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Finches and Buntings

From sociable finches to colorful buntings, these beautiful backyard birds can be seen across North America. Learn about the types of finches and buntings you can spot in your area, and find out how to attract them.

Learn where to spot painted buntings.

All About Painted Buntings

You have to see this prismatic feeder bird to believe it.

Birding Basics to Attract Northern Cardinals

Add a splash of red to your backyard with a few simple birding basics to...

Spotted Towhee

Once grouped with its eastern counterpart in a species called the rufous-sided towhee, the Spotted...

Scarlet Tanager

The Scarlet Tanager devours many destructive caterpillars and wood-boring beetles, most often but not exclusively...

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Though the female usually builds the nest, some pairs share the work, and both incubate....

Purple Finch

In late summer, the Purple Finch begins to molt, and in winter plumage, a male’s...

Pine Siskin

Prone to irruptions in wintertime, Pine Siskins are cute little nomads whose range spans throughout...

Northern Cardinal

Unlike members of most avian species, both male and female Northern cardinals sing. Pairs make...

Indigo Bunting

During the breeding season, pairs of Indigo Buntings and other avian species often feed and...

House Finch

A western species until the 1940s, the House Finch was introduced to the East Coast...

Evening Grosbeak

In winter, Evening Grosbeaks wander in flocks. Their travels are unpredictable, but they may show...

Eastern Towhee

When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern Towhee spends most of...

Black-Headed Grosbeak

In the spring in the West, fill a feeder with sunflower seeds (in the shell...
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Video: The Cardinal’s Song

Did you know? Both male and female cardinals sing! Listen to both of their songs...