Orange-crowned Warbler: Small warbler with olive-green upperparts and faintly streaked, yellow underparts. The house sparrow is in serious decline in some parts of Britain. Body length – 24 centimeters Wings are dark with two white bars. A nestling is a very young baby bird that doesn't have much feathering. They are medium-sized birds with grey wings and upperparts and white underparts. Head has black crown, forehead, nape and throat, bright yellow face, and black eye-line. Tennessee Warbler: Small warbler with olive-green upperparts, white underparts, and olive-gray washed sides. Brown legs and feet. Black cap, blue-gray upperparts, black tail, gray white underparts. Hooked beak and long tail. They have a slender, black body with a long tail. Scientific name – Turdus smithi Small, active bird found especially in mesquites. Grace's Warbler: Medium flycatching warbler with gray upperparts and black streaks on back and crown. Legs and feet are gray-black. Scientific name – Turdus fuscater Forked tail is black with orange-brown center. Direct and hovering flight with very rapid wing beats. Diet – omnivore. Black legs and feet. Head is flat with brown stripes. Wings are blue-gray with two white bars. Here, bird species names are available in other languages, a great asset to be used as a translation of foreign bird names. Direct and hovering flight with very rapid wing beats. ... Azure blue back and gray-white throat and belly. Eye ring is white. Bushtit: Tiny, acrobatic bird with gray-brown upperparts and paler underparts. Sexes and juvenile similar. Bounding flight, alternates flapping with gliding. One of the least specialized and most adaptable Hawaiian species. Both sexes are protective of feeding territories. Body length – 50-64 centimeters (20-25 inches) Females are gray-green above and yellow-white below with two pale wing-bars. Their head and wings are jet black, with yellow beaks and legs. Black bill, legs and feet. Wings show two white bars. Pygmy Nuthatch: Small nuthatch, blue-gray upperparts and pale yellow breast. Body length – 19-23 centimeters (7.5-9.1 inches) Philadelphia Vireo: Medium vireo with olive-green upperparts and yellow-washed to yellow underparts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. House Wren: Small wren with brown head, nape, and back showing very fine dark brown bars, faint white eyebrows, and gray-brown underparts with fine brown bars on flanks and below tail. It feeds on insects, including green aphids and fruit flies. It was named for Lucy Hunter Baird, daughter of Spencer F. Baird, ornithologist and secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The female has unstreaked blue-gray upperparts and a yellow wash on face and breast with pale streaks on flanks, and yellow eyebrows. A very small wren with barred, dark brown upperparts and buff eyebrows. A Black Stork resembles the white stork in size, but shines with redish green tint. LeConte's Sparrow: Small sparrow, brown-streaked back, brown-streaked gray nape, pale gray underparts with streaks on sides, pale yellow breast. Eats mostly insects. Scientific name – Turdus fulviventris American Goldfinch. Scientific name – Larus Canus Only member of the wren family found outside the Americas, occuring in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Vaux's Swift: Small swift, gray-brown body, sometimes highlighted by slight green iridescence. The smallest North American swallow. The Mangrove group has a rufous hood and is found in Central America and northern South America. The rest of the plumage of the male is orange-red, and that of the female is olive with gray on the front and back. Direct and hovering flight. It catches its prey while in-flight or gleans insects from foliage. It has a yellow throat, gray breast and flanks with a buff wash, white belly and eye ring, black bill, legs and feet. Head has a dark gray-brown cap, pale spot on nape, and thick black eye-line; throat is white. – Medium-sized bird, 32 cm long (12.19 inches). Formerly called the Green Violetear, it has had its name changed to Mexican Violetear and has also been split by the American Ornithologist Union in 2016 into the Mexican Violetear and Lesser Violetear (out of North American range). Black-eared race has black mask, ear patch. Medium, slightly cleft tail. Diet – omnivore. Scientific name – Turdus ludoviciae Crescent-chested Warbler: Small warbler, gray to blue-gray head, wings, tail. Weight – about 65 grams Maui Alauahio: This small songbird has a mostly yellow head and underparts and an olive crown and upperparts. Medium length, sharp, fine gray-black bill, with buff lower mandible; medium length wings and notched tail. The Large-billed Terns are a member of the tern family and are found most commonly in South America. Head has black hood and throat, sharply contrasting white eyebrow and cheek stripe, and yellow spot in front of eye. Wings and tail are dark. They have a jet-black cap over their heads with an overall white body and wings, a mixture of white and dark grey. Head has a black cap, white eyebrow, black eyestripe; throat is white. Earlier believed to be a subspecies of the Common Blackbirds, the Indian Blackbirds are endemic to India and Srilanka. Strong and direct flight in canopy, may undulate over long distances. Body length – 36-38 centimeters Weak fluttering direct flight with shallow wing beats. Bill, legs, feet are gray-black. Whatbird parametric search. Sharp, slightly curved bill black above, orange below. A small brown and grey bird. Northern Parula: Small, compact warbler with blue-gray upperparts and bronze-green back patch. The red-billed firefinch is a very small bird at around 10 cm in length. The list includes names of Thrushes, Gulls, Eagles, as well as other yellow-beaked birds. The sexes are similar. Though it lives and nests in dense foliage close to the ground, the male perches at the tops of tall trees to sing. Undertail coverts yellow. Cerulean Warbler: The male is sky-blue with faintly streaked upperparts and black-streaked white flanks. Feeds on spiders, insects and their larvae. The sexes are similar. Diet – omnivore. Weight – about 70 grams Virginia's Warbler: Small warbler, gray upperparts, yellow rump. White undertail coverts. Japanese White-eye: This small active songbird has an olive-green head, neck and back. Buff-bellied Hummingbird: Medium-sized hummingbird with iridescent green upperparts, head, throat, and upper breast, and buff lower breast and belly. Underparts are white; breast is yellow. Wings and upper tail feathers are blackish-brown outlined with green. Scientific name – Acridotheres tristis They are also commonly known as “Little Shag” or “Kawaupaka”. Gray on rump and throat. They inhabit high-altitude shrublands and forests. Feeds on nectar and insects. Weight – about 5-9 kilograms Darker head has white eyebrows and dark eyestripes. First collected in Cape May, New Jersey in 1811 and not seen again in that area for over 100 years. Hutton's Vireo: Small vireo, olive-gray upperparts, buff to yellow underparts. Orange-brown eye with black line through eye and white spectacles. They are native to temperate Europe and Western Mongolia but have also been introduced to Argentina, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Fiji, South Africa, Australia, and the United States. Calliope Hummingbird: Very small hummingbird, metallic green upperparts and flanks, white underparts. ... black, and gray bird. It forages on the ground or hangs from stems to eat seeds; also feeds on greens and insects. I've been working with the National Wildlife Federation for the past five years. Western Meadowlark Sturnella neglecta. Diet – omnivore. Black-rumped Waxbill: This small songbird has tan-gray upperparts, a black rump and tail with white outer feathers, pink-buff underparts, a white throat and a long narrow red mask. The lores are black and the bill is black and decurved. Gray hood extends to back, eye-ring is white. Scaly-breasted Munia: This small finch has chestnut-brown upperparts and dark-scaled white underparts. Wings have two white bars. Eats insects, larvae, and some fruit. Brown legs, feet. Coastal race has brown crown. Scientific name – Turdus boulboul Relative Size. Feeds on nectar, spiders, sap and insects. I have been fascinated by our natural world and am here to share that wonder with you. Sexes are similar, female is duller. Eurasian Tree Sparrow: brown crown instead of the HOSPs' gray crown, and a black spot on its cheek that the HOSP doesn't have. It also feeds on the nectar of some trees. These birds reside in the tropical forests of South America. Occasional pest in orchards. Bill is slightly upturned. It feeds mainly on grass seeds. Hood and throat are iridescent red, may appear black or dark purple in low light; broken white eye-ring is usually visible. Their legs, beaks, and irises are bright yellow in color. Tail is black with white edges, with undertail appearing all-black when closed. Chestnut Munia: This is a small, mostly uniform chestnut colored estrildid finch with a black head and upper breast. Spring-summer only. The Western Gulls are opportunist birds who steal the nests (and often babies) of other sea birds. Winter bird mostly of agric. There are 84 extant species of True Thrushes today, out of which, the following have yellow beaks: Scientific name – Turdus flavipes Ruby-throated Hummingbird: Medium hummingbird, iridescent green upperparts, head, flanks. Weak fluttering flight. Adults have rufous sides, a white belly and a long dark tail with white edges. Cape May Warbler: Small warbler, olive-yellow upperparts, thick, black streaks on yellow underparts. Interestingly, the house sparrow’s beak is a yellow-brown colour in winter, turning black in the warmer months. Direct and hovering flight on rapid wing beats. Legs and feet are gray. Undulating flight. Black-throated Gray Warbler: Small warbler, black-marked, slate-gray upperparts, black streaks on flanks, white underparts. Chestnut Munia (Palau): Small red-brown finch with black hood and breast, and blue-gray eyering. Two breeding populations, a mid to northeastern one that doesn't wag its tail, and a Pacific Coast one that does. May appear rufous brown. Strong and direct flight in canopy, may undulate over long distances. The following gulls have yellow beaks. They often show a slight peak at the rear of the crown. Common Waxbill: This small finch is mostly brown-gray with red on the belly and a line through the eye. European Starling in adult breeding plumage, including bright yellow bill. Black-headed Grosbeak: Large, stocky finch, black-streaked, orange-brown back, black head, wings, tail. Weight – about 90-125 grams They have black wings and upperparts, dully grey underparts, with a bright yellow ring around their eyes and yellow beaks. Has a wider range than any other North American warbler. Their head and wings are jet black, with yellow beaks and legs. Black-capped Gnatcatcher: Very small. Constantly flicks wings. They have a white belly, grey neck, and black back with abundant white spots and stripes. Weight – about 86 grams Prefers to stay high in the crowns of mature deciduous trees, making it difficult to see. Bill, legs and feet are black. Some of them have heads streaked with brown. I've been in Houston since the 40's and that bird was not here when I was young. Direct and hovering flight with rapid wing beats. Sharp, black bill. Legs and feet are black. Weight – about 550 grams to 1.6 kilograms Undulating flight, alternates periods of flapping and gliding. It builds complex sphere-shaped nests using as many as two thousands small twigs. This opens in a new window. Direct, undulating flight with rapid wing beats. Hi, I am Elise McDonald, a wildlife blogger, and author. These birds live near coasts, lakes, rivers, and garbage dumps. The bill is bright red with black tip. True Thrushes are a family of an omnivore (mostly insectivore) passerine birds who populate the whole world quite indiscriminately. Tail is short and barred. Weight – about 3 to 6.3 kilograms Body length – 52-68 centimeters (20-27 inches) As well as eating arthropods, these honeycreepers drink nectar from flowers. Found in pine stands, mangroves and overgrown fields rather than prairies. Yellow eyebrows turn white behind eyes. Slightly pointed, longish red-brown tail. Tail is dark with white patches and undertail coverts. Rivoli's Hummingbird: Large hummingbird of Mexican highlands, occurs in limited areas of southwest U.S. Appears very dark green overall, in good light may show blue-green to green throat, purple forehead, gray vent, small but prominent white spot behind eye; tail is all dark. Weak direct flight. Forages on ground and in trees and bushes. Wings are dark with two white bars. Body length – 18-21 centimeters Weak fluttering flight, alternates rapid wing beats with wings drawn to sides, usually of short duration. Not as chunky or big headed as HOSP. Hawaii Amakihi: AKA the Common Amakihi. Body length – 25 centimeters Wings are dark. The head has a gray cap, dark eyes, and white-bordered black eye-line. Legs and feet are black. While the males have shiny, black plumage and yellow beaks, the females have a dull brown body with beaks that have a tint of brown. Bahamensis is gray-black above with white throat and yellow belly with bold white stripe over eyes. Allen's Hummingbird: Small, compact hummingbird; male has straight black bill, glittering green crown and back, white breast, and rufous sides, belly, rump, and tail. Sexes are similar. Their beaks are yellow with a dark tip. Weight – about 48-61 grams Their bills take up half of their body length and are bright yellow in color with a black spot towards the edge of the upper beak. Feeds on insects and nectar. These birds have an overall brown-grey body with grey flanks and yellow beaks. The tail is slightly round-tipped. Martinique has dark throat. The rump, tail, and tail coverts are red, and legs and feet are gray. The European or Common Starlings are medium-sized passerine birds belonging to the starling family. Long slender black beak. Bananaquit: Small and short-tailed with short, decurved black bill. Swift bounding flight, alternates rapid wing beats with wings pulled briefly to sides. Scientific name – Turdus migratorius Scientific name – Microcarbo melanoleucos Head has gray-brown crown and nape, orange-brown face, and gray cheeks. Black legs, feet. Feeds mainly on seeds, especially of grasses and weeds. This species has the most yellow, so that overall it … The Pale-Eyed Thrushes are found in the subtropical regions of South America (Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil, etc. It has a narrow, conical bill with slightly crossed or offset mandibles. Bill is thin and slightly decurved. Their beaks are painted in a bright shade of yellow-orange. Wilson's Warbler: Small warbler with olive-green upperparts, bright yellow face and underparts, distinct black cap. Diet – omnivore. The wings are short and the tail is medium in length. Don’t mistake me for a mockingbird, who has similar coloring. Tail is dark, forked. The IUCN has declared them to be the most invasive species. Juvenile is gray-brown with black bill. Found in southern Africa, the southern yellow-billed hornbill is characterized by a long yellow beak with a casque. Forages on ground and in trees for seeds and insects. The Golden group has an olive-brown crown and is found in the Florida Keys and West Indies. Oahu Amakihi: This small honeycreeper has yellow-green upperparts, yellow throat, breast, and belly, black lores, decurved gray bill and gray legs and feet. The bill starts with a bright orange near the nose and ends up being black at … These birds are most widespread in North America. A fledgling is older than a nestling and has more feathers, but does not yet know how to use his wing feathers to fly. It has blue flanks, breast and tail, red bill, and yellow-brown legs and feet. While the males have a glossy black body with bright orange-yellow beaks and pale eyes, the females have a dark brown body with darker beaks. Underparts are pale gray, paler breast, green wash on sides, belly; throat is bright red with black chin. The American goldfinch has a small head and bill and a short tail, though the wings are long. Some dunnocks are bold enough to brave the bird feeder or visit a bird table for any seedy, fatty scraps. Recently, their species have also been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. Name changed in 2017 from Le Conte's Sparrow to LeConte's Sparrow. Feeds mostly on seeds. Weight – about 46-78 grams Wings and tail are brown with darker bars. Head is brown-gray with white eye ring, orange-red throat, and gray on sides of upper breast. The female is similar, but lacks red on the belly and has a black bill. Legs and feet are black. It has a black eye stripe, red to black bill, and flanks have a few small white spots. Undertail coverts are cinnamon-brown. Scientific name – Larus michahellis Wings have black primaries. Blue-gray wings have white bars. Orange-cheeked Waxbill: This Estrildid finch is mostly gray with an orange face patch, orange-red bill, brown back and wings, brick-red rump, and orange-yellow patch on the belly. Scientific name – Turdus merula Berylline Hummingbird: Medium hummingbird, glittering green back, head, nape, throat, and breast. Cap and face are black. On their black wings is a wide light-grey streak. Around their black eyes is a yellow rim, which makes them look more prominent. Yellow-fronted Canary: Native to sub-Saharan Africa, this small finch has olive-gray upperparts and bright yellow underparts and rump, a gray crown and nape, yellow eyebrow and cheek, a dark malar stripe and gray legs and feet. Very short black bill with wide gape. Name was changed from Akepa to Hawaii Akepa in 2015 by the American Ornithologist Union. Diet – omnivore. Tail is square. Bill is long and decurved. More info. The wings and tail are olive-gray and the legs and feet are gray. Broad-billed Hummingbird: Medium-sized hummingbird with metallic green body and vibrant blue throat. Their wing tips are black with white spots, and their beaks are yellow with a slight curve downwards at the edge. It is paler on the belly and vent and has a stout, pale gray conical bill and a pale gray eye ring. Swift direct flight, hovers when feeding. Weight – about 487-900 grams Gulls are a family of seabirds who are known for their squawking calls and stout beaks. 11. The bill works like scissors to cut open buds in search of insects to eat. Black Phoebes are small, plump songbirds with large heads and medium-long, squared tails. Identify a bird The RSPB bird identifier lists 406 species of birds found in the UK, including some rare overseas visitors. It has an undulating flight. Check out my beak – I may look like a nice little bird, but I’m actually like a small hawk. It's legs and beak are red. Black bill is long and straight. Squared tail is blue-green with black band. 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