What’s your favorite type of bird?

Question

Leanne Citrone · Answer

Robin red breast

Rebecca · Answer

Red Whiskered Bulbul: The bird that turned me into a birder. Someone pointed me toward Merlin Bird ID during the pandemic and I realized all I needed was a pair of binoculars and sitting in our yard staring at stuff could be a legit hobby. Mostly I saw LBBs... until this baddie. Their story is amazing, their song beautifully distinctive, and we happen to live in one of the only places in the U.S. where they show up. I adore these little punks.

Maddy · Answer

Pigeons: The friends we abandoned :( and they come in so many beautiful colors!

Nicole · Answer

Canary: My favorite shade of yellow 💛

Ryan · Answer

My duck, Yoshi: Likes: mud and mealworms

Dislikes: running

Hobbies: being high maintenance, leading the flock & making nests out of sticks and rocks

Fun fact: Will quack until you give her treats

Ross Chait · Answer

Birds Hollywood: @Darcy Groves @Jennifer Haare @Mat Levitt facts?

jess k · Answer

indigo bunting: A bluest blue bird that never makes me blue

Shellie Gossling · Answer

Blue Heron: We have one in our backyard on our pond.  She’s been here since we moved in.  We love watching her fly in and stalk around the pond.  Her wings are so majestic and it’s so peaceful to watch her in her little kingdom.

Heather M · Answer

American Kestrel: Smallest falcon in North America!

Tiffy · Answer

Mallard ducks: I know they’re common, but there’s something solid and sure about mallard ducks. I genuinely like their colours too! Make great prints.

Emily · Answer

Western Bluebird: Saw one of the males in the Quinault Rain Forest and just gasped. But really loving all bluebirds, since I’ve been calling my baby that lately, and listening to it on the Band on the Run album with her 💙

heaths moon · Answer

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo: like the starry sky at midnight, stunnin'

Carmen Vicente · Answer

bohemian waxwing: I like it's crested head

graham · Answer

cedar waxwing!

LCD · Answer

Crows: They remember

Veronica Calvage · Answer

Painted bunting: I love painted buntings! It’s hard to be sad when you’re lucky enough to spot these magnificent little rainbows in the wild. Nature, what can’t you do?!

They’re a rare sighting in my area, but peak sightings are usually May and June. The females and young males look like tiny limes with wings!

Kate H. · Answer

Green cheek conure: The most perfect pet for bird nerds. Quiet, silly, loving, with the sweetest eyes ever

Brigid · Answer

mourning doves: because my younger brother called them "early birds" when we were little, a perfect misunderstanding. and they are dignified and beautiful and subtle. love to hear them.

heaths moon · Answer

Shoebill Stork: it's people-sized and load af!

Ashley · Answer

osprey: I love the spectacle of the singular osprey nest, somewhere precarious, ostentatious, babies screeching at all hours, parents hunting and diving for fish to bring back to said screeching babies. I could watch them do their dance all day. It feels so special.

Hannah Noah · Answer

Raven: Because they're super smart and bring you presents!

Meaghan · Answer

Piping Plovers: I love these little endangered shore birds. Also, my town shuts down portions of the beach during nesting season which really helps in identifying the local villains/good guys based on who is and isn’t mad about it. And how sweet is their name?!

Katie · Answer

Seagulls: They dgaf about anyone. They will nest on your car, poop in your shawarma, steal a full bag of chips out of your bag, use the crosswalk like a human and make you wait. These are all things I’ve seen them do and I respect it.

Seimi · Answer

Northern cardinal: Striking birds (although sadly only the male has this bright red-orangey color, the gals are brown). But also it is bc my kids who are starting to pay attention to the occasional blue jays, call them “red jays”

frostie delite · Answer

Loon: I’m a Looney girl myself. They’re just so pretty, always travel in pairs 🥹, and can make really beautiful but creepy sounds. I feel like I get lulled into a spell whenever I’m around them <3

Elyse · Answer

black phoebe: just look at that little guy

Jennifer · Answer

Eastern Blue Bird: Such a beautiful song too!

Hitomi · Answer

Loon: Sorry my favorite bird would kick your favorite bird’s ass in a fight. They steal fish from fishermen, have the most mournful calls, and carry their baby on their backs. Just graphically so crisp and beautiful. Perfect birds.

Michael Bolognino · Answer

Northern flicker: The secret shock of bright orange under its wings when it flies.

Sarah Atwood · Answer

Varied Thrush: They’re sneaky and secretive, and make your yard sound haunted!

Caitrin Chappelle · Answer

brown pelican: I love watching them fly and dive into the water

Willy Huber · Answer

Kiwi Bird: They are like a lil burlap sack with feet! They make me so happy and they are such fascinating creatures 🥝

Zoe Det · Answer

Black crowned night heron: They’re mysterious, and they’re cute. What more could you need?

Maribeth · Answer

Wilson’s Warbler: I struggle to answer this question because I have favorite birds for times of year and areas I’m in. But! For the sake of having an answer—there are lakes by my house where if I am patient, I can usually spot a Wilson’s Warbler. Much less patience is required in the winter and spring. But look at the little guy!!!! Shockingly bright yellow, and he has that little hat of black. If that ain’t the silliest thing!!!! They’re also small and flighty, very shy. I think of them as being named Wilson. Look at Wilson and his silly hair.

Ross · Answer

Puffin: Look at him.

Ginny Branch · Answer

Roseate Spoonbill: One of my favorites is the Roseate Spoonbill because they are rare to spot in the wild (I’ve only seen one on Cumberland Island) and one time I was studying feather chart meanings and a pink feather meant, “love in the form of a child was coming my way”. I remember thinking, “who finds a pink feather in the wild?!” feeling very skeptical and sad because I had been struggling with infertility and a miscarriage. After a hurricane I found a Roseate Spoonbill pink feather on the beach tangled in some reeds and shortly after found out I was pregnant and with a girl! Probably one of the most magical experiences of my life.