The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you. A Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotation Spotted Dove The Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis), also known as the Spotted Turtle…
The owl sees in his son a falcon. An owl proverb or quote Great Horned Owl The Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is quite an adaptable bird and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. Identification Tips: Length:…
No matter how high a bird flies, it has to come down for water. An old bird proverb White-tailed Kite The Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks and Old World vultures. The Mangrove Black Hawk, traditionally…
As to what is future, even a bird with a long neck cannot see it, but God only. A Latin proverb Masked Booby The Masked Booby, Sula dactylatra, is a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae. This species breeds on islands in tropical oceans, especially on the Galapagos islands,…
Birds of prey do not flock together. A Portuguese proverb Common Black Hawk or Mangrove Black Hawk The Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks and Old World vultures. The Mangrove Black Hawk, traditionally considered a distinct…
The noisy fowler catches no birds. A proverb Verdin The Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps) is a species of penduline tit. It is the only species in the family to be found in the New World. Identification Tips: • Length: 3.5 inches • Short, thin bill • Yellow face • Black lores…
A mute bird makes no omen. A Spanish proverb Yellow Wagtail The Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava, is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. Identification Tips: • Length: 5.5 inches • Slender bill • Yellow underparts • Olive back • Dark wings…
A bird on a tether, no matter how long the rope, can always be pulled back. A Ronald Reagan quotation American Pipit The American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) is a small songbird found on both sides of the northern Pacific. Identification Tips: • Length: 5.5 inches • Slender bill • White…
