Have you ever picked a letter of the alphabet and tried to find birds to match it? There are thousands of species of birds around the globe. The list below includes birds that begin with the letter b that may be found in the Americas, and is varied.
BIRDS THAT START WITH B
Just a small cross-section of the birds out there, and there are so many that begin with B. The names of the following 28 stunning and fascinating bird species begin with B.
Let’s dive in!
BALD EAGLE
Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Lives in: Mexico border area, United States of America, and Canada.
The plumage of the majestic Bald Eagle makes it easy to identify. This nighttime hunter can be found across North America, with a black-brown body, white head and tail, and razor-sharp yellow beak and talons. They prefer large lakes or reservoirs as their preferred habitat. They mostly construct enormous, weighty nests out of sticks, grass, and moss that are 5-6 feet broad and 2-4 feet high. These nests may take three months to construct, although they will be used for many years.
Fun fact: Since 1782, the Bald Eagle has been the national bird of the United States.
BALTIMORE ORIOLE
Scientific name: Icterus galbula
Lives in: Eastern United States as far as Montana. They are found in Southeastern America and South America in late summer.
With a black head and beak, orange plumage on the breast, shoulders, and underparts, rounded out with black wings and a white bar stripe, the Baltimore Oriole is easily recognized. Females and juveniles have duller, more yellowish hues at the same time. These migratory birds favor wooded regions and parks to forests, where they eat insects and ripe fruit.
Fun fact: Even if the fruit is ripe, the Baltimore Oriole prefers certain colored fruits (orange or darker). Oranges can entice them to your property.
BLUE JAY
Scientific name: Cyanocitta cristata
Lives in: United States (mainly eastern), parts of Canada
A mimic with complicated social connections, the Blue Jay is a mimic. They might utilize one of their cries to scare other birds away from a food source, similar to how the Red-shouldered Hawk does. The Blue Jay has a crest and is distinguished by its blue, white, and black plumage. Acorns are a favorite of this bird, and by setting out flat trays of food like sunflower seeds and peanuts in your yard, you may entice them to visit. Forest environments are appealing to Blue Jays.
BARN OWL
Scientific name: Tyto alba
Lives in: Found worldwide, but the largest of this species is found in North America.
The nocturnal Barn Owl eats its meal in one bite. Unlike other owls, it has a ghostly white color at night and an unsettling, raspy cry. Dark eyes, white plumage, and buff-colored wings characterize the Barn Owl throughout the day. Because of habitat destruction, the Barn Owl population is declining in certain areas. They can easily hunt tiny creatures and roost in barns and abandoned buildings because their preferred habitat is grassland regions.
Fun fact: They do this twice a day, using mealstuffs that they cannot digest, such as animal bones and fur. Researchers can use these pellets to figure out what they eat.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
Scientific name: Patagioenas fasciata
Lives in: Forests of the Western United States and Canada, down into Western South America.
The blue-gray and gray-purple plumage of the Band-tailed Pigeon, with a white crescent-shaped band across the back of the neck and a black-tipped yellow beak, distinguish it from other pigeons. The female has the same coloration as the male, and is drabber. The more prevalent Rock Pigeon is occasionally mistaken with this pigeon. They feed on a plant-based diet and reside in wooded regions throughout the year.
Fun fact: These birds travel in flocks and search for mates, covering up to three kilometers in pursuit of food.
BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD
Scientific name: Saucerottia beryllina
Lives in: Mexico and parts of southeastern Arizona.
In 1964, the United States saw the first appearance of the Berylline Hummingbird. Throughout the summer, a large number of them migrate from Mexico to southeastern Arizona. The iridescent green body, rust-colored wings, and tail of this hummingbird distinguish it. Except for the fact that the female creates its nest out of a range of materials, little is known about this lovely bird’s breeding habits.
Fun fact: It is a vagrant bird and highly desired by U.S. citizens because they are only found in a restricted area of one American state. Birders are a group of individuals who enjoy birding.
BLACK VULTURE
Scientific name: Coragyps atratus
Lives in: South and Central America as well as the Southeastern United States
The dark black feathers, bare charcoal head, and white stars on the bottom of the wingtips distinguish the Black Vulture from other vultures. Carrion eaters, these birds prefer open country settings with quiet woodlands to roost in. They compensate for their lack of smell by tracking the turkey vulture to the slaughter spot, just like their brethren. They communicate via grunts and harsh hisses, and they have a restricted vocal range.
Fun fact: Even after fledging, the Black Vulture will give food to relatives and young.
BRONZED COWBIRD
Scientific name: Molothrus aeneus
Lives in: southern United States, Mexico and Central America
Females and juveniles range from black to gray-brown depending on whether they are found in the west or east of their range, while the Bronzed Cowbird male is black with a bronze sheen. Their crimson eyes are their most distinguishing feature. Towns and pastures are the preferred habitat of this songbird.
Fun fact: The Bronzed Cowbird is a brood parasite that deposits her eggs in other birds’ nests, allowing the hosts to raise them.
BROWN BOOBY
Scientific name: Sula leucogaster
Lives in: The Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and off the California and Florida coast.
In the United States, the Brown Booby is a rare sight in the water. It has a white underside and a light beak, as well as bright yellow webbed feet, and is named for its chocolate brown color. A preen claw, like that of other seabirds, is used to spread the waterproofing oil produced by a gland in the tail. By flying over the water and diving to capture their prey, they forage for fish.
Fun fact: Around the nest, these birds perform highly choreographed courting rituals.
BOAT-TAILED GRACKLE
Scientific name: Quiscalus major
Lives in: Gulf coast of the U.S.
Between the sexes, this omnivorous bird has two distinct looks. With a lengthy, spectacular tail, the male is a vivid blue-black color. The female, on the other hand, is a buff and brown color and is half the size of the male. Marshy places and urban places are home to the Boat-tailed Grackle, which prefers to scavenge around fast-food restaurants.
Fun fact: “If a youngling falls into the water, it may use its wings to swim for a brief distance.”
BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER
Scientific name: Picoides arcticus
Lives in: Western North America
The crown of adult males has a yellow patch, and this woodpecker is mostly black and white. Wood-boring beetle larvae and other beetles, spiders, and seeds are among the foods of the Black-backed Woodpecker, which is a forager. These creatures are forest dwellers who prefer recently planted woodlands (approximately. Their sooty plumage hides them from view for a year or more, as they burn forest.
Fun fact: Strangely, they are not found in the central and southern Rocky Mountains, despite their presence in neighboring regions.
BUSHTIT
Scientific name: Psaltriparus minimus
Lives in: Western North America, northern Central America
The Bushtit, a little downy songbird with insect-eating plumage, is a little grey and buff-colored bird. Low-hanging branches of woodlands and scrub areas are where you’ll find them. These birds are common, and they build unusual hanging nests.
Fun fact: The Bushtit family has seven additional members, all of whom live in Eurasia.
BELL’S VIREO
Scientific name: Vireo bellii
Lives in: large parts of Midwest to Southwest America and Mexico
Depending on the area you locate it in, this plain bird is tiny and has drab hues ranging from yellow and olive green to gray. They compensate for their lack of complexity with energetic singing, which you may observe them doing among the habitat’s thorn trees and scrub. They appreciate messy areas with overgrown brambles and brush heaps, as well as water.
Fun fact: It is thought that all of the water drunk by Bells’ Vireo comes from their diet, which consists primarily of insects.
BAY-BREASTED WARBLER
Scientific name: Setophaga castanea
Lives in: Eastern half of North America, from Canada to Mexico.
A little gray songbird with a yellow breast is the Bay-breasted Warbler. Males will display red, brown, and cream hues during the breeding season, eventually turning into a green and white warbler with a buff touch on the flanks in the autumn. Throughout the year, females are plain. Spruce budworms are their favorite insect to eat. This species, which lives in coniferous forests, is most often seen when it migrates, particularly near the Great Lakes.
Fun fact: This warbler’s population fluctuates dramatically, and their major food, the spruce budworm, is also subject to fluctuations.
BARN SWALLOW
Scientific name: Hirundo rustica
Lives in: widely distributed in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia
The birds that live in the open fields are called barn swallows. The back of these colorful birds is dark blue, while the eyes and neck are orange. Their breasts and bellies range in color from light tawny to vivid orange. The long, deeply forked tail is one of their trademarks. They’re extremely nimble, swooping and swooping above water, fields, farmland, and meadows collecting insects.
Fun Fact: Cup-shaped nests, which are frequently found in the eaves of barns, gazebos, covered pavilions, and beneath bridges, are built using a combination of mud and grass.
BEWICK’S WREN
Scientific name: Thryomanes bewickii
Lives in: Mexico, United States (mainly western), southern British Columbia
Bewick’s Wren has a brown back and light chest and a rounded body. Its beak, like that of most wrens, has a somewhat downward bend. The wings and tail are barred black, with a unique white “eyebrow.” They may range from a warm brown in humid areas to a more gray-brown in drier regions. They’re constantly moving from limb to limb, flicking their tail up and down and hopping from limb to limb.
Fun fact: Males are small singers who may recall up to 22 distinct songs.
BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE
Scientific name: Poecile atricapillus
Lives in: northern United States, Canada
Due to their “black cap” and black bib, chickadees are small little birds with rounded bodies that are readily identifiable. Their underbodies are fluffy and light, and their cheeks are solid white. Their wings and backs are blackish gray. They’re commonly seen darting back and forth from a feeder to cover and uncover the food on bird feeders.
Fun fact: Chickadees with black caps store seeds and can recall thousands of hiding sites. They conceal them to savor later.
BLACK-CRESTED TITMOUSE
Scientific name: Baeolophus atricristatus
Lives in: Texas, parts of Oklahoma, eastern coast of Mexico
Throughout their range, these little birds are abundant at feeders and in backyards. They have a little mohawk, just like cardinals, that helps you identify them from other birds. Titmice have a buffy orange under the wings and a black stripe on their crest. They are silver-gray on top and lighter on bottom.
Fun fact: About 250,000 years ago, the black-crested titmouse split from the tufted titmouse. Even today, the two species may hybridize.
BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK
Scientific name: Pheucticus melanocephalus
Lives in: United States (mainly western), Mexico, some areas of Canada
The annual return of Black-headed Grosbeaks to the United States is in Mexico during the winter. For any backyard bird enthusiasts, this is a treat. Males have more dramatic colors, with females having a streaky brown back and a pale breast but with a brown and white striped face. They have a bright orange breast with some yellow on the belly, and a black head and back with white wing spots. They can break open tough seeds with their fat beaks.
Fun fact: When it comes to incubating eggs and feeding the babies, both men and women share equal responsibility.
BLACK PHOEBE
Scientific name: Sayornis nigricans
Lives in: western U.S., Mexico, Central America, northwestern coast of South America
Except for their white belly, Black Phoebe is a sooty and dark bird. The upper part of their head frequently appears to be peaked, and they have a thin black beak. The diet of black Phoebe’s is almost entirely insects, such as flies, beetles, spiders, bees and grasshoppers. They are members of the flycatcher family and share the name. They often perch low to the ground and pump their tail up and down, which is a common sight.
Fun fact: Black phoebe’s may occasionally pounce on minnows on ponds’ surfaces.
BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE
Scientific name: Pica hudsonia
Lives in: western U.S. and Canada
The black-billed magpie is a jay-sized crow that has the appearance of a magpie. Metallic blue on their wings, and a long tail. Black head, chest, and back, bright white shoulder and sides. Fruit, grain, insects, tiny mammals, carrion and eggs are all part of their varied diet. They’ve even been spotted hanging out on the backs of elephants and deer, looking for ticks in their hair. These vibrant birds may be observed perched on trees or lampposts, and they aren’t bashful. They may be rather boisterous, especially in groups.
Fun fact: We know these birds used to feed on the remnants of Plains Indians’ leftover bison hunts because of historical documents.
BREWER’S BLACKBIRD
Scientific name: Euphagus cyanocephalus
Lives in: Canada, United States, Mexico
These common birds are often seen perched up in trees or on utility lines, or walking around the ground looking for food. Males are a dark species that seem to be black in direct sunlight but have iridescent blue, purple, and green colors. The beak is black, and the iris rings are yellow. Females have a black eye and are muddled brown all over. These blackbirds are sociable and will breed in colonies of 100 or more, forming small groups.
Fun fact: Brewer’s blackbirds are renowned for their ability to detect insects and notify farmers of the commencement of an insect pest outbreak, hence they’re known as “the farmer’s friend.”
BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD
Scientific name: Selasphorus platycercus
Lives in: western United States, Mexico, Guatemala
Males have a magenta throat and are mostly green and white with buffy sides. Males emit a shrill metallic trilling cry with specialized wingtips throughout the spring and summer. During the winter, these feathers degrade, and for the following spring breeding season, they are regrown. They can breed in elevations where nighttime temperatures drop below freezing. To conserve energy in cold temperatures, they enter a state of torpor, or semi-hibernation.
Fun fact: Despite the fact that they leave the United States Several have been known to stay at feeders in the winter.
BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD
Scientific name: Molothrus ater
Lives in: Canada, United States, Mexico
Because of the color of the males, as well as their tendency to flock in huge numbers (sometimes mixed with actual blackbirds), brown-headed cowbirds are often categorized as blackbirds. The iridescent black body of males is matched by a dark brown head. Females have a lighter brown coloration across their whole body.
Cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of other species, which are called “nest parasites.” They may occasionally sneak one egg among the others or kick other eggs out of the nest to make room for their own. Several birds will raise the fledgling as their own, despite the fact that it is an imposter egg.
Fun fact: Brown headed cowbirds do not construct their own nests because they are nest parasites. Over 220 different bird species have been known to lay their eggs in the nests of others.
BROWN-HEADED NUTHATCH
Scientific name: Sitta pusilla
Lives in: southeastern United States
The beak of these little nuthatches is black, the back is blue-gray, and the chest and head are light brown. Just like the American pines, they have a limited distribution. The southeast is the direction of the wind. They spend the majority of their time leaping up and down tree trunks, hunting for insects and pine seeds.
Fun fact: Several individuals believe the nuthatches make a squeaking sound akin to a rubber ducky.
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
Scientific name: Amazilia yucatanensis
Lives in: Gulf coast of U.S. and Mexico
One of the biggest hummingbirds in the United States is the buff-bellied hummingbird. There is a population of them that calls southern Texas home, which is mostly located along the Gulf Coast in Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. After the breeding season, they seem to be among the few hummingbirds that travel north. As far as the U.S., it’s not too far north. But, it is also a concern in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida’s northern Gulf coast areas. The bill is crimson, with a black tip, the head is green, and the back and belly are buffy.
Fun fact: It may employ its greater size to drive other tiny hummingbirds away when visiting feeders, notably in the United States.
BLUE-THROATED MOUNTAIN GEM
Scientific name: Lampornis clemenciae
Lives in: Mexico, southern U.S.
The biggest hummingbird species in the United States is the blue-throated mountain gem. Only Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas are known to have them. The face of both sexes is striped with white, the back is green, and the breast is gray. The throat of males is bright blue. Look for them in flower-lined streams in the wild. They only visit the United States on occasion. However, if they discover a particularly good feeding location during the breeding season, they may stay into the winter.
Fun fact: Because of its bigger size, this hummingbird beats its wings at a slower 23 times per second than most smaller species.
Barbet bird
The Barbet, a tropical bird native to Central and South America, is a type of Barbet. Their vibrant feathers, powerful beaks, and distinctive circular head form are all characteristic of this species. Barbets, which range in size from 9 to 12 inches in length, are a medium-sized bird. They have short, stocky bodies and long, swooping wings that they use for quick flights and perching in trees.
Forests, savannas, and wetlands are all tropical environments where barbets may be found. They eat a variety of foods, including fruit, insects, and small animals, and are omnivorous. Several Barbet species develop loud calls that they use to connect with other Barbets of their kind. Barbets are interesting, lively birds that have evolved in South America’s tropical rainforests. They play a role in seed dispersion and insect management, and are an essential component of the ecosystem.
Black Baza
The Accipitridae family of eagles, hawks, and kites includes the Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes), a species of bird. It may be found across much of South and Southeast Asia in a range of environments, including woods, grasslands, and agricultural regions. The black plumage, long tail, and thin, hooked beak distinguish the Black Baza, a little to medium-sized raptor with a unique look.
It is known to hunt both on the ground and in the air, and feeds on a variety of prey, including insects, lizards, and small animals. While the population of the Black Baza may be declining in certain areas due to habitat destruction and other human activities, it is a non-migratory species that is not considered to be a threat.
Babbler
The Old World babblers are a group of passerine birds native to Africa and Asia. Their unique, often loud cries are utilized for flock communication, and they are recognized for them. Several Old World babblers species are highly gregarious and dwell in huge colonies, ranging from foraging to roosting. With fleshy bodies, robust legs, and a short, rounded tail, these birds are generally medium-sized.
They eat a wide range of plant material and tiny invertebrates, and are omnivorous. Forests, grasslands, and urban settings are all home to Old World babblers. The jungle babbler, chestnut-crowned babbler, and brown babbler are some of the most common Old World babblers.
Bateleur
A medium-sized eagle found in Africa, the bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) Other birds of prey, such as hawks, kites, and Old World vultures, belong to the Accipitridae family of which this species is a member. With a short, rounded wingspan, a long tail, and bright red or orange legs and beak, the bateleur is well-known for its unusual look.
It has white patches on its wings and tail, with the majority of its body being black or dark brown. The bird’s acrobatic flying style is referred to by the bateleur’s name, which is derived from the French term “bateleur,” meaning “tightrope walker.”
Bateleurs may be located in savannas, grasslands, and woods all over Sub-Saharan Africa. They feed on mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects, among other things. They are carnivorous. Bateleurs are well-known for their unique hunting technique of swooping down at high altitudes to capture prey.
Habitat destruction, poaching, and other human activities have all contributed to the extinction of bateleurs. They are listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, and they are protected under international law..
Bananaquit
The Neotropical region of the Americas, particularly Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the Galápagos Islands, are home to bananaquits (Coereba flaveola), small tropical birds. They have olive-green upper parts, yellow underparts, and a distinctive black head with a thin white band across the forehead.
They are brightly colored. The high-pitched, tinkling songs of bananaquits are heard most frequently in the early morning and late afternoon. Forests, gardens, and agricultural regions are all habitats for these birds. They’re often drawn to bird feeders and may be found in both suburban and urban regions. Nectar, fruit, insects, and spiders are all eaten by bananaquits. For a variety of plants, including flowers, shrubs, and trees, are important pollinators.
Bananaquits are around 5 inches (13 cm) long and 0.3 ounces (8.5 g) in weight, making them small birds. They eat nectar and insects with their short, thin beaks. They have small legs and aren’t particularly good flyers, yet they are nimble and can cling to trees and other surfaces.
They have a unique black and white markings on their heads and are available in a range of colors, including yellow, orange, and green. Bananaquits are not considered to be endangered or in danger in general. Habitat degradation and human activities, on the other hand, may harm certain populations.
Batis bird
A small passerine bird native to southern Africa, the Cape batis (Batis capensis) It is a member of the Platysteiridae family, which includes wattle-eyes and batises, a group of birds. Males and females of the Cape batis have distinct physical differences, indicating that the species is sexually dimorphic. Females have brown head and wings, while males have a black tail. Males have black head while wings. A large white stripe above the eye distinguishes both sexes.
Forests, woodlands, and gardens are all habitats for the Cape batis. It captures its prey by gleaning them from leaves and limbs, which it does via insects. It has a wide range of calls, including a different “tsee-tsee” alarm call, and it is a vociferous species. The batis Cape is not considered endangered, despite its widespread and abundant presence throughout its range. It is frequently found in groups, and it has been documented to join mixed-species flocks with other tiny birds.
Bellbird
Bellbirds, native to the Americas, are little brightly colored birds. Their distinctive bell-like cries are used to communicate with other birds and establish territory, and they are well-known for their unique cries. Bellbirds eat insects, fruit, and nectar and are commonly seen in woods and forests.
They are little birds with short, rounded wings and a short, conical beak. They are typically around 7 inches long. The backs and wings of bellbirds are metallic green, blue, or purple, with orange, yellow, or red on the breast and neck. Because of habitat destruction and human activities, certain bellbird species are endangered.
Bernier
The long-billed Bernieria (Bernieria madagascariensis) belongs to the Meliphagidae family of honeyeaters and is a species of bird. It’s a Madagascar native that lives in a range of environments, including primary and secondary woods, as well as other habitats. Its long, curving beak is characteristic. The bernieria, which is about 10-12 cm long and weighs about 10-20 g, is a tiny to the medium-sized bird.
Its head is greenish-yellow, its upper parts are olive-brown, and it has a white breast and belly. The males have a somewhat longer beak than the females, and their plumage is comparable. The long-billed bernieria is known to use its long bill to probe deep into flowers for nectar, feeding on nectar, insects, and other small invertebrates. It is not endangered and does not migrate.
Berrypecker
The little brightly colored bird known as the Painted Berrypecker (Melanocharis arfakiana) is native to Papua New Guinea’s highlands. It belongs to the Melanocharitidae family of New Guinean fruit pickers and longbills, which includes just a few additional species. The male Painted Berrypecker has a bright red head and upperparts, while the female has a green head and upperparts.
The Painted Berrypecker is sexually dimorphic. Both sexes have a unique, straight beak that is used to feed on fruit and insects, as well as a black breast and a white belly. Painted Berrypeckers are diverse in their diet, feeding on fruits, insects, and other tiny invertebrates in a variety of environments including montane rainforests and cloud forests.
Besra bird
The Bessa, also known as the Besra, belongs to the Falconidae family of birds. Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam are among the countries where it is found. The Bessa has a lithe, nimble frame and long, pointed wings that enable it to fly quickly and maneuver through thick woods and other environments. With a darker head and a lighter breast, it has brown or grayish-brown plumage.
The Bessa is known to hunt by flying through the trees and bushes, using its keen eyesight and rapid reflexes to capture its prey. It feeds on insects and tiny rodents. The Bessa is an accomplished hunter and an essential component of the ecosystem in the places where it may be found, despite its tiny size.
Bittern
Herons, egrets, and bitterns are all members of the Ardeidae family of birds. It’s a large, slender-necked bird with a long, pointed beak that measures around 50 to 70 cm in length. Betterns, known for their cryptic plumage and stealthy behavior, may be found in wetland environments such as marshes, swamps, and reed beds.
They’re mostly solitary birds that are most active in the morning and evening. The sound of a booming call produced by inflating a vocal sac in their neck is what makes bitterns famous. This summons is used to attract a mate and defend territory, and it is most often heard during the breeding season.
Bitterns are mainly carnivorous, eating insects, fish, amphibians, and small mammals. The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris), and South American bittern (Botaurus pinnatus) are just a few of the many species of bitterns that may be found across the globe. Due to their cryptic nature and preference for remote, marshy environments, these birds are seldom well-known to the general public.
Bluebill
The bluebill, sometimes known as the canvasback, is a North American diving duck. With a body length of around 20 inches and a wingspan of up to 30 inches, it is a big bird. With a black breast and a white back and belly, the male bluebill has a distinct reddish-brown head and neck. With a brown head and a gray-brown body, the female is more subdued in color.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are all home to bluebills. They breed in wetlands and marshes, and they are often seen on big lakes and near the coast throughout the non-breeding season. The calls of bluebills, which sound like a succession of low-pitched “oong” or “u-huh” noises, are well-known. Acrobatic diving skills, which they employ to sustain on aquatic plants and tiny invertebrates, are another feature of these animals.
Blackcap
The little passerine bird Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) belongs to the Sylviidae family. It has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and other areas, as well as Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. The blackcap is a tiny, chubby bird with a prominent black headgear that gives them their name. With a crimson-brown breast and a narrow, pointed beak, they have grey-brown upperparts and a pale underside.
Melodic, beautiful songs are common among blackcaps, who may be seen in gardens, parks, and woodland areas. They are frequently attracted to feeders in gardens and feed on insects, fruit, and nectar. While some populations, particularly in Europe, have decreased in recent years as a result of habitat destruction and other factors, the blackcaps are not classified as endangered.
Blackeye
The montane woods of New Guinea are home to the mountain blackeye, often known as Zosterops emiliae. It features a yellow-orange breast and a prominent black eye stripe. The wings and tail are darker, while the upperparts are mostly olive-brown. The little flocks of mountain blackeyes feed on insects and fruit. It’s a solitary species that only lives in New Guinea’s highlands. It doesn’t migrate.
Blossomcrown
The Anthocephala floriceps (Santa Marta blossomcrown) belongs to the Thraupidae family of birds. It’s found in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range. With a distinctive red and black head and a yellow breast, the Santa Marta blossomcrown is a small brightly colored bird. The beak is long and slender, while the tail is long and bends. It may be found between 1,800 and 3,400 meters in humid woods and other damp, high-altitude environments. It eats bugs, fruits, and nectar.
Due to habitat destruction and degradation in its limited range, the Santa Marta blossomcrown is classified as endangered. The dwindling populations of this species are being protected and preserved through conservation efforts.
Boatbill
The family Machaerirhynchidae includes boatbills, which are found throughout South and Southeast Asia. Their bills are short to medium in size and flattened and slightly bent, making them stand out. In the soft mud and debris along the banks of streams and rivers, the bill is used to detect insects and other invertebrates.
The loud, distinctive calls of boatbills are also used to communicate with other members of their group. Tropical rainforests and other humid, lowland environments are where they may be found. Black-browed, Rufous-browed, White-browed, and White-throated Boatbills are the four species of boatbill.
Boobook
The Boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae) is a kind of owl found in Australia, New Zealand, and the nearby islands. Morepork, Australian Boobook, and New Zealand Boobook are some of the names for this species. The Boobook, a little owl that measures 20–30 cm in length and weighs 150–200 grams, is a tiny bird. With a spherical head, wide yellow eyes, and dark brown or black feathers, it has a unique look. Its tail is rather long and its wings are small and rounded.
Forests, woodlands, and cities are all habitats for the Boobook. It is a nocturnal animal that feeds on insects, small mammals, and birds during the night. The Boobook’s special call is a succession of “boo-book” or “more-pork” hoots, which has earned it the name. It is a prevalent and widespread species in Australia and New Zealand, with environmental groups classifying it as least concern.
Bobolink
The black and white markings on bobolinks are distinctive, making them look like little Sparrows. They have a conical beak and a spherical body. The bobolink’s head, neck, upper breast, and wings are all black, with a white belly and a white patch. The breast of the female is lighter, and she has a white patch on each wing. The intricate and lovely songs of Bobolinks are a succession of bubbly, warbling tones that have made the birds famous.
They are frequently seen singing from the tops of tall grasses or other perches and can be found in open grasslands, fields, and meadows throughout much of North America. Bobolink birds migrate to South America during the winter before returning to their breeding grounds in the spring. They are beneficial to farmers because they eat insects, seeds, and grains, reducing insect populations.
Bobwhite
The Bobwhite is a little, chubby bird that may be found from coast to coast in the eastern and central US. Colinus virginianus is the original home of this species. They are members of the quail family and have a dark, thin stripe down the middle of their belly and a gray-brown back, white throat, and breast. They have a round, compact body. Their wings are narrow and rounded, and they have a short, pointed beak.
Grasslands, fields, and open woodlands are all examples of Bobwhites’ habitats. They have a reputation for keeping a low profile and are difficult to detect, despite their conspicuous cry. Bobwhite birds are important seed disseminators for a variety of plant species and feed on seeds, grains, and insects.
Game birds such as bobwhites are commonly hunted for sport. Unfortunately, habitat destruction and other impacts have resulted in significant declines in their numbers in recent years. To help conserve and replenish bobwhite populations, conservation efforts are underway.
Bowerbird
The tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea are home to the bowerbirds, a group of passerine birds. They are well-known for their complicated courting rituals and the creation of complex bowers. Bowerbirds come in a variety of sizes, from tiny to medium, with the majority measuring between 7 and 12 inches in length. The majority of bowerbirds have brown, black, or grey feathers with a few having brighter colors.
Bowers, which are structures created and embellished with colorful items in an effort to attract females, are one of the most distinguishing features of bowerbirds. Bowers are generally made of twigs and embellished with brightly coloured items like shells, feathers, and flowers. They may take a variety of shapes, but they are often round.
Bowerbirds’ spectacular courtship performances, which often include singing, dancing, and offering gifts to females, are well-known. Attracting mates and establishing territories are thought to be aided by these behaviors. Bowerbirds are fascinating birds with their distinctive bowers and intricate courtship rituals.
Bokmakierie
The Bokmakierie (Telophorus zeylonus) is a tiny, thin passerine that may be found throughout South Africa. It is closely related to the African paradise flycatcher and the Afrotropical paradise flycatcher and belongs to the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae.
The Bokmakierie has a long, thin tail that is frequently cocked and is approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in length. It has a crimson-brown breast and a white belly, and its white eyestripe stands out. Its plumage is mostly grayish-brown. The male has a black face and neck, whereas the female has a brown face and neck.
The Bokmakierie lives in woodlands, gardens, and savannas and is a non-migratory species that can be found in a wide range of environments. It snares its prey by leaping out from a perch to snare insects and other tiny invertebrates. The Bokmakierie has a stable population and is a vociferous species with a loud, distinctive call that sounds like “bok-bok-mak-er-ree.” It’s a common sight in gardens and other urban settings in southern Africa, and it’s a frequent sight.
Brambling
The Fringillidae family includes the Brambling, which is a small Eurasian finch. It breeds in northern and central Europe, as well as Asia, during the summer, while wintering in southern Europe and Asia. The orange-red breast and belly, black head, and white wingbars distinguish the Brambling from the Chaffinch in size and shape. It has a seed-eating and insect-eating beak that is short and conical.
Bramblings are gregarious birds that produce a distinctive high-pitched call and form big flocks throughout the winter months. They may be found in deciduous and coniferous woods, as well as gardens and other places with trees and shrubs, in a range of habitat types.
Bristlefront
The little, endangered bird Stresemann’s bristlefront (Merulaxis stresemanni) only lives in a restricted area of eastern Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. It’s an antbird species, a family of birds that specialize in following army ants and feeding on insects shaken up by the ants. The bristlefront, sometimes known as Stresemann’s brush-front, is a tiny bird that measures about 11 cm in length and weighs roughly 12 g. With a long, thin beak, black crown and neck, and chestnut-colored breast, it has a distinctive appearance. It has a white eye ring and is brown on the remainder of its upperparts.
Because of habitat destruction and degradation in its limited range, this species is endangered. The forest in this area has been heavily impacted by logging and other human activities, and it is only found in a very small portion of the Atlantic Forest. The IUCN Red List categorizes Stresemann’s bristlefront as Critically Endangered, and conservation efforts are underway to preserve this species and its habitat.
Bronzewing
Several species of birds in the Columbidae family, which includes pigeons and doves, are given the name Bronzewing. The metallic-bronze colored wings of these birds are well-known in Australia. The body length of bronzewing pigeons is roughly 40-50 cm and they are small to large in size. Their feathers are mainly grey-brown, with a light underbelly, and the males have a metallic-bronze sheen to their wings that is particularly obvious. A robust, thin beak contrasts with a brief, squared tail.
Woodlands, forests, and savannas are all environments where bronzewing pigeons may be found. They are often found foraging for seeds, fruit, and other plant material on the ground in small flocks and are not migratory. In addition, insects and other invertebrates are known to be eaten by them.
Birdwatchers frequently see bronzewing pigeons in parks and gardens, as well as in more natural environments. Farmers and land managers appreciate them because they aid disperse native plant seeds, which may help restore degraded landscapes.
Brilliant
Hummingbirds native to Central and South America include the Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula). It is a tiny bird that weighs just a few grams and measures around 7-8 centimeters in length. With a metallic green crown, green back and tail, and a brilliant orange throat, the male Green-crowned Brilliant is highly visible. The female has a green neck and a duller orange color on the chest, but they are otherwise similar in appearance.
Harsh lowland woods, wet montane woods, and gardens are all home to the Green-crowned Brilliant. It eats flying insects and spiders, as well as nectar from a variety of flowers. Because it can hover in place and fly backwards, forwards, and sideways with ease, the Green-crowned Brilliant is well-known for acrobatic flying.
The population of the Green-crowned Brilliant is thought to be steady, and it is not considered endangered or threatened. However, like many other hummingbird species, it is endangered due to habitat destruction and degradation, as well as the effects of global warming.
Bristlehead
The passerine bird Pityriasis gymnocephala is found in Borneo, and it belongs to the Pityriaseidae family. It’s a Southeast Asian native that lives on Borneo. The popular term for this big, brightly colored bird is derived from its distinctive, stretched head plumage. The male has a black back and wings and is red in color throughout his head, neck, and breast. The female has a brown head and neck, much like the male. The bill and tail feathers of both sexes are long and decurved.
The lowland rainforest home of the Bornean bristlehead is predominantly arboreal, with most of its time spent in the canopy. Insects and fruit are its main sources of food. Because of habitat destruction and degradation, its conservation status is currently classified as “near threatened.”
Brushturkey
The brush turkey is a large bird found in Australia that is also known as a bush turkey or mound-building brush. It belongs to the megapode family of mound-building birds, which includes malleefowls and orange-footed scrubfowls, among others. Rainforests, eucalypt woodlands, and woodlands are all habitats for brush turkeys. Their dark-brown plumage, long tail with a brush-like tip, and bright red head and neck have made them recognized for their unusual look.
The males of brush turkeys build enormous mounds of composting material in which the females lay their eggs, and they’re also recognized for their distinctive mating and nesting habits. The chicks hatch and emerge from the mound fully formed and able to care for themselves, thanks to the males’ efforts to keep the temperature and humidity of the mound stable. Although their numbers have fallen in certain regions owing to habitat destruction and other human activities, brush turkeys are not considered endangered.
Bristlebill
A small bird endemic to West and Central Africa, the red-tailed bristlebill (Bleda syndactylus) With a long, slender beak and a brilliant red tail, it is a member of the Old World flycatcher family and is recognized for its looks. The bird’s upperparts are olive-brown, while its lower parts are white.
Forests, woodlands, and savannas are all habitats for the red-tailed bristlebill. It is a vociferous bird with a range of calls and songs, and it eats insects, fruit, and nectar. The red-tailed bristlebill is a lovely and intriguing species of bird with a distinctive appearance and behavior.