From rainbows in flight to haunting forest melodies, discover 12 wild birds that make North America a birdwatcher’s dream.

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Despite the name, these invasive birds are not actually sparrows but weaver finches, related to other weavers in Africa and elsewhere. European Starling Starlings, which are from Europe and Asia, ...