Nashville Tennessee Ornithological Society
Bird walkers spot dozens of species
Prothonotary Warbler
This brilliant yellow-orange bird lives in southeastern wooded swamps. The bird is named after clerks in the Roman Catholic Church who once wore bright yellow robes.
Wood Duck
This perching duck lives in lakes in the eastern U.S. They usually nest in cavities in trees close to water. The adult male has distinctive multi-colored iridescent plumage and red eyes. When swimming, wood ducks bob their head back and forth in a jerking motion, which makes them easy to spot.
Wood Thrush
Closely related to the American Robin, this perching bird is widely distributed across North America. The male and female are similar in appearance. The male has one of the most beautiful bird songs.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
This medium-sized woodpecker ranges as far south as Florida. The name is a little misleading, since the most apparent red plumage is on its head. The red-headed woodpecker, however, is a close relative but looks entirely different.
The
Barred Owl is also known as an eight hooter, rain owl, wood owl, and striped owl, but is probably known best as the hoot owl.
