Biology

Black-Billed Magpie (Pica pica) Black-Billed Magpie (Pica pica)- Identification, range, and sounds of this bird. Living with Wildlife: Magpies Living with Wildlife: Magpies- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides a factsheet on these birds and their interactions with humans. Yellow-billed Magpie (Pica nuttalli) Yellow-billed Magpie (Pica nuttalli)- Photos of this bird taken in California. Black-billed Magpie (Pica pica) Black-billed Magpie (Pica pica)- Read facts about this bird's physical traits, life history, and taxonomy. Includes distribution maps. Black-Billed Magpie (Pica pica) Black-Billed Magpie (Pica pica)- Photos, description, habitat, and nesting of this species. Gray Jay: Perisoreus canadensis Gray Jay: Perisoreus canadensis- Description of this bird, a photograph, range maps and a sound file. Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis)- Article on the this bird's geographic range, physical characteristics, and natural history. With photos. Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis)- Description, life history, range, and information on the decline of population of this species. Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis)- Identification, range maps, life history, and taxonomy of this species. Australian Magpies Australian Magpies- Descriptions, habits, and pictures of the three type of magpies that live in Australia. Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)- Learn about the history, habitat, and behavior of this New Zealand introduced bird. Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)- Range, physical traits, and natural history of this bird. Includes photos. White-naped Jay (Cyanocorax cyanopogon) White-naped Jay (Cyanocorax cyanopogon)- Photos plus brief description of habitat, diet, and behavior. Yucatan Jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus) Yucatan Jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus)- Provides photos, videos, and sound files for this bird. Brown Jay (Cyanocorax morio) Brown Jay (Cyanocorax morio)- Photo, identification tips, and taxonomy chart for this species. Includes a sound file. Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)- Identification, life history, range maps, songs, and taxonomy of this bird. Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)- Photographs of this crested jay, with a description and information on range, habitat and diet. Includes sound files. Blue Jay: Cyanocitta cristata Blue Jay: Cyanocitta cristata- Photographs of this bird, its eggs and nestlings, its description, range, habitat, migratory habits and a sound file. Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)- The geographic range, physical characteristics, and natural history of this bird. With photos and sound files. Blue Jays Blue Jays- Article includes facts about the natural habits and aggressiveness of this species, and outlines how West Nile Virus is affecting them. Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)- Photo and facts about this bird's habitat, physical traits, and diet. Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)- Photos, range maps, life history, taxonomy, and identification tips. Living with Wildlife: Crows Living with Wildlife: Crows- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides a factsheet on these birds and their interactions with humans. The Rook (Corvus frugilegis) The Rook (Corvus frugilegis)- About this introduced bird of New Zealand and its destructive effects there. Includes a painting. Crows and Ravens Crows and Ravens- Contains mythological stories about crows and ravens, natural history of the two, and tells how to tell the difference between the two. Crow Info Crow Info- Information on crows, links of references, and information on the crow and its relation with the West Nile Virus. RavenBlack's Corvidae RavenBlack's Corvidae- Photographs, sounds, art, prose, and links about ravens and crows. Conservation of Forest Songbirds in Puget Sound Conservation of Forest Songbirds in Puget Sound- Findings of a study into the effects that predation by American Crows has on forest bird productivity and resultant population siz… Rose-breasted Grosbeak Rose-breasted Grosbeak- Photographs and description of this North American species, the sounds it makes, its conservation status and further information. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)- Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's physical traits, diet, and habitat. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)- Detailed photos of the plumage of the male and female of this species. Includes facts about its nesting and diet. Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)- Identification tips, range maps, photos, and taxonomy chart. Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)- Photos of the breeding male and female of this species. Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting) Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting)- Geographic range, physical description, food habits, and behavior of this bird. With photos. Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)- Photo plus description of range. Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)- Photo, range maps, and facts on this bird's habitat and diet. Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena)- Brief fact sheet on this species' displays, nesting, diet, and conservation status. Varied Bunting (Passerina versicolor) Varied Bunting (Passerina versicolor)- Facts on this bird's habitat, nest location, breeding, and identifying characteristics. Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus ) Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus )- Photos, range, physical traits, and natural history. Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal) Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)- Scientific classification, range, physical traits, and natural history. Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)- Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat. Includes a sound file. Pyrrhuloxia - The Gray Cardinal (Cardinalis sinuatus) Pyrrhuloxia - The Gray Cardinal (Cardinalis sinuatus)- Describes this bird's physical appearance, habitat, and nesting. Includes photos. King Rail (Rallus elegans) King Rail (Rallus elegans)- Physical appearance, habitat, range, and reproduction of this species. Moho-pereru, The Banded Rail (Rallus philippensis) Moho-pereru, The Banded Rail (Rallus philippensis)- Brief narrative on this bird of New Zealand. Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)- Photo, identification tips, habitat, diet, and range maps for this species. Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris) Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris)- Provides facts about this bird's physical traits, breeding habitat, and diet. Includes photos of the Atlantic Coast adult and a sound recording. King Rail (Rallus elegans) King Rail (Rallus elegans)- Identification tips, image, Breeding Bird Survey map, and taxonomy chart. Porzana carolina (Sora) Porzana carolina (Sora)- Facts about this bird's physical traits, food habits, and reproduction. Includes sound recordings. Laysan Rail (Porzana palmeri) Laysan Rail (Porzana palmeri)- Illustration and brief description of this extinct species. Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana)- Describes the distinguishing features, habitat, diet, and behavior of this bird. Includes a photo.