Black and White Birds With Their Distinctive Characteristics

ByViolet Scott
Eastern-Kingbird

Eastern Kingbird:

  • Scientific Name: Tyrannus tyrannus
  • Lifespan: Up to 10 years
  • Diet: Insects and berries
  • Size: 19-23 cm (7.5-9 inches) in length
  • Weight: 33-55 grams
  • Wingspan: 33-38 cm (13-15 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Open woodlands, fields, and near water
  • Status: Least Concern

Black-throated Gray Warbler:

  • Scientific Name: Setophaga nigrescens
  • Lifespan: Up to 7 years
  • Diet: Insects and spiders
  • Size: 12-13 cm (4.7-5.1 inches) in length
  • Weight: 7-10 grams
  • Wingspan: 19-22 cm (7.5-8.7 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Open woodlands, mixed forests, and scrublands
  • Status: Least Concern
Black-throated-Gray-Warbler
Ladder-Backed-Woodpecker

Ladder-Backed Woodpecker:

  • Scientific Name: Dryobates scalaris
  • Lifespan: Up to 5 years
  • Diet: Insects, especially beetles and ants, and some plant material
  • Size: 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 inches) in length
  • Weight: 20-45 grams
  • Wingspan: 29-33 cm (11.4-13 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Deserts, thorn forests, and scrublands
  • Status: Least Concern

Black-billed Magpie:

  • Scientific Name: Pica hudsonia
  • Lifespan: Up to 9 years
  • Diet: Omnivorous (insects, small mammals, fruits, seeds, and carrion)
  • Size: 45-60 cm (18-24 inches) in length
  • Weight: 145-210 grams
  • Wingspan: 56-61 cm (22-24 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands
  • Status: Least Concern
Black Billed Magpie 1

 Black and white birds are a striking example of nature’s artistry, blending simplicity with elegance. Their monochromatic plumage, which ranges from the sharp contrasts of a magpie’s bold patterns to the subtle gradients seen in species like the pied wagtail, captures the eye and sparks curiosity. Beyond their visual appeal, Black and white birds exhibit a fascinating diversity in behavior and habitat.

Lark-Bunting.

Lark Bunting:

  • Scientific Name: Calamospiza melanocortins
  • Lifespan: Up to 4 years
  • Diet: Insects and seeds
  • Size: 15-17 cm (5.9-6.7 inches) in length
  • Weight: 28-35 grams
  • Wingspan: 26-30 cm (10.2-11.8 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Grasslands and prairies
  • Status: Least Concern

Carolina Chickadee:

  • Scientific Name: Poecile carolinensis
  • Lifespan: 4-5 years
  • Diet: Insects, seeds, and berries
  • Size: 11-13 cm (4.3-5.1 inches) in length
  • Weight: 8-12 grams
  • Wingspan: 15-20 cm (5.9-7.9 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Deciduous forests, mixed woodlands, and suburban areas
  • Status: Least Concern
Carolina-Chickadee
Loggerhead-Shrike

Loggerhead Shrike:

  • Scientific Name: Lanius ludovicianus
  • Lifespan: Up to 7 years
  • Diet: Insects, small birds, and small mammals
  • Size: 20-23 cm (7.9-9.1 inches) in length
  • Weight: 45-60 grams
  • Wingspan: 28-32 cm (11-12.6 inches)
  • Population: Declining
  • Usual Habitat: Open country with scattered trees and shrubs, grasslands, and agricultural areas
  • Status: Near Threatened

Red-cockaded Woodpecker:

  • Scientific Name: Leuconotopicus borealis
  • Lifespan: Up to 16 years
  • Diet: Insects, especially ants and beetles, and some plant material
  • Size: 18-23 cm (7-9 inches) in length
  • Weight: 40-55 grams
  • Wingspan: 35-41 cm (14-16 inches)
  • Population: Declining
  • Usual Habitat: Pine forests
  • Status: Endangered
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Yellow-rumped-Warbler-

Yellow-rumped Warbler:

  • Scientific Name: Setophaga coronata
  • Lifespan: Up to 7 years
  • Diet: Insects, berries, and seeds
  • Size: 12-14 cm (4.7-5.5 inches) in length
  • Weight: 11-13 grams
  • Wingspan: 19-23 cm (7.5-9 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Coniferous and mixed forests, as well as shrubby areas during migration
  • Status: Least Concern

White Wagtail:

  • Scientific Name: Motacilla alba
  • Lifespan: Up to 10 years
  • Diet: Insects and small invertebrates
  • Size: 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 inches) in length
  • Weight: 18-25 grams
  • Wingspan: 25-30 cm (9.8-11.8 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Open countryside, near water bodies, and urban areas
  • Status: Least Concern
White-Wagtail
Pied-Avocet

Pied Avocet:

  • Scientific Name: Recurvirostra avosetta
  • Lifespan: Up to 15 years
  • Diet: Aquatic invertebrates and small fish
  • Size: 42-46 cm (16.5-18 inches) in length
  • Weight: 260-290 grams
  • Wingspan: 77-80 cm (30-31.5 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Shallow lakes, salt pans, and coastal wetlands
  • Status: Least Concern

Black-Headed Ibis:

  • Scientific Name: Threskiornis melanocephalus
  • Lifespan: Up to 15 years
  • Diet: Fish, frogs, insects, and small invertebrates
  • Size: 65-76 cm (25.6-30 inches) in length
  • Weight: 1.5-2.5 kg (3.3-5.5 lbs)
  • Wingspan: 112-124 cm (44-49 inches)
  • Population: Declining
  • Usual Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and shallow lakes
  • Status: Near Threatened
Black-Headed-Ibis
Australian-Magpie

Australian Magpie:

  • Scientific Name: Gymnorhina Tibicen
  • Lifespan: Up to 25 years
  • Diet: Insects, small mammals, and carrion
  • Size: 37-43 cm (14.5-17 inches) in length
  • Weight: 220-350 grams
  • Wingspan: 65-85 cm (25.6-33.5 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, and urban areas
  • Status: Least Concern

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker:

  • Scientific Name: Sphyrapicus varius
  • Lifespan: Up to 7 years
  • Diet: Tree sap, insects, and fruits
  • Size: 18-22 cm (7-8.7 inches) in length
  • Weight: 40-60 grams
  • Wingspan: 34-40 cm (13-16 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Deciduous and mixed forests, especially near water
  • Status: Least Concern
Yellow-Bellied-Sapsucker
Bufflehead.

Bufflehead:

  • Scientific Name: Bucephala albeola
  • Lifespan: Up to 15 years
  • Diet: Aquatic invertebrates, fish, and plant material
  • Size: 32-40 cm (12.5-16 inches) in length
  • Weight: 270-550 grams
  • Wingspan: 55-66 cm (21.5-26 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Lakes, ponds, and coastal waters
  • Status: Least Concern

Razorbill:

  • Scientific Name: Alca torda
  • Lifespan: Up to 20 years
  • Diet: Fish and crustaceans
  • Size: 38-43 cm (15-17 inches) in length
  • Weight: 500-850 grams
  • Wingspan: 60-69 cm (24-27 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Coastal cliffs, islands, and open sea
  • Status: Least Concern
Razorbil
Black-and-White-Hawk-Eagle

Black and White Hawk-Eagle:

  • Scientific Name: Spizaetus melanoleucus
  • Lifespan: Up to 20 years
  • Diet: Birds, small mammals, and reptiles
  • Size: 56-68 cm (22-27 inches) in length
  • Weight: 900-1,200 grams
  • Wingspan: 105-130 cm (41-51 inches)
  • Population: Stable but uncommon
  • Usual Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers
  • Status: Least Concern

Gyrfalcon:

  • Scientific Name: Falco rusticolus
  • Lifespan: Up to 20 years
  • Diet: Birds and small mammals
  • Size: 48-65 cm (19-26 inches) in length
  • Weight: 800-2,100 grams
  • Wingspan: 110-160 cm (43-63 inches)
  • Population: Stable but varies by region
  • Usual Habitat: Arctic tundra and mountainous regions
  • Status: Least Concern
Gyrfalcon.
Long-tailed-Tit

Long-tailed Tit:

  • Scientific Name: Aegithalos caudatus
  • Lifespan: Up to 2 years
  • Diet: Insects and spiders
  • Size: 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9 inches) in length, including the tail
  • Weight: 7-9 grams
  • Wingspan: 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 inches)
  • Population: Stable
  • Usual Habitat: Woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens
  • Status: Least Concern
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