Top 20 Most Common Bird in Othello
In the heart of Othello, a diverse and vibrant bird community thrives, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity. Nestled amidst distinctive habitats like scrublands, wetlands and farmlands, these ecological features foster a unique combination of bird species, contributing emphatically to the region's distinct avifauna. From the iconic Red-tailed Hawk to the melodic American Robin, and the elusive Barn Owls, an estimated 20 bird species capture the essence of this location's birdlife.
Most Common Bird
1. Red-winged Blackbird
One of the earliest spring harbingers in North America, the red-winged Blackbird migrates in enormous flocks. Gathered in these large groups, the songbirds produce a loud cacophony. The red-winged Blackbird is an opportunistic omnivore. It feeds on numerous insect species, keeping pests under control, but due to its preference for crops and berries, the red-winged Blackbird is sometimes considered a pest itself.
2. American Kestrel
The american Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is the smallest falcon in North America, but also the most common. It can also be found in South America and usually hunts from the ground rather than in the air. The female is allowed to choose their mates when on the breeding ground, so the males attract them with dances and displays.
3. Tricolored Blackbird
The tricolor rupiah (Agelaius tricolor) is a songbird from the family Icteridae (troepials). It is an endangered species of bird and occurs from southwestern Oregon (United States) to northwestern Baja California (Mexico).
4. Brewer's Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbirds are beautiful metallic-colored birds that like to live in towns where they forage along sidewalks and in parks. Unfortunately, they are sometimes killed, trapped, or poisoned in areas where farmers believe they're protecting their crops from these birds. However, although the brewer's Blackbird does eat grain, it is really a farmer's friend in that it is quick to notice and consume weevils, cutworms, grasshoppers, and caterpillars, which are known to destroy crops.
5. Yellow-headed Blackbird
The yellow-toproepial (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) is a songbird from the family Icteridae (troepials).
6. House Sparrow
Just as its name implies, the little house Sparrow socializes with humans more than any other bird species. Able to adapt and thrive in almost any habitat, excluding the extremes such as deserts and mountain peaks, this species was once restricted only to North Africa and Eurasia but now is found across the globe. Unfortunately, this opportunistic eater is not completely harmless—it can cause considerable damage to crops.
7. European Starling
The european Starling, a large, hardy songbird, is one of the most commonly seen bird species in North America. Originally from Europe, this species was brought to the U.S. in the 1890s by enthusiasts of William Shakespeare, who had the unique goal of bringing over every single species of bird that was mentioned in Shakespeare's collective works. Unfortunately, the european Starling, being an adaptable, generalist species, spread invasively across the continent, hurting many native species' populations in the process.
8. Rock Pigeon
The rock Pigeon is a wild ancestor of all domestic and feral pigeons, inhabiting coasts, cliffs, and caves. Pairs nest in rock crevices, often mating for life. They are known for their ability to fly very long distances to return to their homes, navigating using the sun's position and the earth's magnetic fields. Thanks to this ability, pigeons were used as messengers, particularly during World Wars I and II.
9. Eurasian Collared-dove
This plump, pretty dove with a square-tipped tail is known for bobbing its head and flicking its tail while walking. Though nice to look at, many people are not pleased at the sight of a eurasian Collared-dove walking along. In North America they are considered an invasive species, and one that carries a disease-creating parasite that can spread to native dove populations through birdbaths, feeders, or even through hawks preying on them.
10. Hen Harrier
A medium size raptor, the hen Harrier often holds its wings in a V-shaped pattern. It is primarily found in open areas that include swamps, marshes, and grasslands where it hunts for small prey that includes rodents, amphibians, and reptiles. Some native American cultures believe seeing the raptor on your wedding day is a sign the marriage will be long and happy.
11. Killdeer
This shorebird is slender and lanky, with long wings and a long tail that ends at a point. If its nest is being threatened by a predator, the killdeer is known to pretend that it has a broken wing, making itself a target in order to lure the predator away from the nest. They have the curious habit of collecting mostly light colored items to build their nests.
12. California Quail
The california Quail is a small, ground-dwelling bird that is well adapted to urban environments. This unobtrusive and highly sociable bird lives in large flocks that sometimes count more than 70 individuals. The male and the female produce different calls, often singing in "orchestral patterns". A state bird of California, a california Quail appeared as a character in Walt Disney's "Bambi."
13. Red-tailed Hawk
Perched high in trees, the red-tailed Hawk watches for its prey: mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, large insects, and occasionally fish. It's the most common hawk in North America. Highly territorial and monogamous, the red-tailed Hawk is relatively long-lived. Many of them die young, but those who survive can live up to 20 years.
14. Mourning Dove
One of the most famous and widespread doves of North America, the mourning Dove can be often seen in urban areas perching on telephone wires. It is named after its distinctive, plaintive-sounding song. It is also a popular game bird, but its population is still abundant thanks to the prolific breeding and its ability to raise up to five to six broods in a single year.
15. Cliff Swallow
The cliff Swallow is a small, compact swallow that can be found in open areas of farms and towns, although it once exclusively inhabited natural rocky habitats in mountainous regions. An extremely sociable bird, it nests in large colonies that count for several thousand nests at one site. The cliff Swallow is able to catch an insect in flight and it migrates in large flocks.
16. Long-billed Curlew
The long-billed curlew is the largest sandpiper of regular occurrence in North America. It is 50–65 cm (20–26 in) long, 62–90 cm (24–35 in) across the wing and weighs 490–950 g (1.08–2.09 lb). Its disproportionally long bill curves downward and measures 11.3–21.9 cm (4.4–8.6 in), and rivals the bill of the larger-bodied Far Eastern curlew as the longest bill of any shorebird. Individuals have a long neck and a small head. The neck and underparts are a light cinnamon in color, while the crown is streaked with brown. This species exhibits reversed sexual dimorphism, as in many sandpipers, the female being larger and having a much longer bill than the male's. 
17. Brown-headed Cowbird
The Molothrus ater is a small obligate cowbird found in subtropical regions in North America. It is commonly called brown-headed Cowbird because of the brown feathers on its head. Interestingly it always lays its eggs in the nests of other perching birds.
18. American Robin
The american Robin is the most common, and largest, thrush in North America. It's a bird of striking colors, including its vibrant, red-breasted plumage and pale blue eggs. It likes to feed on summer fruit and berries, but worms play an important role in its diet as well. This songbird is a state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Its cheery song is considered one of the first signs of spring.
19. Common Raven
The common Raven is one of the most ubiquitous species of birds and is revered for its high intelligence. These birds prefer open habitats, but can be found in nearly all environmental conditions besides rainforests. As a social species, some subspecies of common Raven have been known to have 15 to 33 different categories of calls!
20. Mallard
The mallard is the most abundant duck species in the world, and the ancestor of all domestic ducks. Only the female can produce the distinctive "quack" sound. When the female lays eggs, the male abandons its mate, while the protective mother stays with the ducklings for a long time. This migratory species inhabits shallow waters and it's one of the most popular game birds.
