(And “Cat TV” keeps our two inside felines entertained.) A lot of the birds that patronize our feeders are brown, but attention to detail reveals a variety of species. Let’s look at some of ...

Foraging birds are commonly seen on the ground with the tail cocked. Adult male: the glossy black body, with a greenish iridescence, contrasts with a brown head. The eyes are dark; the bill and ...

Some individuals may have a solid-colored dark breast, giving the bird a dark bib. Juvenile: brown above like adult ... it soars on flat wings. When flying, a juvenile red-shouldered hawk shows ...