Anne Hay
The Life Style of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
Sapsuckers (Piciformes or Picidae) are a group of woodpeckers that specialize in feeding on tree sap. They do this by drilling holes…
How Hawks and Falcons are Different, Plus Other Common Questions
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers visitors collections and educational programs designed to stimulate people’s interest, and help them gain…
Exploring the Turkey Vulture’s Sense of Smell
Finding Unseen Carrion In 1979 David Houston did a study on the efficiency of Turkey Vultures finding carrion by smell. The study…
Why are Red-Tailed Hawks So Common?
Red-tailed Hawks are the most common soaring hawk in North America. Yet you may have one living near you and not even…
Belted Kingfisher: A Water Dependent Bird
If you have ever seen a Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) it is probably around water. Water may even influence migration patterns, as…
Grackles: Why Do They Look Upward?
The Arrival of Grackles Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) are birds that often arrive in large flocks. This arrival is not a welcome one…