Birdorable Bonanza 2024 Starts on Monday

We'll unveil a new feathered friend on Birdorable each day for 15 days. Join us as we celebrate these wonderful birds and share our love for avian diversity. New birds will be revealed on our Birdorable blog or follow us on Facebook, X or Instagram.

Guess the first bird ...

Here's a sneak peek at the first bird in this year's Bonanza. This striking little goose, named for the color of its breast, breeds in Siberia and winters in southeastern Europe. On Monday, we'll reveal the identity of this mystery waterfowl as we kick off the 2024 event!  Can you guess which goose we'll be featuring?

Comments

Woodpiecer on November 16, 2024 at 7:57 PM wrote:
I know, it's the Red-breasted Goose.
Cameron on December 9, 2024 at 6:40 PM wrote:
Emperor Goose

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