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Raven

A Reverse Poem, by Amy Pinney

RAVEN.A magnificent bird,bigger than a buzzard, it is the largest passerine (perching) bird in Europe and is deeply embedded in mythology.The glossy plumage is entirely black with greenish and lilac sheens. The large bill is very thick and heavy looking, the wings are narrow, and the tail is wedge-shaped.Ravens are well-known for their intelligence, they are also very playful birds, performing mid-air acrobatics, playing 'games' with each other's beaks and passing stones to each other.

Pileated Woodpeckers are amazing birds. In comparison to our little 5" chickadees or even our 12" Blue Jays, pileateds are huge, coming in at 16-19" tall with a wingspan of 29"! They weigh 10 ounces, or as much as 10...

Common Raven(Corvus corax). "Common" they are not.

Winter: 'Tis the season for feeding birds all across North America, especially in those regions where it gets mighty cold and snowy. If you are a veteran bird feeder, you've probably gained lots of insight into the foods your backyard birds prefer. Perhaps you've learned through trial and error, or perhaps you did your homework and read up on the subject. If you are just getting started in bird feeding, or if you are frustrated by a lack of success in attracting winter birds to your feeders…