What is the name of this medium size black bird w/ a yellow beak?

I live in S.Texas, the bird is black, not a grackle, has a short tail w/ a bright yellow beak & makes like a fan or fern sound.

I havent found what I believe is the right answer yet..
sorry kimi.. close. but i dont think so. The eye is just black no yellow around it.. along w/ a short stubby tail.

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- steve white

I need help to figure out what kind of bird it is in my yard?

Its a grey bird about three foot tall. Long neck and long legs along with a long beak. It also has a white head. they are always in my backyard and i can figure out what kind of bird it is. Please help.
- Alex

I found a bird, what kind is it?

I found a baby bird in my backyard, and want to help raise it. It has little feathers, and its skin is very pale. It’s beak has a yellowish-greenish tint to it, and the feathers and eyelids are black. It has several long white hairs over its torso. Please help identify!!!!
- Culin

Im trying to identify a new bird in my Northern Indiana backyard-updated?

It is mainly white, with charcoal spots. its neck is all charcoal and a white head. it has a pointy orange beak. and a nice white tailfeather. It also has an orange belly. I have never seen a bird like this and know it isnt a woodpecker or worbler.
- lisa

The process by which a species of bird with an intermediate beak size becomes two separate species with large ?

The process by which a species of bird with an intermediate beak size becomes two separate species with large and small beaks respectively is called disruptive selection.
true or false?
- shinae

What species of bird is this?

It has a reddish orange head, green body, and a deep blue tail. I’ve seen this bird outside and it doesn’t sound like any other bird from the wild. It also has a small rounded beak. I think this used to be a pet but somehow got loose years ago, because now they come back every spring, but they are just beautiful. If you could tell me what species of bird you think this is I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.
It has a reddish orange head, green body, and a deep blue tail. I’ve seen this bird outside and it doesn’t sound like any other bird from the wild. It also has a small rounded beak. I think this used to be a pet but somehow got loose years ago, because now they come back every spring, but they are just beautiful. Oh, and this is in Arizona. If you could tell me what species of bird you think this is I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.
- meaganh92

Im trying to identify a new bird in my Northern Indiana backyard?

It is mainly white, with charcoal spots. its neck is all charcoal and a white head. it has a pointy orange beak. and a nice white tailfeather. I have never seen a bird like this and know it isnt a woodpecker or worbler.
- lisa

What kind of bird is this (Gulfcoast Texas Area)?

This bird is currently injured and stranded in these bushes next to my building. I waited for animal rescue and they said the bird is far down on emergency list. It’s a very unique bird with grey blue feathers with white forehead and an S-shaped neck and large black beak (about 4 inches long) and long legs when it stands, and a pretty wide wingspan. Maybe if it is a rare bird, they will come sooner to help it.
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- sparklehorse728

Illinois raptor identification?

I live in a spacious suburb south of chicago, with an airport and a few small, grassy nature preserves nearby and lots of small prey. This afternoon I saw what I believe to have been a falcon in our backyard feeding upon a bird (a pigeon?). I was hoping you could help me identify it (sorry if this is not the best description):

it had unremarkable dark grayish wings and tail, and although it always had its wings folded up, I think its back was a more brownish color. It eyes were amber, and its beak was thick, shortish, and curved downwards. It had long legs (it seemed to be wearing trousers ^-^) that were a light tan color, and its like-colored belly was thinly striped crosswise with an orangey-brown color. A light collar seemed to extend up around most (or all) of the back of its neck. The whole bird was probably (and I am relying on my memory here) between 12 and 16 inches long, excluding the tail.

Looking through an Audubon bird book, I am thinking that it resembles the sharp-skinned hawk. Any other suggestions?

Thanks
- pawlowicz47

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