The birds listed here are the most common ones you MIGHT find in Arkansas throughout the entire year. I’ve seen hundreds of brown pelicans here plumped down in one spot, but you aren’t likely to see brown pelicans here because that was a one day event and they were gone when I came back in less than an hour. I don’t know how they got here and I don’t know why they came.
The list is in alphabetical order instead of being arranged by groups. Remember that birds vary by habitat. For example: Ducks will always be found near water. The more water there is, the more ducks there might be. Geese prefer to graze AND have water nearby. They are more likely to be found in open fields, preferably GRAIN fields. In Arkansas you never really know what kind of habitat you’ll see in the next ten miles. Will it be wetland, open field, plain, hill, mountain, valley, stream, river, pond, lake or meadow. That’s good. You won’t get bored in Arkansas.

Arkansas Birds You Just Might See at Any Time
Acadian Flycatcher
American Black Duck
American Pipit
American Goldfinch
American Redstart
American Crow
American White Pelican
American Robin
American Wigeon
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Barred Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Black-crown Night-Heron
Black Vulture
Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Blue Jay
Blue Winged Teal
Blue Grosbeak
Blue-headed Vireo
Broad-winged Hawk
Brown Thrasher
Brown Creeper
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bufflehead
Canada Goose
Canvasback
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Cattle Egret
Chimney Swift
Chipping Sparrow
Cliff Swallow
Common Grackle
Common Nighthawk
Dark-eyed Junco
Dickcissel
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Meadowlark
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Towhee
European Starling
Field Sparrow
Fish Crow
Forster’s Tern
Gadwall
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Great Crested Flycatcher
Greater White-fronted Goose
Green-winged Teal
Green Heron
Hairy Woodpecker
Hooded Merganser
Horned Lark
House Sparrow
House Wren
Indigo Bunting
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Lesser Scaup
Little Blue Heron
Long-billed Dowitcher
Mallard
Mississippi Kite
Mourning Dove
Nashville Warbler
Northern Flicker
Northern Parula
Northern Harrier
Northern Bobwhite
Northern Waterthrush
Northern Pintail
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Northern Cardinal
Northern Shoveler
Orchard Oriole
Pectoral Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Pileated Woodpecker
Prothonotary Warbler
Purple Martin
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red Shouldered Hawk
Red-eyed Vireo
Red-tailed Hawk
Ring-necked Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Ruddy Duck
Rusty Blackbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Snow Goose
Snowy Egret
Solitary Sandpiper
Song Sparrow
Spotted Sandpiper
Summer Tanager
Swainson’s Thrush
Swainson’s Warbler
Swamp Sparrow
Tennessee Warbler
Tree Swallow
Tufted Titmouse
Turkey Vulture
White-eyed Vireo
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Wild Turkey
Wilson’s Snipe
Wood Duck
Wood Thrush
Yellow-breasted Chat
Yellow-throated Vireo
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Yellow Warbler
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Yellow-rumped Warbler

Complete descriptions of each bird are available from http://www.fws.gov/

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Exotic birds are among the most popular pets to keep. Not only are they absolutely beautiful, with their brilliantly colored feathers, many pet owners find them easier to take care of than, say, a fuzzy cat or a rowdy dog. However, choosing among the best exotic pet birds is rather confusing because there are several species to choose from. Here are some of the most popular exotic pet:

Sun Conures – these birds are popular among the medium-sized variety. They grow to about 12 inches in length, requiring less living space than large parrots. The feathers of Sun Conures are tinted with brilliant hues of orange, yellow, red, green, and blue. Like parrots, Sun Conures can learn how to speak, however they can become quite vocal and noisy. They scream and screech and may not be ideal for those living in apartments buildings. Sun Conures usually live to around 20 to 35 years.

African Grays – these birds are considered to be among the most loquacious among exotic birds, they can acquire a vocabulary of up to 2,000 words. These birds are also rather intelligent, but they can get demanding and easily bored. However, African Greys can also be quite affectionate – perfect for owners who want sensible companions. They may live from 50 to 70 years.

Budgerigars – these are the most common among the pet birds and serve as good introduction to owning feathered pets. Budgies can be good pets for children and are quite attractive with a great variety of colors. They also require a relatively small space, while being quite easy to maintain. Though they can typically learn only few words, they are intelligent enough to be able to sing and whistle tunes. Budgerigars may live from 12 to 14 years.

Parrotlets – these are among the smallest varieties of parrots. While parrotlets may be feisty they are quite intelligent just like their giant cousins. Parrotlets are also rather quiet compared to other exotic birds and thus they are ideal for owners who live in apartments or duplexes. The average parrotlet grows only to about 5 inches and lives to about 20 years.

Cockatiels – many find the medium-sized cockatiel as delightful pets. They also belong to the parrot family, and are known to be intelligent. Cockatiels usually just whistle or mimic random sounds, but they can also learn how to talk. They come in different combinations of color and can be quite attractive members of a home. Cockatiels usually live from 15 to 20 years.

There are many more exotic pet birds and it is best to consult with a breeder to find the best one for you.

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Many people think that a bird is a fun low maintenance pet that can provide you with good company. While birds are fun, intelligent companions they do require quite a bit of maintenance and care. Some birds require more maintenance than others so here’s some guidelines on bird care that might help you pick a bird that’s perfect for your lifestyle.

First of all you should be aware that all birds will need to have fresh food and water in a cage change daily. Also, birds are messy with their seeds and you’ll soon find seeds all over the floor around the cage that will need to be cleaned each day to. You can buy things to go on the cage so minimize this mess but be prepared to spend at least a half-hour cleaning up and around your birds cage each day. In addition, you want to set aside time each week to wash down the cage as it can get quite messy.

The reason most people get a bird is to obtain friend I can sit in the shoulder and entertain them. But if you want your bird to remain tame and friendly you’ll need to spend some time with it particularly at feeding time when you can choose to hand feed him and also you want to set aside time to take them out of the cage just to play.

If you don’t have a lot of time to spend with a bird but still like the look of these bright little creatures you may want to think about purchasing a canary or some finches. These birds are pretty self-sufficient and won’t pine away if you don’t pay a lot of attention to them. Also, if you don’t want a loud bird that will wake up all your neighbors these have light pleasant sounding voices. Beware, however, that they’re just as messy as other birds so you will need to spend time cleaning up their cage’s.

let’s say you who do have plenty of time to spend training and playing with your pet bird but you just don’t have the room for big giant parrot. For you, the cockatiel parakeet might make the perfect pet. These birds can become very tame and can even be taught to do tricks and in some cases to talk. They are not overly loud so can be good pets for apartment dwellers.

If you want something a little bit bigger, consider midsize parrots like Conures or Senegal parrots. these birds are a bit bigger in size can be fun and entertaining pets but I must warn you they can be very loud. Conyers in particular have an ear piercing shriek that they like to emit first thing in the morning. they’re not the talkers that the larger parrots are but some breeds like Quaker parrot and Nanday conure can talk pretty good.

If you do a lot of time and you want a bird that will talk extensively than you want to choose one of the larger parrots like an African gray or maybe even a macaw. The larger parrots theirs is just as smart as a toddler and will probably require almost as much attention. You need to make sure that you keep your bird from getting bored or providing him with interesting toys that you change out every once in awhile and by interacting with them yourself. If you buy a large burden and spend time with it you’re just asking for trouble as they can be quite destructive and loud.

No matter what type of bird you choose, you want to make sure you get one that has been hand fed since it was a baby. This bird will already be quite tame and used humans and be ready to adapt to his new home and willing to learn to talk and do tricks from you. It’s a bird that is not tame or friendly may have problems and may never learn to trust you, therefore not making a good pet.

It can be exciting to adopt a pet bird but you need to make sure that you make this decision carefully. Buying a bird that you do not have the time for will be a disappointment for both you and the bird and will not work out in the long run. Before you make your purchase, be sure that you will commit to caring for your new feathered friend and you will find that you have a wonderful companion.

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1. Which is not a group term for birds?
A. Flock
B. Flight
C. Volery
D. Swarm

D. Swarm
TBD: Various insects can collectively be called a swarm but not birds!

2. Which of these is a fear of birds?
A. Alektorophobia
B. Astraphobia
C. Ornithophobia
D. Ouranophobia

C. Ornithophobia
TBD: Although alektorophobia was close, that is a fear of chickens! Astraphobia is the fear of lightning and Ouranophobia is the fear of heaven!

3. Which bird is NOT a bird of prey?
A. Falcon
B. Francolin
C. Hobby
D. Kestrel

B. Francolin
TBD: Any of various Eurasian or African birds of the genus Francolinus, related to and resembling the quails and partridges, which are actually the intended victims of birds of prey!

4. What is the collective name for crows?
A. A murder
B. A clutch
C. A clutter
D. A Sleuth

A. A murder
TBD: You can have a clutch of chicks, a clutter of cats, and a sleuth of bears, if anyone was wondering.

5. What is the largest living species of bird?
A. Condor
B. Eagle
C. Ostrich
D. Emu

C. Ostrich
TBD: Did you know they are omnivorous, eating grass, foliage, and any small animals they can chase down?

6. The Trochildae family of birds shares what trait?
A. They are the smallest birds
B. They are flightless birds
C. They are birds of prey
D. They are featherless birds

A. They are the smallest birds
TBD: This family includes the hummingbird.

7. Which is NOT a proper name for a group of ducks?
A. Brace
B. Flock
C. Skein
D. Team

C. Skein
TBD: Actually that was pretty tricky as you can have a skein of geese…

8. How many eyelids do birds have?
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three

D. Three
TBD: They have an upper lid resembling that of humans, a lower lid that closes when a bird sleeps, and a third lid, called a nictitating membrane, that sweeps across the eye sideways, starting from the side near the beak. This lid is a thin, translucent fold of skin that moistens and cleans the eye and protects it from wind and bright light.

9. Seabirds have the longest migration patterns. How long can these trips get?
A. 20,000 miles
B. 10,000 miles
C. 5,000 miles
D. 1,000 miles

A. 20,000 miles
TBD: That’s further than many humans travel in their lifetime!

10. Can you guess how many known species of birds there are?
A. 100
B. 1,000
C. 10,000
D. 100,000

C. 10,000
TBD: This includes all modern or recently extinct species.

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In the beginning, you might think it’s sweet. A few twittering birds flying around, making the place feel good. Then suddenly one day, from being cute it progresses to being a nuisance and you don’t quite know what’s hit you and how to handle it. That’s the way it usually starts. A few of them flying around trees, open land or buildings. The few grow into flocks so quickly so it’s best you think about bird control right at the start so you’re not at a point when the problem becomes too difficult to handle.

One way to scare them off at the beginning is the ’scary eyes’ way. Here, all you do is put up some balloons with terror eyes or scary eyes painted on them. Most birds are uncomfortable with these apparitions and tend to avoid the place. All you have to do is blow up the balloons and place them at strategic spots, like up on the roof or along your fence. The trouble is, once there are a large number of them and they are well and truly settled in, there’s safety in numbers and this does not seem to work on them. This is especially true if they have already built their nests and laid their eggs. So remember to do it early on.

Once the flocks have taken over a particular place, you will have to try other methods. Observe carefully and you will find in most cases that there are a few dominant birds in each group. These are the ones who fly out first and look into your windows inquisitively. What’s worse, if they see their own reflections, they tend to feel it’s another bird and aggressive ones that they are, they try and attack your poor windows. You need to act fast so here are two ways you can do so.

First, install Bird Discs on your windows. These are like CDs, very reflective and have pictures of wicked looking large birds which will scare them off. Especially if they are small birds, they give in to their instinctive fear and fly away. Of course you get the very smart birds too so if this is not successful, you’ll have to resort to an even more scary device – the Moving Spider.

This device comes with a sensor and any movement activates the spider which ‘jumps’ at the end of a long string. It then goes back to its static position and waits for the next movement to get back into action again. It comes with a suction cup so you can hang it up if you want. Birds hate insects like spiders and you’ll find they are especially useful against woodpeckers whose constant tapping can drive anyone crazy! This is even more so when they start nesting so it might be worth your while for your peace of mind to install both the Bird Discs as well as the Moving Spiders. Together, hopefully you’ll keep those pesky birds out. Like we said, don’t be softhearted in the beginning. Scare them away right at the start and you’ll be better off.

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It probably began in the past when man began to understand the beauty of animals. Coupled with his power over them, he probably decided that he wanted to have the beautiful animals that he had encountered on his hunting trips to be near him. Through the centuries, man has domesticated quite a few animals to serve his needs, and sometimes to serve no need at all. It is one thing to keep an animal nearby to serve one’s needs but it is cruel to want to keep them ‘just for fun’. Hence, keeping animals and birds in cages is quite ridiculous if not cruel.

It is most definitely cruel to keep any animal or bird in captivity; worse still confined in cages. An animal or bird is so carefree in its own environment. It knows of no restrictions. It goes about its own business of eating and drinking and creating babies. Even domestic animals would like to walk about and act according to their instincts and desires. Caging them would deprive them of this. How often have we seen caged animals pacing their cages in futile attempts to escape? Can we imagine the frustration that they feel? What do we get in making a creature furious, frustrated and depressed? Yet humans do it all the time. Since we would think it cruel if someone were to cage us, it stands to reason that we should not do it to others, even animals and birds. The sense of justice we hold so dear when it comes to humans should be extended to all living creatures.

Besides being cruel, it serves little purpose to want to cage animals and birds. Wild animals and birds being caged up serve our egoistic pleasure of power over others and that’s about all that we do. Cultivating such natures does not do us any good; actually developing such natures will make us cruel and egoistic. Left in the wild a bird does all sorts of things; when kept in the cage, it just sits there. Granted that birds are beautiful to look at, we cannot observe the bird at its best when it is caged. To watch the bird at its best we should go to its habitat. Caging domestic animals just serves the purpose of controlling them. If we cannot look after them, why acquire them in the first place?

Finally, we have no right to do this; we do it because the creatures are powerless to prevent us from confronting them. If we are robbed of such rights, we would rather die than yield. Only in the cruelest of regimes are men and women confined only because the government – good or otherwise – feels that they are threats to their power or to the country. By what right then do we imprison animals and birds without any qualms?

Wild animals should be left free in their habitats and domestic animals should be given as much freedom as possible. The only reason for caging birds and animals is when they are a danger to themselves or to others. Nevertheless, wild animals and birds should never be captured in the first place.

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