Male Tree Swallows are dark blue to blue-green in color. Females have more green in their coloring and may have brown feathering as well, especially younger birds. The wings of Tree Swallows are quite narrow. The feathers have a beautiful iridescent
As their name would suggest, the plumage of the Black Swan is usually entirely black. They have red eyes and bills, although the bill usually has a white band at the end. Black Swan's feathers usually curl. The primaries (one of the types of feathers
Found throughout North, Central, and South America at different times of the year, Scarlet Tanagers are found in areas of dense deciduous or partially deciduous forest. They may also be seen in suburban areas that have lots of tall trees. Scarlet Tan
The Roseate Tern is a beautiful species of wild bird. They have very long, distinctive beaks, perfectly adapted to grabbing fish from the water. They have little black patches on their heads and white underbellies and backs, and their wings are in ge
The Tufted Titmouse is short, like other small songbirds, with an equally short bill and a gray and white body. Gray will make up the upper portions of the body, with white making up most of the bottom. The Tufted Titmouse has a dark forehead, with r
The large bill of the Keel Billed Toucan is deceptively lightweight, composed of a number of thin plates. It is colored black, yellow, orange, red, and green. Scientists do not have a good explanation as to why toucans evolved with such large bills.
A rather large bird, North American Turkey toms can weigh up to 55.11 kilograms. The hens are, of course, somewhat smaller and rarely exceed 26.45 kilograms. As would be expected, the North American Turkey is usually heavier in the fall after a sprin