The Ruddy Duck is the only "stiff-tailed" duck regularly found in North America. The name refers to the long spiky tail that they often hold nearly ...
Yellow-rumped Warbler – Windsor Ontario
Yesterday was a sunny spring day, I went out to a local conservation area and spotted my first warbler this season. ...
Glistening-green Tanager – Ecuador
This small, brilliant green colored tanager can only be found in Andean cloud forest in western Ecuador and western Colombia. Length: 13 cm (5.1 in) ...
Bald Eagle in flight – LaSalle Ontario
I am so happy that I have a Bald Eagle at the local park just a short walk from my home. I saw it a few times perching in a tall tree a few times. So ...
White-booted Racket-tail (male) – Ecuador
The male of this small, cute hummingbird has a long tail, rackets and white leg puffs. Its body length is 11-15 cm (4.3-5.9 in) including the 7-8 cm ...
Red-headed Barbet – Ecuador
This colorful Barbet has large head and short tail. It can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Length: 15 cm (5.9 ...
Orange-bellied Euphonia (female) – Ecuador
This small, compact and short tailed Euphonia can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. The female looks ...
Violet-bellied Hummingbird – Ecuador
This small and colorful hummingbird is only 7.5 cm (2.95 in) in length. It can be found in central Panama, through Columbia, extending to southwestern ...
Black-capped Chickadee in flight – Windsor Ontario
This tiny songbird is very common in North America. It was so much fun catching this little darling in action at our local nature center. ...
Silver-throated Tanager – Ecuador
This is a relatively common and small tanager. It can be found from northern Costa Rica through Panama, Colombia, and Peru to southern Ecuador at ...