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Category: Backyard Birds

My posts on backyard birds throughout the US and Canada.

  • Are Spiders Carnivores or Omnivores? (Plant-eating spiders?!)

    Are Spiders Carnivores or Omnivores? (Plant-eating spiders?!)

    Most spiders are predators that hunt and capture animal prey. They use their ability to spin webs to immobilize their victims before delivering a lethal bite. Some spiders, however, have adapted to a scavenging lifestyle and will eat dead insects instead of hunting live prey. Spiders are generally carnivores as they hunt and eat other…

  • Are Insects Herbivores? (Answered And Explained!)

    Are Insects Herbivores? (Answered And Explained!)

    Insects are small animals that have six legs, three body parts, and a hard exoskeleton. They can be found in nearly every environment on Earth and are essential to the survival of many ecosystems. More than 50% of all insects are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. Some of the most important insects, like bees…

  • 20 Small Birds In California Backyards (Identified!)

    20 Small Birds In California Backyards (Identified!)

    There are a variety of small birds that call California home. Some of the more common species include the house finch, American goldfinch, and black-capped chickadee. While each bird is unique, they all share a love for the Golden State. The small birds listed here can be observed in Northern California as well as in…

  • Are Mice Herbivores or Omnivores?

    Are Mice Herbivores or Omnivores?

    Mice belong to the redent family and are one of the most versatile eaters in the animal kingdom. They are able to digest a wide variety of plant and animal matter including fruits and vergetable grains, insects and even meat, thus are known to be omnivores.  Yes, mice are indeed omnivores, eating almost anything edible…

  • Birds Starting With The Letter K

    Birds Starting With The Letter K

    There are many well known birds that start with the letter K. Some of these birds include the kakapo, kiwi, kingfisher, and kookaburra. But have you ever heard of the Karoo Scrub-Robin, the Kirk’s Francolin or the Knysna turaco? In fact, there are more than a hundred birds starting with a K and you can…

  • Birds Starting With The Letter E

    Birds Starting With The Letter E

    Want to find a bird name starting with an “E” for you crossword, or just interested in all the “European” or “Eastern” birds? There are so many different types of birds in the world, and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. If you’re looking for a specific type of bird,…

  • Birds Starting With the Letter A (Complete List and Info!)

    Birds Starting With the Letter A (Complete List and Info!)

    There are so many different types of birds in the world, with many different names(!), and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. If you’re looking for a specific type of bird, one way to narrow down your search is to look for birds that start with a certain letter. There…

  • Birds Starting With The Letter F

    Birds Starting With The Letter F

    There are so many different types of birds in the world, and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. That’s why we’ve decided to put together a list of birds starting with the letter F. This list includes everything from the familiar (e.g., the Finch) to the more exotic (e.g., the…

  • Are Hawks Carnivores or Omnivores?

    Are Hawks Carnivores or Omnivores?

    Hawks are carnivorous birds of prey that hunt small mammals like mice and gophers. They are at the top of the food chain in their ecosystem and play an important role in controlling the population of these small animals. Hawks are carnivores and tertiary consumers, which means they exclusively eat other animals that are primary…

  • What Garden Birds Eat Tadpoles?

    What Garden Birds Eat Tadpoles?

    Most garden birds are omnivores with a diet that include everything from seeds and fruits, to insects and smaller animals.   Therefore, larger backyard birds will eat tadpoles as a part of their diet if accessible to them. In fact, many garden birds will actively seek out tadpoles to eat if you have a source…