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Telescopic Bird Portraits

Colorful Uncommon Birds

Grosbeaks, Bluebirds, Orioles, and more — the less-often-seen birds of the eastern US whose colors rival any tropical species. Click any image to view full size.

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Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak & Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

A pair of Blue Grosbeaks — the brightly colored male on the right — and a striking Rose-Breasted Grosbeak.


Female Blue Grosbeak
Male Blue Grosbeak
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Meadowlark

Eastern Meadowlark

In the meadow, on a tree, and in Florida — the brilliant yellow chest and black V of the Eastern Meadowlark.


Eastern Meadowlark
Eastern Meadowlark
Eastern Meadowlark Florida
Bluebird

Eastern & Western Bluebird

Eastern Bluebirds — blue heads and backs, orange chest — plus a Western Bluebird pair. Also a Quicktime movie of bluebirds flirting.


Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird
Female Western Bluebird
Male Western Bluebird
Titmouse & Nuthatch

Tufted Titmouse & White-Breasted Nuthatch

Two of the most acrobatic backyard visitors — the crested Titmouse and the upside-down-walking Nuthatch.


Tufted Titmouse
Tufted Titmouse
White-Breasted Nuthatch
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Towhee & Thrasher

Eastern Towhee & Brown Thrasher

The boldly patterned Eastern Towhee and the rufous Brown Thrasher — both easily overlooked despite their size and color.


Eastern Towhee
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Towhee
Brown Thrasher
Oriole

Baltimore Oriole & Orchard Oriole

Young male and adult male Baltimore Orioles in their full flame-orange plumage, plus a female Orchard Oriole.


Female Orchard Oriole New
Young male Baltimore Oriole
Young male Baltimore Oriole
Adult male Baltimore Oriole
Adult male Baltimore Oriole
Blackbird

Red-Winged Blackbird

Five Red-Winged Blackbirds — note that the female on the right is neither red-winged nor black.


Red-Winged Blackbird
Red-Winged Blackbird
Red-Winged Blackbird
Red-Winged Blackbird
Female Red-Winged Blackbird