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      • Hummingbirds in Your State
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      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
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Melanie Cruff

Melanie is an environmental scientist, birdwatcher, and amateur photographer. She's been a birding hobbyist for years and loves feeding and learning about birds of all types. Over the years, Melanie has identified more than 250 bird species, with sightings of the Atlantic Puffin, Hawaiian Goose, and Arctic Tern among her most cherished.

*Has written 323 article(s) for Bird Feeder Hub

coopers hawk in the forest

8 Species of Hawks in Tennessee (Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are part of the Accipitriformes order, grouping them with other birds-of-prey known for their highly adept senses and predation … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
red tailed hawk

8 Species of Hawks in Mississippi (Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Nestled within the diverse tapestry of Mississippi’s landscapes, a remarkable array of hawk species gracefully soar through the skies, embodying … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
sharpie in branches

8 Types of Hawks Found in Michigan (Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are a member of the meat-eating family of hunting birds we call birds-of-prey. Everything from their keen hearing and … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
red shouldered hawk

8 Different Hawks in Indiana (Photos, Facts)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks, formidable birds-of-prey, are equipped with acute senses and predatory skills, from their sharp eyesight and hearing to their lethal … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
sharp shinned hawk

Hawks in New Hampshire (8 Species with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are quite impressive predators. Everything from their keen hearing and eye sight to their sharp beak and talons comes … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
red tailed hawk juvenile

8 Hawks in Vermont (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are quite impressive predators. Everything from their keen hearing and eye sight to their sharp beak and talons comes … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
red shouldered hawk young

8 Hawks in Rhode Island (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are quite impressive predators. Everything from their keen hearing and eye sight to their sharp beak and talons comes … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
sharp shinned hawk

8 Types of Hawks in Massachusetts (Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are impressive predators with their keen hearing and eye sight along, razor sharp beaks, and vice-like talons. It all … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
upper half sharp shinned

8 Hawks to Look For in New Jersey (Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are quite impressive predators. Everything from their keen hearing and eyesight to their sharp beak and talons comes together … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Birds of Prey
hawk red tailed young tree

8 Types of Hawks in Maryland (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

With its varied landscapes ranging from mountains to coastal plains, this state provides a rich habitat for diverse wildlife. There … Read more

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  • Bird Identification
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