My sister sent me an article entitled, "
Does Your Birth Month Bird Match Your Personality?" with the comment that it would make a good blog post. I had no idea there was a birth month bird (just like there's a birth month gemstone and flower), so I'm guessing some of you didn't either. As for making a good blog post, I hope it will, but I'm mostly just excited to play with the stock photos of birds on PicMonkey.
Rather than focus on the symbolism humans have assigned each bird (i.e. owls are wise, doves are peaceful, and ravens are tricksters), I'm going to share the biological facts about each bird. See if you share any traits in common with your birth month bird!
Birth Month Birds
Owls are known for their outstanding hearing, their excellent night vision, their silent movement, and their incredibly flexible necks. They tend to be solitary except when raising young.
Parrots are social birds who form strong bonds with one another. They are very intelligent and are excellent mimics. They are good at solving puzzles and using tools. Parrots prefer warm, humid climates.
Robins are active during the day and tend to live in small groups. They are known for their beautiful singing voice. Robins are fiercely territorial and will aggressively defend their space.
Canaries are most well-known for their complex and beautiful songs. They tend to be solitary and are naturally timid. Their favorite foods include seeds and grains.
Nightingales are migratory birds that prefer warm climates and low elevations. They produce beautiful songs, both during the day and the night, that feature whistles and trills. Nightingales will raise their volume to be heard over background noises or other birds.
Doves are known for being monogamous and mating for life. They tend to group with others for safety and can maneuver easily to avoid danger. Doves can adapt to almost any environment. They are notoriously poor at construction, focusing on speed rather than design.
Eagles are known for being strong and powerful. They are persistent when going after what they want. They are agile and adaptable and move with stealth. Eagles mate for life and aggressively protect their young.
Kingfishers are solitary and territorial. They communicate mostly with shrieks, screams, and chirps. Their preferred food is fish, so they tend to live near bodies of water. They bathe frequently.
Hawks are known for their speed, agility, and intelligence. They have excellent eyesight. Hawks are adaptable and thrive in many different habitats.
Swans are powerful and graceful. They live in temperate freshwater and coastal environments and are strong swimmers. Swans are herbivores. They mate for life and are extremely protective of their young, aggressively defending their territory.
Roosters are best known for being early risers. They are very assertive and territorial toward rivals, but protective of their flock. They are vigilant guardians and strong leaders.
Ravens are exceptionally smart and are known for their use of tools and their problem-solving skills. They are talented acrobats and outstanding mimics. Ravens are high adaptable and eat a flexible diet. They typically live alone or in pairs.
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Does your birth month bird match your personality? Or is there another bird that's a better fit? Let me know in the comments!
