Piping Plover: This little round bird has won the hearts of many after its numbers plummeted to dangerous levels in the early 1900's. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918 paved the way for their recovery, followed by the Endangered Species Act in 1986, but... (read more)

Dusky Seaside Sparrow: It is the most recent bird extinction in North America and the event captured the hearts and souls of Americans... (read more)

Pileated Woodpecker: Do you have any pine trees in your area? Do they have decaying cavities in them? Well, perhaps you have one of the largest woodpeckers in North America, the pileated woodpecker, living inside! They like to nest in such spots and will peck away at the hole so that the sap will flow, making for a really... (read more)

Hoopoe: The Eurasian hoopoe is the proud holder of the award for the smelliest nest in the world, built of feces. They also emit a strong musky oil which they can... (read more)