Bird Species

Learn how to identify a brown-headed nuthatch. See photos of what these birds look like, find out what they eat...

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

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

Fall warblers can be very confusing. Learn how to tell the difference between the blackpoll warbler and bay breasted warbler.

Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders. There are three types of grackle birds to...

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

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

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 a snow bunting on shorelines, fields and weedy roadsides. In spring, these birds head to their...

Birders can spot the vibrant hepatic tanager and flame-colored tanager in the southwestern states—if you know where to look.

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...

Learn what a male and female Baltimore oriole bird looks like. The orange and black bird is a welcome visitor...

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. See what this species looks like...

Learn about the beautiful, but uncommon, blue grosbeak, including the bird's range map, diet, nesting habits, song and more.

The pine grosbeak is a common bird in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This oversized finch adds color...

Learn all about the brightly colored Nashville warbler, and where to look to find one. Plus, hear this teeny bird's...

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

These birds with similar names look and sound different. Learn to ID black-throated blue warblers and black-throated green warblers.

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

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

Go bird teams in sports! Cheer for these professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams with bird mascots!

Admire these spectacular reader photos of owl species found across America, including snowy owls, great horned owls, barred owls and...

Good bird photography often tells a story or captures a moment. Learn about a special bald eagle that captured the...

Cardinals, robins, and wrens, oh my! Take this quiz to see if you can correctly guess the official state bird...

When a bullet took her upper beak, Beauty the bald eagle would have starved. A dedicated caregiver and 3D printing...

Tune in to the copycat songs of mimic birds, like mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers. Plus attract birds that mimic sounds...