The Yellow Flicker is a very distinct bird, its coloring scheme a unique one. Named for the yellow feathers shown beneath the tail and wings while in flight, this woodpecker has a gray head, with a red nape and black collar. It has a long, slightly c
The American Goldfinch is a relatively small bird - no larger than your average sparrow. The average mature individual measures approximately four and a quarter inches. Its coloration changes from summer to fall. The summer plumage of the American Go
Depending upon the region they derive from, the Canada Goose may vary in appearance. The wingspans of these geese range between 90 centimeters and two meters! Generally, the geese have black crowns, heads, and necks. Their cheek patches are white. Th
Male and female Northern Orioles look quite different from each other. The female is a yellowish-green, with her belly and lower wings being yellowish-orange. The male has a black tail, wings, head and back, and with an orange rump, shoulder and brea
Most Ring Ouzels have yellow bills. The female has more brown plumage than does the male. The feathers of the female's underside and the flight feathers of both sexes have edging that makes them appear scale-like. Usually, the underside of the Ring O
At maturity, Gray Partridges measure between 12 and 14 inches (30 to 35 centimeters) in length. They are round in shape with short tails. As their name would indicate, Gray Partridges are mainly gray, although their faces have rusty coloration and th
The wild type Golden Pheasant is a truly striking bird, although great sexual dimorphism is present. Males are by far the more impressive sex. Female Golden Pheasants are predominantly brown. There is dark barring present over her body save over the