Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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(White-breasted Nuthatch by Hannah Criswell / Macaulay Library)
(White-breasted Nuthatch by Hannah Criswell / Macaulay Library)
We'll take an inside look into the studio and artistic process of @ipaintbirbs.bsky.social . In this one-hour studio session, you’ll watch Liz sketch in real time, learn how she blends scientific accuracy with artistic expression, and get inspired! See you there: bit.ly/LCFStudio
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We'll take an inside look into the studio and artistic process of @ipaintbirbs.bsky.social . In this one-hour studio session, you’ll watch Liz sketch in real time, learn how she blends scientific accuracy with artistic expression, and get inspired! See you there: bit.ly/LCFStudio
We're always happy to work with you too! And very much looking forward to the webinar. 🎨🖌️
December 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We're always happy to work with you too! And very much looking forward to the webinar. 🎨🖌️
This bird’s intricately patterned brown, white, and buff upperparts; white underparts; slender, curved bill; and long, spine-tipped tail identify it as a BROWN CREEPER. To learn more about Brown Creeper visit All About Birds: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_...
Brown Creeper Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Brown Creepers are tiny woodland birds with an affinity for the biggest trees they can find. Look for these little, long-tailed scraps of brown and white spiraling up stout trunks and main branches, s...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This bird’s intricately patterned brown, white, and buff upperparts; white underparts; slender, curved bill; and long, spine-tipped tail identify it as a BROWN CREEPER. To learn more about Brown Creeper visit All About Birds: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_...
Gray bird with black mask & hooked bill in Florida? That’s the adult LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE! Unlike mockingbirds, shrikes have a butcherbird rep, hunt prey, and sport a broad black mask. The only shrike found in Florida. More: allaboutbirds.org/guide/Loggerhead_Shrike
Loggerhead Shrike Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Loggerhead Shrike is a songbird with a raptor’s habits. A denizen of grasslands and other open habitats throughout much of North America, this masked black, white, and gray predator hunts from uti...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Gray bird with black mask & hooked bill in Florida? That’s the adult LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE! Unlike mockingbirds, shrikes have a butcherbird rep, hunt prey, and sport a broad black mask. The only shrike found in Florida. More: allaboutbirds.org/guide/Loggerhead_Shrike
ANSWER: The Lawrence’s Goldfinch is identified by its black chin and forecrown, gray head, yellow breast patch, and pale gray underparts—distinct from American and Lesser Goldfinches. Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lawren...
Lawrence's Goldfinch Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Among the most attractive of North American songbirds, male Lawrence’s Goldfinches are soft gray overall set off by a black face and copious amounts of lemon yellow throughout. But the species’ prefer...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
ANSWER: The Lawrence’s Goldfinch is identified by its black chin and forecrown, gray head, yellow breast patch, and pale gray underparts—distinct from American and Lesser Goldfinches. Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lawren...
This brown, streaky, water-loving sandpiper with a long curved bill is a Whimbrel. Because of the 2025 taxonomy update that happened yesterday, Whimbrels were split into two species. Making this a Hudsonian Whimbrel (vs. a Eurasian Whimbrel) Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hudson...
Hudsonian Whimbrel Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
An elegant, brownish shorebird with a very long, curved bill, the Hudsonian Whimbrel announces itself with effervescent, piping calls. It occupies open habitats—tundra for nesting; and mudflats, beach...
allaboutbirds.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This brown, streaky, water-loving sandpiper with a long curved bill is a Whimbrel. Because of the 2025 taxonomy update that happened yesterday, Whimbrels were split into two species. Making this a Hudsonian Whimbrel (vs. a Eurasian Whimbrel) Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hudson...
QUIZ ANSWER: “RED-SHAFTED” NORTHERN FLICKER. Flickers are often found on the ground, where they forage for ants, beetles, & other insects. Northern Flicker consists of 2 unique forms: the eastern/boreal “Yellow-shafted” and the western “Red-shafted." Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northe...
Northern Flicker Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Northern Flickers are large, brown woodpeckers with a gentle expression and handsome black-scalloped plumage. On walks, don’t be surprised if you scare one up from the ground. It’s not where you’d exp...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
QUIZ ANSWER: “RED-SHAFTED” NORTHERN FLICKER. Flickers are often found on the ground, where they forage for ants, beetles, & other insects. Northern Flicker consists of 2 unique forms: the eastern/boreal “Yellow-shafted” and the western “Red-shafted." Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northe...