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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
    • Songbirds
    • Hummingbirds
      • Hummingbirds in Your State
    • Woodpeckers
      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
    • Birds of Prey
      • Species of Hawks Found in Each State
      • Species of Owls Found in Each State
      • Falcons Species in Each State
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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

Red-headed woodpecker clinging to tree

10 Woodpeckers in Montana (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Woodpeckers are a fun group of birds to watch. Their unique adaptation to be able to drill into trees at … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Woodpeckers
hairy woodpecker on a suet cage

Woodpeckers in Idaho (10 Species with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Woodpeckers are a fun group of birds to watch. Their unique adaptation to be able to drill into trees at … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Woodpeckers
human hand holding a akiapolaau

Woodpeckers in Hawaii (Are There Any?)

by Melanie Cruff

Nearly 2,000 miles from the nearest continent, wildlife can be quite unique on the isolated islands of Hawaii. There are … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Woodpeckers

7 Woodpeckers in Delaware (with Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

Out of the many species of woodpeckers in North America, Delaware is home to seven. In this article we’ll take … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Woodpeckers
ladder backed woodpecker3

11 Woodpeckers in Colorado (Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

There are many different species of woodpeckers in North America, and you can potentially find 11 of those woodpeckers in … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Woodpeckers
male and female eastern bluebird sitting on barbed wire

Male vs Female Bluebirds (3 Main Differences)

by Melanie Cruff

Bluebirds are some of the most beautiful and treasured songbirds in all of North America. These sweet mid-sized birds have … Read more

Categories Fun Bird Facts, Songbirds

24 Backyard Birds In Alaska (Pictures & Facts)

by Melanie Cruff

Many of us may think of Alaska as a frozen tundra, but it actually contains many diverse ecosystems and is … Read more

Categories Birdwatching
American robin

How to Attract Robins To Your Yard (6 Simple Tips)

by Melanie Cruff

The American Robin is a common bird across the country. From forests and mountains to backyards and parks, robins have … Read more

Categories Guides & Tips, Songbirds
downy woodpecker at hummingbird feeder

Birds that Drink Nectar From Hummingbird Feeders

by Melanie Cruff

Many of us put out special nectar feeders each spring to try and attract hummingbirds to our yard. If you’re … Read more

Categories Bird Feeders

How To Attract Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks (6 Tips)

by Melanie Cruff

Rose-breasted grosbeaks are beautiful birds that you may be able to attract to your backyard feeders if you live in … Read more

Categories Guides & Tips, Songbirds
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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
    • Songbirds
    • Hummingbirds
      • Hummingbirds in Your State
    • Woodpeckers
      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
    • Birds of Prey
      • Species of Hawks Found in Each State
      • Species of Owls Found in Each State
      • Falcons Species in Each State
    • Waterfowl
  • Backyard Birding
    • Start Feeding Birds
      • Attracting Wild Birds by Species
    • Bird Feeders
    • Bird Houses
    • Bird Baths
    • Optics
    • Deterring Pests
    • Guides & Tips
    • Gift Ideas
  • Education
    • General
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  • More Content
    • Birdwatching
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