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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

peregrin falcon cliff

Falcons in Hawaii (Are There Any?)

by Melanie Cruff

The beautiful Hawaiian islands are known for all sorts of exotic and unique flora and fauna. But its remote, isolated … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
Peregrine Falcon

3 Falcons in Delaware (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Falcons are birds of prey, but different from eagles, kites, and hawks in several ways. Unlike these other raptors, falcons … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
peregrin falcon perched

3 Falcons in Connecticut (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Falcons are birds of prey, but different from eagles, kites, and hawks in several ways. Unlike these other raptors, falcons … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
merlin with prey

4 Falcons in Arkansas (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Falcons are birds of prey, but separate from eagles, kites, and hawks. Unlike these other raptors, falcons kill their prey … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
gyrfalcon

4 Types of Falcons in Alaska (with Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Falcons are birds of prey, but different from eagles, kites, and hawks in several ways. Unlike these other raptors, falcons … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
Merlin perch

4 Species of Falcons in Alabama (Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

Falcons are birds of prey, but separate from eagles, kites, and hawks. Unlike these other raptors, falcons kill their prey … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
falcon cover

7 Types of Falcons in the United States

by Melanie Cruff

Falcons may look like little hawks, but they are in a category of their own. There are about 40 species … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
juvenile coppers hawk tree

16 Types of Hawks in the United States (Photos)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks, sometimes revered and sometimes feared, are powerful hunters. Some hawks soar vast distances over open landscapes, while others tear … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Birds of Prey
ferruginous hawk

13 Hawks in New Mexico (with Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks have keen eyesight, sharp talons, and are excellent hunters. There are at least 16 species of hawks living across … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
coopers hawk tree

9 Types of Hawks in Oregon (Photos, Facts)

by Melanie Cruff

Hawks are skilled predators due to their acute hearing, keen vision, sharp beaks, and talons. In the United States, there … Read more

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  • Bird Identification
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      • Attracting Wild Birds by Species
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