There are six species of flamingos on the planet, but the American Flamingo is the largest of them all. They can grow to 5-feet tall and weigh up to 8 pounds.
The American Robin is a common bird species throughout North America. They like to live where humans reside (cities, farms and suburbs) and forage in open lawns.
If you thought Robins were common, there are about 50 species of sparrows across North America! Some North American species include the Song Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow and Lake Sparrow.
While we’re at it, there are about 50 species of warblers in North America. They’re known for being a common songbird throughout the United States. Warblers are tiny, colorful and hard to spot but very loud when they sing.
So, how did they get their name? You may recognize their cry being a bit “mournful.” It sounds like oowoo-woo-woo-woo … you’ve probably heard it before.
The chickadee is named for its call, which makes a “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” sound. Apparently, the number of “dees” depends on the predator that they’re alarming their fellow birds about.
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia are blessed to have Northern Cardinals as state birds. Many US professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams use these birds as mascots.