The Aviary: The Brown-Headed Cowbird

The Brown-headed Cowbird is different. It is not the flashiest bird in the yard. It does not have the elegance of a heron, the wild cry of a hawk, or the storybook appeal of a chickadee. At first glance, the male looks like someone dipped a blackbird in coffee and sent him on his way….

Aviary: The Carolina Wren

The Carolina Wren is one of the most recognizable birds in the South and a year-round resident across much of the region. It is often heard before it is seen, known for its loud, ringing calls that carry far beyond what you would expect from such a small bird. States where the Carolina Wren is…