When John J. Audubon found specimens of this bird in 1843, he thought he had found a new species native to the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. He named the bird Quiscalus breweri, though the moniker … [Read more...]
Once upon a time these birds followed the bison herds of the Great Plains like groupies after a rock band. It worked out great for them, as they ate the same grass seeds and grains that the buffalo … [Read more...]
This is a very large blackbird with striking yellow eyes and bronze or purple feathers reminiscent of David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust period. He’s quite the cosmopolitan traveler and can be found … [Read more...]
These birds are more abundant than hippies in the 60’s. They can be found breeding in wetlands, uplands, fresh or saltwater marshes, and in agricultural areas. They flourish in fields and farms, … [Read more...]
