The American goldfinch, so handsome he's the official state bird for three states, is the only of its finch family to undergo a complete molt before migrating to us for the winter season.
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Bird Profile: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A migratory bird, Ruby-throated hummingbirds offer a sure sign that warm weather has arrived. And carry on throughout the heat until returning home during our east coast's winter.
Read MoreBird Profile: Red-bellied Woodpecker
While visually being able to identify a birds' species is pretty cool, recognition by their call is a whole other mastery. Especially when you stop to think about how the tiny, specific details which make each call or drum so distinct.
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