Bird Species

Not all birds in the blackbird family are the same. Learn about five types of blackbirds you might see across...

European starlings are often scorned by bird-watchers for their aggressive behavior. But there's more to these colorful birds than you...

Learn raven facts about these intelligent, fascinating and charming birds, including where to find common ravens and what raven birds...

Get to know the vireo bird family, including red-eyed vireos and warbling vireos. Learn what they look like and where...

Learn sandhill crane facts. Did you know sandhill cranes mate for life? These prehistoric birds have been around for 2...

There are three types of goldfinches across the United States. Learn what these goldfinch species look like and where to...

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids. Learn about blue jays and...

Blue jays are smart, bold and beautiful birds. Learn how to attract blue jays, what males, females and babies look...

Look for varied buntings along the southwest border in Texas and Arizona, or in Mexico. See photos of the males...

Experts explain similarities and differences between bald eagles and golden eagles, including what these types of eagles eat and how...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...