Saturday Critters ~ 390 ~

 Pictured are a few of the more common birds that visit the bird feeders in my backyard.

Robin Red Breast

The most familiar thrush that feeds mainly on earthworms.

The male has red brick to orange underparts, the female is paler in color.

The male also has striking white eyelids and a whiter throat with black streaks.

Here in my yard they are present year round, 

my bird book says they are only here in spring and summer.

Both of these images are of males.

Black Capped Chickadee

A regular visitor to my bird feeders and typically indifferent to people,

especially to those who provide food.

Sexes are similar, even the juvenile is similar to the adult.

Song is a whistled, "fee-bee"...and also a song that sounds like it's name "chika-dee-dee-dee".

Tufted Titmouse

This small gray bird is also a regular visitor to the feeders.

Males and females are identical in plumage.

The Titmouse is related to the Chickadee and can often be seen hoarding food,

caring sunflower seeds away from bird feeders, one seed at a time.

Downey Woodpecker

The smallest woodpecker in North America,

they prefer to dine on suet but are also happy with black sunflower seeds.

Males and females are similar, males have a red spot on the back of their head.

Here, I see a lot more males than females.

Woodpeckers do not sing songs, but rather drum loudly against pieces of wood or metal.

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