How to Identify a Vermilion Flycatcher
Head south to see this flame-red, desert-dwelling bird. Learn where to find a vermilion flycatcher, and what their song sounds like.
How to Identify a Solitary Sandpiper
Learn to identify the solitary sandpiper — a migration-season visitor to ponds, streams, and marshes across the United States.
Look for an American Bittern Bird in the Marsh
Keep your eyes peeled to spot the well-camouflaged American bittern — a marsh bird with a bizarre song. Plus, learn...
How to Identify a Townsend’s Solitaire Bird
Get the keys to ID a Townsend's solitaire, a solitary, cheery-singing thrush bird with a sweet tooth for juniper berries.
How to Identify a Mississippi Kite
Look up to find a Mississippi kite soaring overhead, just like flying a kite. Plus, learn where to find this...
How to Identify a Greater Roadrunner Bird
Meep meep! Learn all about the greater roadrunner, including where to find this bird, how fast it can run, and...
Discover the Mysterious Lives of Nighthawk Birds
These creatures of contradiction aren’t hawks and aren’t the most active at night, but nighthawks are birds worth knowing
Rare Hybrid Blue-Green “Grue” Jay Spotted in Texas
It's a blue jay! It's a green jay! It's a... grue jay? Learn why a hybrid bird spotted in Texas...
8 Fascinating Pelican Facts to Know
From their prehistoric past to clever fishing skills, dive into the fascinating world of brown and white pelicans with these...
How to Identify a Snowy Egret
Watch for these elegant birds along coastlines and in swamps. Plus, learn why the snowy egret is a meaningful conservation...
Gray Catbird vs Northern Mockingbird: ID Challenge
Learn how to tell the difference between two gray colored mimic birds with big personalities: the gray catbird vs northern...
What’s That Black Bird With a Yellow Head?
Learn what a yellow-headed blackbird looks like and where to find this bird. Also discover facts about their sounds, nests,...
How to Identify a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
The striking scissor-tailed flycatcher is an icon of Oklahoma and beyond. Learn about their nests, diet and more.
Identify and Attract a Great Crested Flycatcher
More often heard than seen, a great crested flycatcher is a master insect-catcher of the high canopy. Here's how to...
How to Identify a Northern Shrike
The northern shrike is the size of a songbird... but your feeder birds need to watch out! Here's how to...
How to Identify a Black-Crowned Night-Heron
Learn what an adult and juvenile black-crowned night-heron looks like. Plus, find out where you can see one of these...
How to Identify a Swainson’s Thrush
Learn what a Swainson's thrush looks like and where to find this species. Also learn what the birds eat and...
How to Identify a Fox Sparrow
Learn what a fox sparrow looks like and where to find this bird. Also learn about the fox sparrow's favorite...
Get Familiar With the Friendly Phoebe Bird Family
Bobbing tails, a diet of insects, and their namesake songs — with phoebe birds, there's lots to love! Here's how...
How to Identify a Horned Grebe
Learn what a horned grebe looks like and where you can find this water bird. Get information about their habitat,...
Female Hummingbirds Mimic Male Plumage to Dodge Harassment
To go unbothered while feeding, some female white-necked jacobin hummingbirds adopt a surprising tactic: mimicking the plumage of males.
How to Identify a Western Kingbird
Meet the regal western kingbird — a fierce defender of its nest and a bright sight along open fields in...
How to Identify a Common Grackle
Do common grackles deserve their bad reputation? Learn why they're cooler than you think — and why scientists are watching...
Redhead vs Canvasback: Duck Identification
Grab your binoculars and take a 'quack' at correctly identifying two commonly confused ducks: the redhead vs canvasback.
Giant Hummingbirds Do Exist — Here’s Where to See One
Hummingbirds are known to be quite small... but this one is giant! Here's where to spot the large, awe-inspiring giant...
8 Fascinating Quail Facts You Didn’t Know
Boost your bird knowledge with quail facts. These quirky creatures are more than just cute, crested birds.
All About Owl Pellets and Where to Find Them
Learn why you should definitely give a hoot about owl pellets — and what makes them a fascinating part of...
How to Identify a Western Cattle Egret
Learn all about the western cattle egret, a bird often found in pastures alongside cows. See what the species looks...
13 Fascinating Mourning Dove Facts
Mournings doves are common in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove.
Redpoll vs House Finch: ID Challenge
These red-crowned finches can be difficult to tell apart. Learn key traits to spot the differences between a redpoll vs...
This Is Why Hawks Sit by Highways
What was that large bird you just drove past, and why was it sitting on top of a power line?...
