The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most formidable eagles in the world. With strong talons and a keen sense of vision, it is an apex predator, preying on a variety of animals in its habitat.

Found in various parts of North and South America, grackles are known for their adaptability and gregarious nature. They are commonly seen foraging for food in urban areas, where they display a distinctive walking motion.

Those feathers are a work of art.

You’d look like that too if you were left out in the snow.

Recognizable by its distinctive crest on the head, the blue jay is a vocal and intelligent bird. Often found in a variety of habitats, including forests and suburban areas, it has a diverse diet that includes seeds, nuts, insects, and occasionally small animals.

These birds are often seen in woodlands, gardens, and suburban areas, where they forage for insects, seeds, and berries. Tufted titmice are known for their agile and acrobatic movements as they search for food. They are social birds and typically move in small, cohesive groups.

Put this bird in a sci-fi flick where it carries out justice.

Like this bird knows the state of your soul and is willing to escort you to the underworld.

Male cardinals are recognized for their striking crest, black face mask, and red plumage, while females have a more neutral appearance. Both genders have distinctive, strong bills.

This dude knows he’s beautiful with that haughty stare.

Hummingbirds primarily feed on nectar from flowers, using their specialized bills and long, extendable, tube-like tongues. This high-energy diet is supplemented with small insects and spiders for protein. Due to their small size and rapid metabolism, hummingbirds need to feed frequently.

Common grackles are social birds and often form large, noisy flocks. They are characterized by their distinct calls and are notable for their bold and sometimes opportunistic behavior.

Adaptable to various environments, house finches are commonly found in urban and suburban areas, where they build nests in ledges, hanging plants, or even building crevices. Their diet consists of seeds, fruits, and insects.

A Cardinal and Green Finch not liking how they are being recorded as they eat. Greenfinches are often found in gardens, woodlands, and open areas, where they forage for seeds, berries, and insects. Cardinals are admired for their beautiful appearance and melodic songs, contributing to the biodiversity and charm of their surroundings.

The American goldfinch is a small, brightly colored bird native to North America. Distinctive for its striking yellow plumage and black wings, the male American goldfinch is particularly vibrant during the breeding season, while the female has more muted tones.

Robins are widespread and can be found in various habitats, including gardens, woodlands, and urban areas. They are often associated with the arrival of spring and are known for their cheerful songs. Robins have a diet that includes insects, worms, and fruits.

American goldfinches have a lively, undulating flight and cheerful, twittering calls that make them a delightful and recognizable presence in the avian landscape.

One interesting feature of the American goldfinch is its ability to delay breeding until later in the summer when thistle seeds and other plant materials are more abundant, allowing them to raise their young with a readily available food source.

And this guy’s getting his money’s worth for the day.

Woodpeckers primarily feed on insects that they locate by tapping on the wood. They also play a crucial role in ecosystems by creating nest cavities in trees.

The purple finch is a colorful songbird native to North America. The male purple finch is characterized by its striking raspberry-red plumage, while the female has a more subdued appearance with brown streaks.

A lone Robin wondering why he’s got the place all to himself. That’s more food for you.

The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a medium-sized bird that is native to North and Central America. It is named for its mournful cooing sounds, which are often heard during its courtship displays. Mourning doves have a soft, delicate appearance with a light grayish-brown body, pinkish chest, and a long, tapered tail with white edges.

During molting, a blue jay will gradually lose and replace its feathers. This process can take several weeks, and it often occurs in late summer or early fall after the breeding season. While molting, the blue jay may appear somewhat disheveled or patchy as new feathers grow in, and old feathers are shed. This can affect their overall appearance, making them look less vibrant or even a bit ragged during the molting period.

Migration can bring interesting visitors every now and then. Like this bird who does not look happy at all.

The red-winged blackbird is a common bird in North America known for its glossy black plumage and distinctive red or orange shoulder patches, especially prominent in males. Found in diverse habitats like wetlands and meadows, they exhibit territorial behavior during the breeding season.

Males have black, white, and rose-red plumage, while females are brown and white. They inhabit deciduous forests, woodlands, and gardens during the breeding season, showcasing melodic songs.

These birds are neotropical migrants, spending winters in Central America and returning for the breeding season. Male Baltimore orioles contribute to their habitats with a rich and melodious song.

The Eastern bluebird is a small bird native to North America, characterized by bright blue plumage in males and more subdued tones in females. Known for their gentle and melodious songs, Eastern bluebirds primarily feed on insects, fruits, and berries.

This rare blue-morph Cardinal decided to pay a short visit, even posing for an impressive photo for the internet to enjoy.