The birds of North America are a diverse bunch that can be defined by the environments that they live in.
What kind of birds live in North America?
Birds of North America include birds of prey, perching birds, singing birds, migratory birds and wading birds, just to name a few. It would be impossible to discuss all of the birds of North America, but we can talk about a few of the more common species.
Sparrows, finches, blue birds, black birds and cardinals are among a few of the birds of North America that most everyone recognizes because they can be spotted all over the country. Northern states may see this birds primarily in the summer (with the exception of the cardinal, which is a bird that doesn't migrate) while southern states may see more of them in the winter months.
Birds of North America that are considered birds of prey include several species of hawks, osprey, owls and eagles. Many of these birds of prey can be found in desert and mountain regions. You can find osprey and other hawks in marshy areas, as they tend to circulate near water sources.
Bird watching and the birds of North America
Obviously if you live in the states, you can start bird watching birds of North America from your backyard. All you need to bird watch the birds of North America from your porch is a comfortable chair, a pair of binoculars and a bird watching field guide and notebook.
Your bird watching binoculars should be comfortable and light weight because you'll probably move on to different locations after you get tired of watching the birds that come to your yard. When you make that decision, get a field guide book that pertains to the area of the country you want to explore. If you're just planning on visiting the hills behind your home, that's great, just make sure you have a book that will tell you which birds of North America you can expect to see in those hills.
Bird tours in North America
Once you've gotten familiar with the birds of North America that hang around your home turf, you may want to consider going on a bird tour. You can go on a bird watching store in any of this country's great states all you need to do is get on-line and pick a destination. Just to mix things up, you might want to consider going on a trip to an area that has birds that are completely different than the ones you see every day. The birds of North America are so diverse in habitat and mannerisms that you're sure to find at least one tour to suit your needs.
