It's a bright green bird that is originally from South America. Experts say it's unclear how they wound up in North America, and even harder to pinpoint how they got to Texas specifically.

Along with a multitude of insects, mammals and venomous creatures, there is an abundance of shorebirds that call South Texas home. There's good reason Corpus Christi has long been called the ...

An uncommon bird, the Green Jay, ... The birds are typically seen in South Texas. By Priscilla Aguirre, Senior Trending Reporter Dec 11, 2024. Green Jays are native to Andes of South America.

These flamboyant fowl, to answer the question, Ms. Goode, are not native to Texas; they began to arrive from South America—by the tens of thousands—as pets during the 1960s and 1970s. Popular ...

It's a small grayish-green and yellow bird with a sharp, pointed beak. Once there was only a single spot near Brownsville where you could see it, according to Brush. But that's no longer the case.

If you haven’t birded Texas, or haven’t birded “on the border,” think about adding the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival to your travel plans. The 2025 event is set for Nov. 5-9. Get ...

With a whopping 659 species, Texas is host to a stunning array of birds—a greater diversity than any other state except (alas) California. Birders here can find migratory species on their annual ...

Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling 512-300-BIRD. ... lime-green back and blue head. ... the South Texas Brushlands, ...

It's unclear just how the bird made it to South Texas from thousands of miles away, across the globe. Some birders have theorized it might be an escapee or a lost pet. Others believe it may have ...

South Texas is a hot spot for bird migration, especially the Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi is known as the “birdiest city in the world.” ...