He that will take the bird must not scare it. An English proverb Spot-breasted Oriole The Spot-breasted Oriole (Icterus pectoralis) is a species of bird in the Icteridae family. The Spot-breasted Oriole is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States. Identification Tips:…
As the old birds sings, the young ones twitter. A German proverb Western Meadowlark The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is a medium-sized blackbird, very similar in appearance to the Eastern Meadowlark. Their breeding habitats are grasslands, prairies, pastures, and abandoned fields. Their nests are situated on the ground, and are…
Canada’s national bird is the grouse. A Stuart Keate quotation Spruce Grouse The Spruce Grouse, Dendragapus canadensis, is a medium-sized grouse. These birds forage on the ground or in trees in winter. They nest on the ground in dense growth. They are permanent residents. Some of them move short distances…
Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ’em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird A Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird quotation Northern Mockingbird The Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos, is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America. This bird is mainly a…
Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings A C. Archie Danielson or Salvador Dalí quotation (research shows these two different people as author) This bird (Surnia ulula) is a medium sized bird. It has a falcon-like wing shape and long tail. It is the only living species in the…
The Duck Test Inductive Reasoning The duck test is a humorous term for a form of inductive reasoning. Here’s how it can be explained: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. The test implies that…
Proud as a peacock A popular quote Name this bird Proud as a peacock Variations: Bird Quote Popularity Poll (4 answers max) Comment below how you use this popular quote and/or name the bird. The Volokh Conspiracy » Wind Power’s Not for the Birds Gooney Bird Quotes
