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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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Mourning Dove Nests: The Fastest Nest Builders

You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest. Learn about the nesting habits of mourning doves.

15 Breathtaking Photos of Mourning Doves

Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons,...

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...

Hairy Woodpecker

Almost identical to the Downy Woodpecker, the Hairy Woodpecker is larger in size and has...