You know that birds eat all manner of seeds and grains in the wild. Some birds also eat fruits, berries, nuts and insects. But, have you ever wondered whether birds can eat chia seeds? You’ll be pleased to learn that most birds that commonly eat seeds, can also eat chia […]

Mourning doves are common songbirds that can be found right around North America. Generally, they’re fawn-colored and have black spots on their wings. Their tails are quite long which distinguishes them from other dove species. In general, a mourning dove lives for around 1.5 years. This depend entirely on its […]

When you’re looking at an inexpensive way to add some variety and nutrition to your backyard feeders for the local bird population, why not consider oatmeal. Oatmeal is full of protein, carbohydrates and is also low in fat. It provides a lot of nutrition for birds, especially during the winter […]

While, as bird lovers, we want to attract certain species to our backyard, there are areas around our homes where we don’t want birds to congregate or build nests. For instance, it’s not ideal for birds to be nesting under the eaves as this can cause both a mess with […]

Birds come in all shapes and sizes. There are tiny birds like hummingbirds and at the other end of the spectrum, there are very large birds that have massive wingspans. These large birds are amazing to watch as they circle in the sky above. Of all the species, some of […]

You know that many birds migrate to warmer climates when the outside temperatures start to drop. This leads us to the question whether birds are warm blooded. Birds are definitely warm blooded. Most birds have a normal body temperature of around 106 to 109 degrees Fahrenheit. This body temperature is […]

It’s a delight to see brightly colored birds at your feeders. There are many species of orange and black birds that you’re likely to encounter either at your feeders or while out bird watching. Many of these might look very similar, especially the orioles and tanagers. So, how do you […]

In the wild, there are diurnal birds that are awake and feed during the day and nocturnal birds that feed and hunt during the night. But, you might be wondering whether it’s common for birds to fly at night? Of course, nocturnal birds do fly at night because that is […]

There are numerous birds that have black and white heads. Many of these are likely to visit your backyard feeders. Plus, you’re likely to come across a variety of these different birds when you’re out bird watching. So, how do you know which species you’re looking at? Learning the different […]

Crows are part of the corvid family and are highly intelligent birds. They spend a lot of their time in large family groups and are actually quite social birds. Have you ever wondered whether crows can talk like parrots? Crows can be taught to talk just like a parrot. In […]