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Very widespread in North America, this melodious sparrow is among the most familiar birds in some areas, such as the Northeast and Midwest. At times it is rather skulking in behavior, hiding in the ...

This is the most widespread and familiar large hawk in North America, bulky and broad-winged, designed for effortless soaring. An inhabitant of open country, the Red-tailed Hawk is commonly seen ...

Bird droppings can spread diseases like bird flu and psittacosis. People with weakened immune systems should be cautious around birds. Washing hands after contact with birds reduces the risk of ...

Swoosh! A peregrine falcon can dive up to 200 miles (323 kilometers) an hour to capture prey in flight, striking in midair with its outstretched talons, or claws. Peregrines usually hunt with either a ...