12 Herons and Egrets of the United States: Easy Identification Guide

July 18, 2026 Naturalist Cris
The herons and egrets of the United States include some of our most recognizable wetland birds. They range from towering ...
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Yellow-Crowned vs. Black-Crowned Night Heron: Easy ID Guide

July 17, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Yellow-Crowned vs. Black-Crowned Night Heron Yellow-crowned and Black-crowned Night Herons share the same stocky shape, hunched posture, and striking red ...
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Black-Crowned Night Heron: Inside the Life of a Secretive Wader

July 17, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) Quick Facts Common name Black-crowned Night Heron Scientific name Nycticorax nycticorax Family Ardeidae Length 22.8–26 ...
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron: How to Identify This Coastal Wader

July 17, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Yellow Crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) With its piercing red eyes, bold facial markings, and dramatic yellow crown, the Yellow-crowned ...
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Crested Caracara: The Bold Falcon of the South

July 16, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) The Crested Caracara is one of the most distinctive birds found across the Texas Gulf Coast. ...
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How to Identify Turkey and Black Vultures

July 16, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Turkey Vulture vs. Black Vulture A large dark bird circles overhead. Is it a Turkey Vulture or a Black Vulture? ...
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Turkey Vulture: How to Identify This Red-Headed Scavenger

July 15, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) The Turkey Vulture is one of the most recognizable soaring birds in North America. It drifts ...
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Black Vulture: How to Identify This Bold Southern Scavenger

July 15, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) The Black Vulture is one of those birds people notice before they appreciate. It may not ...
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Nine-Banded Armadillo: The Armored Oddball of the Texas Gulf Coast

July 12, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Nine-Banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) The nine-banded armadillo is one of the strangest mammals in North America. It looks part piglet, ...
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Bobcat: How to Identify North America’s Secretive Wild Cat

July 12, 2026 Naturalist Cris
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) The bobcat is one of North America’s most widespread wild cats, yet many people never realize one ...
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