Determining the age of songbirds in the field generally requires close views, careful study, and some experience. But in a few species in spring, the … Read More “David Sibley: How feather color can reveal a songbird’s age”
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Study: Migratory birds arriving late to breeding grounds
New research shows climate change is altering the delicate seasonal clock that North American migratory songbirds rely on to successfully mate and raise healthy offspring, … Read More “Study: Migratory birds arriving late to breeding grounds”
Spring gallery: Seven photos of Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Few migrants are as beloved and eagerly anticipated as Rose-breasted Grosbeak, the pretty songbird shown in the photo above and the six below. After spending … Read More “Spring gallery: Seven photos of Rose-breasted Grosbeak”
Species profile: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, kerchiefed songster
Beautiful Rose-breasted Grosbeak has a bill to handle many foods and a song to delight the ears Read More “Species profile: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, kerchiefed songster”