North America's only indigenous passenger pigeon, which may have gathered in flocks numbering in the billions, became extinct in 1914 at the hands of humans. So, how are pigeons one of the most easily-recogniza More
ISS012-E-19051 (4 March 2006) --- Newport, R.I., is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 12 crew member on the International Space Station. Newport is well-known as a summer destination, but win More
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the brush near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center a mockingbird protects its territory from a young hawk perched on a branch below. The birds are two of more than 330 native More
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the brush near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center a young hawk perches in a branch while a mockingbird sits above, protecting its territory. The birds are two of more than 33 More
One of the most well-known coastal bird species in the Americas, it is one of only three pelican species found in the Western Hemisphere and one of only two pelicans that dive into the water to feed. Easily dis More
Widely-distributed throughout North America, it is actually named after the European robin even though the two species aren't very closely related. According to surveys, the American robin is the second most ab More
Big Bend National Park has more bird species than any other national park. The large great blue heron is usually found near shores of open water and in wetlands. With a wingspan of 66-79 inches and a height of More