Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

As their name suggests, Red-tailed Hawks have a distinctive short, wide red tail. They are large, with broad, … Read more

California condor

California Condor

The California Condor is the largest North American land bird. It is a critically endangered species with only … Read more

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vultures are aptly named. They do look like turkeys with their big, bald, red heads and upper … Read more

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Black Vulture

The body of the Black Vulture is black. They’re considered the blackest of all the vultures. Their backs, … Read more

Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan

The Whooper Swan (pronounced hooper swan) is also known as the Common Swan. Their bodies are entirely white. … Read more

Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus,

Tundra Swan

Tundra Swans refer to two subspecies of swans: Whistling Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) of North America and Bewick’s … Read more

Trumpeter Swan

Trumpeter Swan

The Trumpeter Swan has the distinction of being the longest and heaviest living bird native to North America. … Read more

Mute Swan

Mute Swan

Mute Swans are one of the largest and heaviest flying birds. They are non-native and were introduced to … Read more

Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadees are tiny birds with large heads, black caps and throats, white cheeks and bellies, and soft … Read more