Woodpeckers and Doves

From the red-bellied woodpecker to the mourning dove, medium-sized birds can be spotted across North America. Learn how to spot them in your area.

22 Breathtaking Mourning Dove Pictures

Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons, including mourning dove nests and baby mourning doves.

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Vs Pileated Woodpecker: Are They Related?

Birders may compare an ivory-billed woodpecker vs a pileated woodpecker, as they share many traits. Experts weigh in on any...


How to Identify a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Meet the yellow-bellied sapsucker, a member of the woodpecker family. Learn how to identify males and females, how to attract...


All About the Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Learn what a red-bellied woodpecker looks like...


How to Identify a Pileated Woodpecker

The red crowned pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. Learn about their call and sound, size and...

How to Identify a Hairy Woodpecker

A hairy woodpecker brings flashes of black and white to your backyard. Attract these birds with suet and peanut feeders.


How to Identify a Downy Woodpecker

A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see...