Look at the shape of that bill.
A bird’s bill will tell you a lot about the particular bird, giving you some important clues about the bird. The shape and size of a bird’s bill will help you know what types of food that bird eats and where it likely lives. Continue reading
A Clark’s Nutcracker has a great memory.
One of the birds with possibly the best memory is a common bird found in the Rocky Mountains – the Clark’s Nutcracker. This unassuming bird can often be seen around campgrounds and has an incredible memory. Continue reading
Are you ready to observe birds and help scientists?
The Great American Backyard Bird Count 2018 is happening very soon! This is your chance to participate in an important effort, have fun, and learn about birds. Continue reading
Look at those eyes!
The Great Horned Owl is an awesome bird that lives throughout North America and is common in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun facts about this bird, including how it adapts to the harsh winters of the Rockies. Continue reading
Look at that cool barn owl.
Owls fly silently through the night air as they stalk their prey. They are able to do this because of a couple different reasons explained here. Continue reading
What animals live in this amazing world above the trees?
Surprisingly, there are many alpine animals that can be found above the tree line in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some of the main ‘rock stars’. Continue reading
A western tanager singing. Photo via Flickr.
Birds sing for lots of different reasons, such as trying to attract a mate. Here are the two main reasons that birds sing. Continue reading
Photo via Flickr.
Birds communicate with each other by singing songs, through their behavior and even their coloring. Here is an overview on the different ways birds communicate. Continue reading
Ladies…look at these beautiful feathers!
Bird courtship is an incredibly important part of a bird’s life. Do you know what crazy kinds of things birds will do when they are looking for a mate? Continue reading
Birds mating.
Bird reproduction is as complicated and as simple as reproduction of many other animals. Ultimately, the male and female come together to make a baby. Continue reading