![]() ![]() Size: These birds measure in at 8.3 – 9.4 inches in length and have wingspans of 8.7 to 11.8 inches in width. These birds have medium-length, straight black bills, with a minute curvature present as the upper bill. The underbelly, breast, and face of this bird will be stone-gray as well but you will see a touch of black just in front of the eyes and a small, black cap as well. These tails display a foxy-brown mark close to the rump and the remaining underside of the feathers will be black with some gray highlights. Gray Catbird – Dumetella carolinensis Andrew C / CC BYĬoloration and Markings: Gray Catbirds are a stone-gray color on their backs, their broad, medium-length wings, and their long, gray tails. Habitat: Finches love foraging in fields, especially in flood-prone areas, but they also range into many other environments so don’t be surprised if you see them on the side of road, in parks, orchards, or backyards with well-stocked feeders.ĭiet: Nyjer thistle and hulled Black Oil Sunflower seeds are favorites of the American Goldfinch and can keep them coming back for more. Size: These birds measure in at 4.3 – 5.1 inches in length and have wingspans of 7.5 to 8.7 inches wide. Females tend to have duller yellows and an olive back, underbelly, and breast, and in the winter both genders molt their warm-month colors and change into a dull brown with still-visible wingbars. Exceptions include the bird’s jaunty half-cap, ‘worn’ over the forehead, and a medium-length, conical orange bill. The underbelly and breast of this bird are bright yellow like it’s back and facially, this bird is bright yellow as well. The wings will display 2 white wingbars on each wing and some assorted white markings towards the cent, while the tail will have white markings present as well as white on the underside coming from the rump. American Goldfinch – Spinus tristis Mdf / CC BY-SAĬoloration and Markings: Male American Goldfinches have bright yellow backs with lonh, black wings and short, notched tails. They are bold and hearty birds and so they get a round a bit.ĭiet: Suet, peanuts, and any fruit that you have around can make for a happy, visiting Robin. That said, they may be found in a number of environments and it’s not uncommon to see Robins in pastures, golf courses, backyards, or just hopping around in the snow. Habitat: American Robins like deciduous woods but they are also fond of coniferous trees such as Pine. Size: These birds measure in at 7.9 – 11 inches in length and have wingspans of 12.2 to 15.8 inches wide. Females tend to be lighter in color and display considerably less contrast. These birds have slightly-curved, medium-length yellow bills which sometimes have a touch of black at the tip. You will also notice an eyeline which looks as if it has been dropped, as ‘broken’ pieces of the circles surround the eyes. ![]() The underbelly and breast of the Robin are a reddish-orange and facially, this bird has a black head. With a bit of patience and some judicious feeder choices, you might just get a visit from one of the following year-round birds this year:Īmerican Robin – Turdus migratorius CC BY-SA 3.0, LinkĬoloration and Markings: American Robins have dark brownish-gray backs with long wings and long tails of the same color, though you will see some white on the undersides of the tail coming from the rump. ![]() These birds have made Rhode Island their year-round home and we can’t say that we blame them. The rest, of course, is up to the birds! Rhode Island’s Year-round Resident birds
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