Bird Species

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with their favorite types of birdseed.

In winter, look for snow buntings on shorelines, open fields and weedy roadsides. In spring, these birds head north to...

In the summer, birders can spot vibrant hepatic tanagers and flame-colored tanagers in the southwestern states—if you know where to...

If you're wondering what hummingbird species are in your backyard, check out the 15 types of hummingbirds that breed in...

Orangey-red rufous hummingbirds are feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see their...

You may think all hummingbirds are the same size, but the giant hummingbird and bee hummingbird stand out as the...

Did you know eagles can dive up to 100 miles per hour? Discover even more fascinating bald eagle facts about...

This orange bird is a welcome visitor in the spring and summer in the eastern half of the country. Learn...

Many ducks are already migrating toward their breeding grounds. Here are some of the types of ducks that you are...

Learn all about the pyrrhuloxia, or desert cardinal, a bird found in the Southwest. Experts describe what this species looks...

Learn about the beautiful, but uncommon, blue grosbeaks, including where to find them, what they eat and how to identify...

Pine grosbeaks are a common species in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This tame oversized finch adds color...

If it's spring in the west, fill a feeder with sunflower seeds and you may soon discover a pair of...

Learn what the common yellowthroat song sounds like, what yellowthroats look like, what they eat, and where to see these...

Learn how to identify Nashville warblers. See what these tiny, active songbirds look like, learn about their habitat and what...

Attract nectar-loving orchard orioles to your backyard with sweet treats. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...

Don’t stop birding as the sun goes down. At sunset with birds, things are just getting started. Go on an...

The American robin and the European robin are separated by an ocean but share a similar name. Learn about their...

Even casual birders get excited during warbler migration season! Try these tips to identify the most warblers this spring.

Look for brilliantly colored magnolia warblers in trees and shrubs during spring migration as these birds head toward their northern...

These birds have similar names, but they look and sound different. Learn to identify black-throated blue warblers and black-throated green...

The black and white warbler is one of the most striking birds to spot during spring migration. Look and listen...

Learn swan facts, including what swans eat, why they're known as a symbol of love and how many swan species...

Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics about their behavior and personalities.

Get to know the thrasher birds. Learn where to spot these birds, how to identify them, what their songs sound...

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale signs you should look for...

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too! Discover North America’s most abundant...

You probably know a great blue heron when you see it, but what about the green heron or reddish egret?...

Chickadees are friendly and adorable birds. Check out super cute chickadee pictures captured by backyard birders across America.