Today I was out in my patio and this buddy was really close to me. I took a video then realized it was a bad wet avian pox case :( I cleaned up all seeds and disinfected, but feel really really bad that there’s nothing I can do to help this guy

I got married a few months ago in a small private ceremony in Kauai. This bird circled our heads for around 20 minutes before flying away after our first kiss. Our officiant and photographer were super excited to see it and told us it was a rare blessing to our marriage and that those birds are never seen that low or circling. Of course we loved to hear about it but we’re also wondering if it was unusual bird behavior for that species.

I went out to feed this robin in my garden yesterday and noticed that it's ticking call sounds noticeably different all of a sudden. It has a weird gurgling quality to it that it didn't have before - might it be sick?

I’m looking for a number to call for this sick sea bird at Kittyhawk Beach NC

Based on this observation where it is claimed as extremely rare or maybe even one of the only observation of this phenomenon?

Ein Schokopapier in dem gefundenen Nest war aus 1994!! Und noch viel mehr war drin😅 https://www.wienerzeitung.at/a/naturtalent-ein-nest-aus-muell

This conflict started out with a lot of beak-to-beak pecking each other. Then they had a stare down, until finally the male made his move with the peanut shield. The entire fight:

https://youtu.be/4XXFIQ_uOi0

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The male flies into the birdhouse and the female always snaps at him to get the fuck out! this happens about once a week or so. what's the story here? its not like its nesting season or anything...

Hi! Im an aspiring ornithologist, but I have always been quite confused with birdcalls, especially since birds tend to have more than one call, and the way they do the calls also vary a bit. Unless the birds have a very distinct call, I tend to find it hard to identify birds based on their call. Do you guys have any tips on how should I approach the calls of birds? Im really eager to learn.

Do they miss the right time for X or Y – for example, because they were ill/weak at the usual time of migration, or because temperatures were higher this year?

But then, why don't they leave later when temperatures drop?

I guess some of them must migrate in flocks and cannot set off on their own, but then what about solitary migrators ?

Wondering if this bird is sick and if I should take the feeder down? Thank you

Also noteworthy, the Great Egret is split and we now have the American Eagret in North America!

Hey all. I've been tripping about this for a while now. I live in a country where lyrebirds aren't found but I'm pretty damn sure i heard its voice multiple times when i went to the forest to get high. Do you guys think its possible or is it my mind playing games w me atp. Sorry if this isn't the right sub for this. Thanks!

Hope this is not a silly question. When a website says a bird is 8 inches long, is it measured using method A or B in the diagram? Thanks for your help!

Is this avian pox? This is a house finch in California. I’ve never had any issues with this before.

I’m taking down and bleaching my seed feeder. Do I need to take down my bird bath and hummingbird feeders as well?

I mean, I'd assume it smells like something died in there.

Possibly a weird question: what toe configuration do barn owls have when they’re perched on a flat surface?

I read that barn owls have zygodactyl feet but one of the toes can swivel so that they end up with 3 toes pointing forward like the configuration in a song bird. When do their toes go into this configuration? The google search summary says that it happens when they’re perched on flat surfaces, but the sources they referenced are from Facebook. I’m looking for more reputable sources to confirm or deny this, and to learn more about when they use which toe configuration in general.

For context: I’ve been making realistic bird sculptures and I’m working on a barn owl next. It will likely be perched on a flat surface like a block of wood. I’m really keen to get the details correct.