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Medium-sized land birds

From the pileated woodpecker to the northern flicker, medium-sized birds can be spotted across North America. Learn how to spot them in your area with our helpful species profiles.

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Everything You Need to Know About Baby Mourning Doves

We share the answers to the most common questions about baby mourning doves.

Meet the Redheads of the Bird World: Red-headed Woodpeckers

Learn more about the red-headed woodpecker including what they look like, what they eat, and...

Learn to Identify Eurasian Collared Doves

Look for Eurasian collared doves at backyard bird feeders across the central and southern United...

10 Fascinating Facts About Mourning Doves

Mournings doves are beloved in backyards across America. Learn fascinating facts you should know about...

8 Surprising Facts About Ravens

Learn about the intelligent, fascinating and charming common raven, including where to find ravens and...

Tap Into Sapsuckers: The Woodpeckers with a Sweet Tooth

Meet some sweet-toothed members of the woodpecker family, and find out where to spot them.

7 Surprising Facts About Red-Winged Blackbirds

Get to know these scarlet-spotted fliers.

Birding Basics of Bad Rep Birds

Rethink your stance on these traditional “bad birds” with some birding basics from our expert.

Red-Headed Woodpecker

The Red-Headed Woodpecker has several colorful nicknames, including flag bird, jelly coat, patriotic bird and...

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

The name Red-Bellied Woodpecker is misleading, for the red patch on its belly is rather...

Pileated Woodpecker

As big as a crow, the pileated woodpecker is the largest member of the woodpecker...

Northern Flicker

This unusual woodpecker is often seen on the ground, searching for ants and licking them...

Mourning Dove

A gentle and entertaining nester, the Mourning Dove raises as many as five broods each...

Downy Woodpecker

Frequent backyard visitors, Downy Woodpeckers may form pairs very early in the season, tapping out...