Bird beaks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, including red, black, gray, brown, orange, gold, tan, and yellow. Many birds have yellow beaks, including the common blackbird, American robin, starlings, bald eagle, and magpies. All of these birds possess characteristics that make them unique.
American robins frequent backyards
Its not uncommon to find American robins in backyards and parks. These birds also live in forests, grasslands, and woodlands. American robins are the most widespread species in the thrush family in the United States. These birds are omnivores and eat earthworms, insects, and berries. You can often see these birds hopping around while theyre hunting for food. American robins begin mating sooner than many other birds, and they can lay up to three clutches in a single breeding season. Each clutch typically contains between three and seven eggs. Parents are aggressive about defending their nests.
European starlings were introduced into North America in 1890. These birds are now so common that some consider them pests. You can find starlings in cities, farms, open groves, parks, and fields. Starling birds change from brown with white spots in the winter to a dark purplish-green iridescent color in summer. Interestingly, these birds change colors without shedding their feathers. In the fall, starlings grow new feathers with white tips. By the time spring arrives, the white tips have worn off, leaving the rest of the feathers, which are dark in color.
Starlings are not quiet birds; they are loud and boisterous. Starlings consume a wide range of seeds and berries in addition to insects such as grasshoppers, beetles, flies, and caterpillars. Every year, female starlings lay two broods, each of which usually contains four to six eggs. The eggs are incubated by both parents, who also tend to the offspring after they hatch.
Common blackbirds are found worldwide
Common blackbirds live near humans, and these black migrating birds can be found worldwide. They populate Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and North America. Blackbirds live in a variety of habitats, including forests and woodlands. You may see common blackbirds in parks and gardens where there is enough tree cover for them to hide. These birds are omnivores and eat fruits, such as berries, apples, grapes, and cherries as well as some seeds, insects, earthworms, and spiders. The average life span of a common blackbird ranges from 2 to 21 years.
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Fun fact: Because of the box elder beetle’s widespread distribution, they were able to expand their habitat eastward. See them high in the trees during the summer as they search for beetles. They may make one of those amazing and infrequent feeder visits that creates excitement during their winter fruit and seed search!