain Bluebird lives in the western regions of North America. Similar to other bluebirds, the Mountain Bluebird will use man-made bird houses when they are installed on fence posts. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:50:22 GMT http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/american-avocet.html American Avocet is a large shorebird. This web-toed bird uses its long legs and curved bill to seek out food in the water by moving its head from side to side. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:26:49 GMT