Ranked #1

Finches
Finches
Finches are a diverse group united by their short, heavy bills designed for cracking seeds as well as a tendency toward ... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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6mins
Ranked #2

Common Loon
Common Loon
Meet the uniquely adapted bird behind one of the wilderness's most haunting voices.
4 Mar 2009
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4mins
Ranked #3

Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey
An iconic American game bird, the Wild Turkey is one of the largest and surely one of the most distinctive members of ou... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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3mins
Ranked #4

Warblers
Warblers
Tiny, restless, and often stunningly beautiful, the warblers are a reliable source of joy and occasional frustration for... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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5mins
Ranked #5

Topography
Topography
In this case, topography refers not to mountains and valleys but to the parts of a bird. A basic knowledge of how birds ... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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8mins
Ranked #6

Ducks, Geese, Swans
Ducks, Geese, Swans
Web-footed and water-loving, this large, diverse, and gregarious group of birds is a favorite of birders and nonbirders ... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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5mins
Ranked #7

Flycatchers
Flycatchers
Flycatchers as a family aren't as well known as warblers or finches, yet they comprise the most diverse family of birds ... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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5mins
Ranked #8

Greater Roadrunner
Greater Roadrunner
Cartoons, however funny, don't capture the true personality of this classic desert bird.
4 Mar 2009
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3mins
Ranked #9

Gulls and Terns
Gulls and Terns
Graceful, water-loving aerialists, gulls and terns are constant companions at the water's edge. Rather than an exhaustiv... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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5mins
Ranked #10

The Foremost Naturalist in the World
The Foremost Naturalist in the World
Roger Tory Peterson had great impact as a writer, artist, educator, and conservationist, becoming a true celebrity and b... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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9mins
Ranked #11

Herons, Egrets, Bitterns
Herons, Egrets, Bitterns
Beautiful birds that are fun and easy to watch, these familiar waders are great for beginning birdwatchers.
4 Mar 2009
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4mins
Ranked #12

How to Identify Birds
How to Identify Birds
Everyone wants to know of a bird: What is it? Here's how to start answering that question.
4 Mar 2009
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6mins
Ranked #13

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Found only in the New World, the hummingbirds are famous for their bold colors, nectar-feeding habits, seemingly endless... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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4mins
Ranked #14

Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal
A serious contender for the title of "Most Brilliant Backyard Bird," the Northern Cardinal is on just about everyone's l... Read more
4 Mar 2009
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3mins
Ranked #15

Owls
Owls
Who doesn't love owls? With their big eyes, mysterious faces, and nocturnal habits, owls are just downright fascinating.
4 Mar 2009
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5mins