Category: Birdwatching

The Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica – Protecting Our Shared Birds

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

The Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica – Protecting Our Shared Birds

Each fall, billions of migratory birds lift off from parks and backyards in North America and funnel into Central America’s last large forests, where many will spend over half the year. A new study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reveals that Central America’s Five Great Forests (5GF) are crucial for migratory birds, supporting between one-tenth and nearly one-half of the global populations of 40 species — including Wood Thrush, Golden-winged Warblers,

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A Walk Through Grace’s Bird Garden

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

One of Australia Zoo’s most relaxing habitats is Grace’s Bird Garden. Named after our very own Grace Warrior, this garden boasts a unique diversity of our feathered friends. Join keeper Rose as she talks through its incredible features, introduces us to these beautiful birds and showcases some of their wild behaviours.

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo

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White-throated Sparrow: Oh Sweet Canada!

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The large, stocky White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) is a familiar sight in backyards and around bird feeders across the eastern United States from late fall to mid-spring, and its trilling “Oh Sweet Canada” song rings out all through winter. Adults have bright yellow lores (the space between the eye and the bill), which add a touch of color to the winter landscape during its nonbreeding season. Striped crowns and whitish or white throats are other important identification features.

Also known as: Peabody Bird, Loneliness Bird, White-throat

Learn more at https://abcbirds.org/birds/white-throated-sparrow/

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