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Illustrator David Sibley and actor H. Jon Benjamin will face off in the bird illustration battle of the century during BirdNote's Year-end Celebration and Auction!

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A pair of small green parrots peer out from an opening in a large nest made of sticks and branches.

Monk Parakeets: Little Green-Blue Invaders

Monk Parakeets, also known as Argentine Parrots, are native to South America but have become popular as pets – thanks in part to their intelligence and ability to mimic human speech. But in some areas, such as Mexico, these birds have become invasive. After being released or escaping, some…
A vivid iridescent green-feathered bird with red breast and long, long blue tail feathers. "BirdNote en Español" appears in the upper right corner.

Quetzal: El ave sagrada de México

Habitando el sur de México y América Central, los Quetzales tienen una cola azul muy llamativa que puede ser hasta tres veces más larga que sus cuerpos. Probablemente por eso los aztecas consideraban a este ave una representación del dios Quetzalcóatl, la serpiente emplumada, uno de los…
A vivid iridescent green-feathered bird with red breast and long, long blue tail feathers.

Resplendent Quetzal: Mexico’s Sacred Bird

Found in Southern Mexico and Central America, Resplendent Quetzals have a striking blue tail up to three times the length of their bodies. That's probably why the Aztecs considered this bird a representation of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, one of the most worshiped gods across…