Monthly Archives: December 2012

If you love hummingbirds, let me introduce you to sunbirds—particularly the Crimson Sunbird! Sunbirds are similar to hummingbirds in both diet and size. Eating mainly nectar, these birds only measure up to four inches long! Crimson Sunbird Common Name: Crimson … Continue reading →

Red Knot What this little bird lacks in color, it sure makes up for in stamina! The Red Knot has one of the longest yearly migrations of any species—up to 9,300 miles—flying from the northern tundra to Tierra del Fuego … Continue reading →

Male Northern Shoveler A birding trip is always made worthwhile when spotting a Northern Shoveler! In addition to its unique bill, which is unmistakably named for its spoon-like shape, the males possess a very richly hued, hard-to-miss, elegant plumage. Additionally, … Continue reading →

Male Himalayan Monal Look Familiar? Disney-Pixar’s: Up That’s right, it’s Kevin! Well sort of—the colorful, beloved character from Disney-Pixar’s Film “Up” was actually based on this week’s featured bird: the Himalayan Monal! Common Name: Himalayan Monal; Impeyan Monal; Impeyan Pheasant; … Continue reading →