Get to Know the Super Smart Corvid Bird Family
Birds in the corvid family are bold, beautiful and brainy. From jays to ravens, find out where these birds live—and just how intelligent they are.
That’s Not a Duck: 7 Water Birds You Should Know
These seven species are all water birds, but not waterfowl. That term only applies to the duck family, including geese...
How to Identify a Northern Bobwhite
Find out what a male, female and juvenile northern bobwhite looks like, what they sound like, and where you may...
Grow a Crimson Bottlebrush Shrub for Pollinators
If you need a plant for pollinators and birds, crimson bottlebrush is a perfect pick! Learn how to grow this...
All About Robin Nests and Robin Eggs
Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes...
7 Fascinating Falcon Bird Facts You Should Know
From the smallest falcon to the fastest flying bird on earth, discover interesting facts about the falcon bird family.
12 Frequently Asked Questions About Feeding Hummingbirds
Get answers to common questions about feeding hummingbirds and hummingbird behavior from a birding expert.
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck and How to Stop It
Woodpeckers have a unique way to drum up attention. Learn why woodpeckers peck wood, trees and metal and how to...
How to Identify and Attract a Gray Catbird
Listen for the "mewing" call of a gray catbird in summer. These birds love to eat fruit, prefer dense thickets,...
Northern Flicker: Unique, Beautiful Woodpeckers
Whether a northern flicker is gobbling ants on the ground or climbing a tree trunk, this bird's stunning field marks...
Everything You Need to Know About a Killdeer Bird
Learn how to identify a killdeer bird. Discover what the birds look like and get facts about their nests, eggs,...
Welcome Nesting Wrens With Wren Bird Houses
Attract nesting Carolina wrens and house wrens by picking the right wren bird house. Find out what kind of bird...
How to Identify and Attract an Anna’s Hummingbird
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. Learn what the males and females look like and where to...
Discover How Orioles Weave Elaborate Nests
An oriole nest is unique and different from other bird nests. Learn where and how orioles weave their nests and...
All About Bird Wings and Flight Feathers
Whether they’re opening for takeoff, spreading wide for a lazy soar or flapping to brake for landing, bird wings make...
Ask the Experts: How to Identify a Bushtit Bird
A bushtit is a tiny gray bird with a long tail. Females have white eyes. Look for these small fliers...
14 Cute and Heartwarming Baby Cardinal Photos
See what a baby cardinal looks like, from egg to fledgling, with photos. Did you know baby cardinals don't have...
Grow Red Hot Poker for a Flock of Pollinators
You might know these plants as torch lilies, but birds and other pollinators in your yard know them as colorful,...
Expert Picks for the Best Hummingbird Feeders
See which hummingbird feeders our experts use in their own yards and learn about the best hummingbird feeder styles for...
How to Create an Ideal Hummingbird Habitat
Hummingbirds need more than just sugar-water to be safe, happy and healthy. Follow these tips to design a perfect hummingbird...
Can You Move a Bird Nest Near Your Home?
Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...
How to Identify a Black-Chinned Hummingbird
Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds.
Female Cowbird: Notorious Nest Invaders
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...
This Is the Only Bird Nesting Material You Should Put Out
Birds are natural architects—they don’t need our assistance to build a nest—but here are some safe bird nesting materials you...
22 Best Bird Baths and Fountains for Attracting Birds
We found the best bird bath options and fountains, including concrete, ceramic, resin, stone, mosaic, metal, solar and plastic choices....
Hummingbird Anatomy: Why These Tiny Fliers Are Amazing
There's much more to hummingbird anatomy than you know. Discover the fascinating physical traits that make hummingbirds tick.
Are Hummingbirds Territorial at Feeders and Flowers?
If you've seen hummingbirds fighting and chasing each other, you might wonder if hummingbirds are territorial. Learn how to feed...
Find Your Spark Bird to Inspire a Love of Birding
A single sighting of your personal spark bird can ignite a passion for the outdoors and birding. Readers and experts...
Discover the Amazing Types of Owls in North America
Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies. Get to know the types...
How You Can Help Hummingbirds in Extremely Hot Weather
From adding a bird bath to cleaning feeders more often, here's what you can do to keep your hummingbirds safe...
Identify and Attract a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...
