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Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds | #GreatTailedGrackle #MexicanGrackle #QuiscalusMexicanus | #Grackles #NewWorldBlackbirds #Blackbirds #PerchingBirds : Photo by BarbeeAnne #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)

The great-tailed grackle, also known as the Mexican grackle, is a medium-sized bird native to the Americas. It is known for its distinct long, keel-shaped tail, which gives it its name. Adult males are about 40-46 cm (16-18 in) long and have glossy black plumage with striking purple iridescence. They have pale yellow eyes and a long, pointed bill. Females are slightly smaller and have dark brown plumage. Great-tailed grackles are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including urban areas, agricultural fields, wetlands, and open woodlands. Eight subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by BarbeeAnne via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/cuba-black-bird-great-tailed-grackle-2555949/

ZTXM

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #BeardedReedling #BeardedTit #BeardedParrotbill #PanurusBiarmicus | #Reedlings #Tits #Parrotbills #BeardedReedlingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by HenkvanDorp #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus)

The bearded reedling is a small, orange-brown bird with a long tail, often seen flying low over reedbeds. Males sport a distinctive grey head and black "moustache," while females are paler with a brownish head. They are found in temperate Europe and across the Palearctic, favouring large reedbeds by freshwater or brackish wetlands. These social birds forage in groups, communicating with characteristic "ping" calls. Bearded reedlings nimbly feed near water, sometimes upside down, and run quickly on the ground searching for insects in summer, switching to seeds in winter. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by HenkvanDorp via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bearded-reedling-bird-animal-6380106/

NVRD

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

New addition! Chestnut munia (Lonchura atricapilla) #AsianBirds | #ChestnutMunia #BlackHeadedMunia #LonchuraAtricapilla | #Munias #Finches #MuniaFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by vinsky2002 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Chestnut munia (Lonchura atricapilla)

The chestnut munia, also known as the black-headed munia, is a small finch with a stubby grey-blue bill and a black head. Its body is primarily brown, with a brick-red patch on the lower back visible in flight. Some subspecies also have a black belly. Sexes are similar, while juveniles are uniformly pale brown without the dark head. This gregarious bird is found throughout Southeast Asia, frequenting open grasslands and cultivated areas, especially rice paddies. They feed mainly on grains and seeds and build large, dome-shaped nests in bushes or tall grass, laying 4-7 white eggs. At least ten subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by vinsky2002 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/chestnut-munia-male-outdoor-perch-4322444/

HHFP

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Eastern yellow robin (Eopsaltria australis) #Australianbirds | #EasternYellowRobin #EopsaltriaAustralis | #AustralasianRobins #YellowRobins #Songbirds #PerchingBirds #Robin : Photo by FrancisMorgan #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Eastern yellow robin (Eopsaltria australis)

The eastern yellow robin is a medium-sized Australasian robin with a grey head and back, bright yellow underparts, and a small white throat patch. In flight, a pale bar is visible on its wings. It is found along coastal and sub-coastal eastern Australia, extending inland in some areas, inhabiting diverse habitats from woodlands to rainforests and even gardens. These inquisitive birds are often seen perched low, on tree trunks or branches, from where they pounce on insects and other small creatures. They are generally sedentary, though some altitudinal migration occurs in winter. Their calls include bell-like piping and a repeated "chop chop" sound. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by FrancisMorgan via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/yellow-breasted-robin-2742466/

CLIA

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New addition! Chestnut-sided warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #ChestnutSidedWarbler #SetophagaPensylvanica | #Warblers #NewWorldWarblerFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Canadian-Nature-Visions #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Chestnut-sided warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica)

The chestnut-sided warbler is a small songbird with a yellow crown, black eye stripe, white cheeks, and in breeding plumage, distinctive chestnut flanks. Females are duller. Non-breeding adults are lime-green above with a white eye-ring and pale underparts. Chestnut-sided warblers breed in eastern North America, favoring young, regenerating forests and shrubby areas, and winter in Central America. They forage actively among low branches for insects, often holding their tail cocked. Their song is a musical "pleased, pleased, pleased to meetcha!". No subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Canadian-Nature-Visions via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-chestnut-sided-warbler-6972503/

SFLP

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Green jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #GreenJay #CyanocoraxLuxuosus | #NewWorldJays #Jays #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Keishpixl #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Green jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus)

The green jay is a colourful bird, roughly the size of a blue jay, with bright green upperparts, a blue face, black throat, and yellow outer tail feathers. Its underparts range from yellow to pale green depending on the subspecies. It has a disjunct distribution, found from southern Texas to Honduras and again from Colombia to Bolivia, inhabiting woodlands, thickets, and humid forests. Green jays are social, often foraging in noisy family flocks. They are territorial, mob predators, and use tools to extract insects. Their diet is varied, including insects, fruits, seeds, and small vertebrates. They are also known for their mimicry of other birds' calls. Seven subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Keishpixl via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/green-jay-jay-bird-nature-fauna-9112031/

ISZY

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Bronze mannikin (Spermestes cucullata) #AfricanBirds | #BronzeMannikin #BronzeMunia #SpermestesCucullata | #Mannikins #Munias #Finches #MuniaFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by jeanvdmeulen #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Bronze mannikin (Spermestes cucullata)

The bronze mannikin, also known as the bronze munia, is a small, compact finch, with a blackish head, grey bill, and brown upperparts. Its white underparts have brown barring on the flanks. A key feature is the darker, iridescent patch on the upper wing feathers. This gregarious bird is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa in grassy areas, open woodlands, and gardens. Bronze mannikins are often seen in flocks, foraging mainly on seeds and occasionally insects. They build ball-shaped nests, sometimes near wasp nests, and both parents care for the young. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by jeanvdmeulen via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bronze-mannikin-bird-avian-nature-3607636/

LIOU

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Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #BohemianWaxwing #BombycillaGarrulus | #Waxwings #WaxwingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by PenjaK #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏🌎 Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

The Bohemian waxwing is a species of bird known for its striking appearance and distinctive call. It is a starling-sized songbird with a sleek grayish-brown plumage, a black mask around its eyes, and a crest on its head. The Bohemian waxwing has red waxy-looking tips on some of its wing feathers, giving it its name. It is primarily found in northern forests and tundra regions of Eurasia and North America. These birds are highly social and often travel in large flocks, feeding on berries and insects. Two or three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by PenjaK via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/waxwing-bird-branch-perched-5826677/

UGLG

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Pied butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis) #AustralianBirds | #PiedButcherbird #CracticusNigrogularis | #Butcherbirds #ButcherbirdFamily #PerchingBirds #Songbirds : Photo by PMelrose #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Pied butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis)

The pied butcherbird is a striking medium-sized black and white bird, with a black hood, white collar, and a strong, hooked grey and black bill. It is found across most of mainland Australia in drier forests, woodlands, and often suburban areas. Pied butcherbirds are known for their beautiful, melodious fluting songs. They are also aggressive predators, feeding on insects, small reptiles, mammals, frogs, and birds, often impaling prey on thorns or forks in branches. They live in pairs or small family groups, holding territories year-round. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by PMelrose via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/pied-butcherbird-bird-avian-4868968/

DBUF

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Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #WesternJackdaw #EurasianJackdaw #EuropeanJackdaw | #Jackdaws #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Didgeman #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula)

The western jackdaw, also known as the Eurasian jackdaw or the European jackdaw is a characterful bird belonging to the crow family. It is known for its distinctive black plumage, gray nape, and pale eyes. Jackdaws are highly social and often form large flocks, nesting in tree cavities or buildings. They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, seeds, and carrion. The Western jackdaw is found across Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa, where it is commonly seen in urban, suburban, and rural habitats. Four subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Didgeman via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/jackdaw-crow-raven-bird-bird-watch-3747346/

GNPV

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

New addition! Pink robin (Petroica rodinogaster) #AustralianBirds | #PinkRobin #PetroicaRodinogaster | #AustralianRobins #AustralasianRobinFamily #Robins #Songbirds #PerchingBirds : Photo by pen_ash #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Pink robin (Petroica rodinogaster)

The male pink robin (pictured) is a small, but striking, Australian robin, with a bold pink breast, grey-black upperparts, a white forehead spot, and a black bill. Females are duller, grey-brown with a pinkish tinge below and a buff forehead spot. They inhabit cool, temperate forests of southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. Usually seen alone or in pairs, they are shy and forage for insects and spiders in shrubs or on the ground. Their call is a soft, chattering trill.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by pen_ash🦜 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/pink-robin-bird-perched-robin-6493985/

IMZS

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Golden-breasted starling (Lamprotornis regius) #AfricanBirds | #GoldenBreastedStarling #RoyalStarling #LamprotornisRegius | #GlossyStarlings #Starlings #StarlingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Tobi127 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Golden-breasted starling (Lamprotornis regius)

The golden-breasted starling, also known as the royal starling, is a species of glossy starling found in Africa. It is named after its vibrant golden-yellow breast feathers that contrast with it's mostly blue-black plumage. This glossy starling has a distinctive appearance with its long tail, strong beak, and white eyes. Its feathers have a glossy, metallic sheen, reflecting iridescent shades of blue, green, and purple in different lighting conditions. The wings are rounded, enabling agile flight. The golden-breasted starling is primarily found in woodland areas, savannas, and open grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Tobi127 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/royal-starling-bird-songbird-nature-9455862/

XTXE

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10/04/25

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Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) #NorthAmericanBirds | #TuftedTitmouse #BaeolophusBicolor | #Titmouses #Titmice #Tits #TitFamily #PerchingBirds #Songbirds : Photo by Trek_Jason #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)

The tufted titmouse is a small songbird found in North America. It has a gray body with a prominent crest on its head, which gives it the tufted appearance. This titmouse has a black forehead, white face, and rusty flanks. It is known for its loud, clear whistling song and active behavior. This bird is often found in woodlands and suburban areas, where it feeds on insects, seeds, and berries. It is a social species that forms stable pairs and can be frequently seen visiting backyard bird feeders.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Trek_Jason via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/small-bird-perched-branch-spring-8643431/

GVKW

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Emerald tanager (Tangara florida) #CentralAmericanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds | #EmeraldTanager #TangaraFlorida | #Tanagers #TanagerFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by marvinbla #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Emerald tanager (Tangara florida)

The emerald tanager is a vibrant, medium-sized bird from Central and South America. Males are bright emerald green with black streaking on the back and wings, a black ear patch and beak, and yellow on the crown and rump. Females are duller with yellow-green instead of yellow on the head. They are found in humid lowland and montane forests, and secondary forests in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador, typically in the canopy. Emerald Tanagers are usually seen in pairs or small groups, often joining mixed-species foraging flocks. They actively glean insects and fruits from foliage, sometimes hanging upside down. Their calls are high-pitched whistles and chirps. One subspecies is recognised by some authorities.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by marvinbla via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/tanager-bird-animal-black-eared-7316495/

VJPG

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Flame robin (Petroica phoenicea) #AustralianBirds | #FlameRobin #PetroicaPhoenicea | #AustralasianRobins #Robins #PerchingBirds : Photo by pen_ash #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Flame robin (Petroica phoenicea)

The flame robin is a small Australasian robin native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is known for its vibrant plumage, with males (pictured) having a bright red or orange breast and throat, contrasting with a dark gray or black back. Females are less colourful, sporting a gray-brown plumage. Flame robins inhabit diverse habitats, including forests, woodlands, and mountainous regions. They are insectivorous, feeding primarily on insects and spiders. No subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/flame-robin-robin-bird-7409036/

CMAD

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Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds | #BlackPhoebe #SayornisNigricans | #Phoebes #TyrantFlycatcherFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by stephmcblack #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans)

The black phoebe is a small, dark bird in the tyrant-flycatcher family with a sooty-black body and a bright white belly. It has a thin, black bill and often flicks its tail. Found in the Americas, from southwestern USA to Argentina, it favours habitats close by water sources. It perches conspicuously, then darts out to catch insects in flight. It often returns to the same perch. Its distinctive "chip" call and tail-wagging are characteristic behaviours. Six subspecies are commonly recognized.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by stephmcblack via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/black-phoebe-bird-branch-perched-6160613/

XQUI

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Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #RedBackedShrike #LaniusCollurio | #TypicalShrikes #Shrikes #PerchingBirds : Photo by Kodl68 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)

The red-backed shrike is a small, carnivorous bird that is known for its striking appearance and predatory behavior. The male (pictured) has a distinctive red-brown back, hence its name, with a black mask extending across its eyes. Its underparts are pale and its tail is black and long. The female is less vibrant, with a grayish-brown back and fainter mask. Red-backed shrikes primarily inhabit open woodlands, scrublands, and grassy areas across Europe and parts of Asia. They migrate to tropical and southern Africa for the winter.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Kodl68 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/shrike-bird-animal-feathers-8973601/

FNDB

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Common whitethroat (Curruca communis) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #CommonWhitethroat #GreaterWhitethroat #CurrucaCommunis | #Whitethroats #Warblers #OldWorldWarblerFamily #PerchingBirds | : Photo by pevank01 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Common whitethroat (Curruca communis)

The common whitethroat, or greater whitethroat, is a small warbler with a grey head, white throat, and brownish-streaked back. Males display a brighter throat and pinkish breast, especially during breeding. They are found across Europe and temperate western Asia, favoring scrubland, hedgerows, and farmland edges. Their distribution shifts south into Africa for the winter months. Whitethroats are active, often seen flitting through bushes, catching insects. Their song is a scratchy, chattering warble, often delivered from a prominent perch. Four subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by pevank01 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/warbler-songbird-warbler-5216084/

IUPS

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Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #NorthernMockingbird #MimusPolyglottos | #TypicalMockingbirds #Mockingbirds #ThrasherFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by rachelsne0 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

The northern mockingbird is a medium-sized songbird, primarily gray-brown with paler underparts. Distinctive features include white wing bars and flashes of white in flight. They have long tails. They are found throughout much of North America, the Caribbean, and Central America, favoring open areas like parks and yards. Known for their vocal mimicry, they imitate other bird songs and various sounds. They are territorial, often aggressively defending their space. They are often seen perched in prominent locations, singing. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by rachelsne0 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-thrush-bokeh-small-feather-949578/

JOAK

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Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) #AustralianBirds | #SatinBowerbird #PtilonorhynchusViolaceus | #Bowerbirds #BowerbirdFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by tracyellis #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)

Satin bowerbirds, found in eastern Australian rainforests and woodlands, exhibit striking sexual dimorphism. Males are glossy black with violet-blue eyes, while females are olive-brown. Males build elaborate "bowers" decorated with blue objects to attract females. They perform intricate courtship dances, showcasing their collected treasures. Females assess these bowers and displays before mating.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by tracyellis via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-beak-feathers-plumage-branch-5479053/

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