Pacific NW Birder

The bill, or beak, of a bird assists them in eating. Different bills are best used for different kinds of foods and feeding methods. Specifi...

Western Gull, Beaverton, Oregon, 15 November 2011 by Greg Gillson.   On adult gulls the skin around the eye is often colored brightly. This ...

Black-footed Albatross, off Newport, Oregon, 15 May 2011 by Greg Gillson.   The wing of birds is analogous to the arm of humans. This is mos...

This post continues the discussion of the Seven methods of identifying birds. [Answer to Quiz 1: Western Tanager] Structure: The end plates ...