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The American robin is most abundant songbird in North America. It was named the state bird of Michigan in 1931. Some robins spend the...

The Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), is not native to Michigan but have become an integral part of Michigan’s avian heritage....

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the American Woodcock, scientifically known as Scolopax minor, is a fascinating bird that thrives in...

The killdeer is a familiar species across North America, thanks to its preference for open habitats and its loud calls, which give it its...

The Kirtland’s warbler is a small gray-and-yellow bird and one of the rarest songbirds in North America. It was named after Jared...

Eastern Bluebirds spend the winter in the southeastern United States and return to the upper midwest to breed in early March. Immediately...

Bald Eagles are a symbol of freedom and power, and have been depicted in American art for centuries. These majestic birds have made a...

White-breasted nuthatches are small, energetic birds native to much of North America. We love watching them at our feeders. They are...