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Painted buntings sport a jaw-dropping rainbow of colors. Learn what males and females look like, what they eat and see the range map to help spot them.

In an otherwise drab winter so far in the region, one unusual bird can add a splash of color — and excitement. Phyllis Carlson of Quinnesec reported earl

This week’s featured creature is the smallest wren species in North America and is a winter visitor to the Ada area.

Here is what is happening at museums around Southern Maryland this week.

The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, which last year saw half a million participants counting more than 7,500 bird species, will run Feb. 16-19.

The black vulture appeared to be a juvenile male that was starving, dehydrated and had a hard time flying.

Hundreds of thousands of viewers have watched this year's Royal Cam albatross chick hatch on the Otago Peninsula.

Editor’s note: To have your community activity listed in this calendar, please email Editor P.C. Robinson at probinson@newjerseyhills.com.

"The Maine Birds Facebook group bans mention of these owls. Moderators are standing by to make sure the rules are followed."

Plant sunflowers and other native birdseed plants to feed backyard birds. Native plants also host caterpillars and butterflies.