Meet the Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest
Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush, a bird known for its dramatic beauty and haunting call.
How Long Do Hummingbirds Live?
How long do hummingbirds live? What determines their survival? Here's how old the hummingbirds in your yard grow to be—and...
Costa’s Hummingbird: Jewel of the Desert
Find out what a Costa's hummingbird looks like. Also discover the southwestern range where you can see this tiny yet...
What Foods Do Northern Mockingbirds Eat?
Do northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.
Head West to Spot a Spotted Towhee
The spotted towhee was once called the rufous-sided towhee. Hear their song, learn what they eat and see what males...
See a Violet-Crowned Hummingbird in the Southwest
Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...
You Won’t Believe How Fast Mourning Doves Build Nests
You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...
How to Identify a Tennessee Warbler
Learn the key field marks to identify a Tennessee warbler, and where to look for these birds during migration and...
No Ordinary Duck: Meet the Northern Shoveler
This duck species is easy to identify once you spot its heavy bill. Northern shoveler ducks are dabblers, filter-feeding on...
How to Identify a Common Gallinule
Learn what a common gallinule looks like and where to find this water bird. Plus, find out what name the...
How to Identify an Eastern Phoebe
Learn what an eastern phoebe looks like, and what their song sounds like. Find out what these birds eat and...
What Is That Black Duck With the White Beak?
The American coot looks like a black duck with a white beak, but it's actually a member of the rail...
Meet the Brilliantly Colored Buff-Bellied Hummingbird
Buff-bellied hummingbirds shimmer in southern Texas. Find out what they look like, what foods they eat, and where they build...
Look and Listen for Bright Blue Indigo Buntings
Learn what a male and female indigo bunting looks like, what their song sounds like and about their nests. Plus,...
How to Identify and Attract a Bushtit Bird
A bushtit is a tiny gray bird with a long tail. Find out where to look for flocks of tiny,...
7 Fascinating Sparrow Facts You Should Know
Think sparrows are boring brown birds? Think again! Get the scoop on these familiar feathered friends with sparrow facts and...
Grackle vs Starling: How to Tell the Difference
These common black colored birds with shiny feathers are easily confused! Learn the key differences between a grackle vs a...
How to Identify and Attract a Carolina Chickadee
Attract a Carolina chickadee with birdseed and nest boxes. Learn to tell the difference between a Carolina chickadee vs a...
How to Identify a Lucifer Hummingbird
Get details about the bright colored lucifer hummingbird, including what males and females look like. Plus learn about their nests...
White-Breasted Nuthatch: The Upside-Down Bird
The white-breasted nuthatch is adept at clambering up, down or around tree trunks. Learn what they look like and what...
Identify and Attract an Allen’s Hummingbird
Learn what a male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbird looks like. Learn about their range, preferred habitat and migration.
Meet the Calliope Hummingbird: Smallest Bird in the U.S.
Learn how to identify a Calliope hummingbird, where to find these tiny birds, what the males and females look like...
11 Fascinating Northern Cardinal Bird Facts
Meet the recognizable and beloved northern cardinal. Get cardinal bird facts, including why male cardinals are red, and where cardinals...
Steller’s Jays: Clever Black and Blue Birds
Discover what makes the Steller's jay so special, including their social nature, clever tricks, and striking black and blue feathers.
How to Identify and Attract an Anna’s Hummingbird
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. Learn what the males and females look like and where to...
19 Fun Owl Facts You Should Know
Here are some fascinating and fun owl facts about this one-of-a-kind group of birds. Learn about owl eyes, feet, sounds...
The American Goshawk Has a New Name
A majestic accipiter, the American goshawk (previously called the northern goshawk) rules from the forest trees. Learn how to spot...
Falcon vs Hawk: How to Tell the Difference
These raptors look similar at a glance. But with a keen eye to the sky, you can learn to distinguish...
