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The northern mockingbird is the state bird of Texas. The list of birds of Texas is the official list of species recorded in the U.S. state of Texas according to the Texas Bird Records Committee (TBRC) of the Texas Ornithological Society. As of January 2024, the list contained 664 species. Of them, 170 are considered review species. Eight species were introduced to Texas, two are known to be ...
The bird that can achieve the greatest airspeed is the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), able to exceed 320 km/h (200 mph) in its dives. [1] [2] A close relative of the common swift, the white-throated needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), is commonly reported as the fastest bird in level flight with a reported top speed of 169 km/h (105 mph ...
The common nighthawk or bullbat ( Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized [ 3][ 4] crepuscular or nocturnal bird [ 3][ 5] of the Americas within the nightjar (Caprimulgidae) family, whose presence and identity are best revealed by its vocalization. Typically dark [ 3] (gray, black and brown), [ 5] displaying cryptic colouration and intricate ...
It’s the first-ever sighting of the bird in Texas. ... Rare tropical bird species spotted for the 3rd time ever in the US, Texas officials say. Mike Stunson. November 30, 2023 at 1:40 PM.
The northern mockingbird ( Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America, of the family Mimidae. The species is also found in some parts of the Caribbean, as well as on the Hawaiian Islands. It is typically a permanent resident across much of its range, but northern mockingbirds may move farther south during inclement ...
The common starling ( Sturnus vulgaris ), also known as the European starling in North America and simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled with white at some times ...
Yes, I picked them myself the last time we had a good crop of wild plums. I’m pretty sure it was 2021. If you’ve ever braved the wild to gather your share, you know how much you treasure the ...
Description. The crested caracara has a total length of 50–65 cm (20–26 in) and a wingspan of 120–132 cm (47–52 in). Its weight is 0.9–1.6 kg (2.0–3.5 lb), averaging 1,348 g (2.972 lb) in seven birds from Tierra del Fuego. [ 13][ 14] Individuals from the colder southern part of its range average larger than those from tropical ...