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These birds forage at night, catching insects in flight, and normally sleep during the day. Eastern whip-poor-wills nest on the ground, in shaded locations among dead leaves, and usually lay two eggs at a time. The bird will commonly remain on the nest unless almost stepped upon. [citation needed] The whip-poor-will has been split into two species.
Dawn chorus (birds) A European robin singing at dawn. The dawn chorus is the outbreak of birdsong at the start of a new day. In temperate countries this is most noticeable in spring when the birds are either defending a breeding territory, trying to attract a mate or calling in the flock. In a given location it is common for different species ...
Bird vocalization. An eastern towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) singing, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, United States. Blackbird song. Bird vocalization includes both bird calls and bird songs. In non-technical use, bird songs are the bird sounds that are melodious to the human ear. In ornithology and birding, songs (relatively complex ...
The majority of birds that migrate through Ohio each spring will do so in May. "Then in June, we see the stragglers," Emmert said. Cuckoos are one of the most common species that tend to fly ...
Spring has sprung, and migratory birds are returning to the area. That means one thing -- it's time to stock up on bird seed. Backyard bird feeders attract a variety of feathered friends (as well ...
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Sixteen species have been recorded in Ohio. White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus (R)
2. American goldfinch. American goldfinch. When spring nears, many beginner bird-watchers are curious about what they think is a new species in their yard. But, in fact, it’s only the male ...
The common nightingale is slightly larger than the European robin, at 15–16.5 cm (5.9–6.5 in) length. It is plain brown above except for the reddish tail. It is buff to white below. The sexes are similar. The eastern subspecies (L. m. golzi) and the Caucasian subspecies (L. m. africana) have paler upper parts and a stronger face-pattern ...