Birding

Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...

Discover what makes the Steller's jay so special, including their social nature, clever tricks, and striking black and blue feathers.

The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. Learn what the males and females look like and where to...

Birders and nature lovers will enjoy this roundup of cute photos of birds in snow, standing up to the icy...

Learn more about the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds and find out why dozens of species will...

Here are some fascinating and fun owl facts about this one-of-a-kind group of birds. Learn about owl eyes, feet, sounds...

Should you use hot sauce, chili powder or cayenne pepper to keep squirrels off your feeders? Learn if adding hot...

A majestic accipiter, the American goshawk (previously called the northern goshawk) rules from the forest trees. Learn how to spot...

These raptors look similar at a glance. But with a keen eye to the sky, you can learn to distinguish...

Learn what an osprey bird looks like and where birders can find this raptor. Also find out what they eat...

Mixing up red-shouldered hawks with the more common red-tailed hawks? Give your bird of prey ID know-how a boost with...

Faster than a speeding bullet? Maybe not. But the peregrine falcon can top 200 miles mph when it dives, beating...

If you see a hawk soaring in the sky, what does it mean? Throughout time, some people have thought hawk...

Readers captured stunning snapshots of ducks shimmering on the water. These duck pictures will make you appreciate their beauty even...

A brown creeper is a camouflage expert—it moves up tree trunks hunting for insects. Learn how to identify these tough-to-spot...

There’s a whole world of amazing birds out there beyond the ones that visit your backyard. Swoop out to sea...

These red-crowned finches can be difficult to tell apart. Learn key traits to spot the differences between a common redpoll...

Birds bring so much beauty to springtime. Three readers captured fantastic bird videos and won our Spring Birding Moments video...

If you see dark-colored raptors in the southwestern desert, you might've spotted Harris's hawks. Find out why they're known as...

Which hawk are you seeing? Here's how to tell if your bird is an adult or juvenile red-tailed hawk. Learn...

Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, kites and more, are some of the most captivating birds...

A biologist reveals his winter finch forecast using wild food crop data. Find out what birds you can expect to...

Learn about the merlin falcon: a stocky, swift bird of prey with medieval European ties. Plus, are they connected to...

What is that bird of prey gliding over the grasslands? Learn what a northern harrier looks like, and what similarity...

Learn what a ferruginous hawk looks like, what foods are on the menu, and where to find this uncommon bird...

Learn what a rough-legged hawk looks like and when and where birders can spot these birds of prey in North...

Learn all about the American kestrel, a small bird with a big presence. Plus, learn what you can do to...

Learn what an adult and juvenlie broad-winged hawk looks like and where to find them during breeding season and migration.

Learn what a Swainson's hawk looks like, what they eat and where (and when) birders can find them in North...