Blue Jay
Blue Jays are a common large songbird with a perky crest.
Blue Jays have noisy calls and are known for their intelligence, they as well have tight family bonds.
Blue Jays also help spread Oak Trees from their fondness of acorns.
American Goldfinch
Often American Goldfinches will flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls.
Males (Left) are a vibrant yellow and deep black with a sliver of white.
Females (Right) are a bit more of a dull color scheme but are still identifiable by many traits such as:
- Conical bill
- Pointed and notched tail
- Wingbars
- Lack of streaks
Northern Cardinal
Many people start field guides because of the male (Right) Northern Cardinal.
They have a beautiful shade of red that keeps your gaze on the bird.
Even the females (Left) with the brown spots and accents of red keep you looking at its beauty.
Barn Owl
Being a sneaky predator in the night the Barn Owl's ghostly pale face helps it look especially scary at nighttime.
These owls have eerie and raspy calls.
Barn Owls are decreasing in population in some areas due to habitat loss.
Turkey Vulture
The Turkey Vulture, when soaring raises its wings in a V and make wobbly circles.
Some locations they visit during breeding season are:
- Missouri
- Iowa
- Nebraska