They get their name, of course, from the ease with which they can deliver the songs of shrikes, blackbirds, orioles, killdeer, jays, hawks and even frogs. Other smart birds are almost as versatile.

California is home to a host of plants and animals. Discover the eight yellow birds that call the Golden State home.

These birds have a need for speed; some species can exceed 200 mph in flight. Falcons come in a variety of sizes—the tiny American kestrel is only 10 inches long.

Red-shouldered hawks rehabilitated; released last week Red-shouldered hawks are medium-sized hawks, smaller than red-tailed ...