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Bird Species

We’ve rounded up profiles for some of the most popular North American bird species. Learn how to attract these fine feathered friends and listen to their songs.

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How to Start Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds

Experience the thrill of tiny bird feed perched on your finger.

Warbler Migration Tips

Even casual birders get excited during warbler migration season! Try these tips to make the...

Attract Northern Mockingbirds to Your Backyard

Keep your eyes and ears open for this talkative songbird.

When Will My House Wrens Return?

Although not as flashy as an oriole or hummingbird, many people are excited to see...

How to Attract More Goldfinches to Your Backyard

Boost your summer backyard space to attract even more eye-catching goldfinches.

8 Cool Snowbird Facts About Juncos

Get the facts about one of winter's favorite birds.

How to Attract Robins to Your Yard or Garden

Meet the orange-breasted early bird that greets spring with a song.

Meet the Towhees: The Birds Scratching Up a Storm in your Backyard

Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of...

Early Spring is a Great Time to Look for Ducks

One of my favorite parts of the early spring is heading out to took for...

7 Extinct Bird Species That Shouldn’t Be Forgotten

How many of these extinct bird species have you heard of?

4 Vibrant Tanager Species to Know

Discover the ins and outs of these four colorful migrant birds.

7 Surprising Facts About Red-Winged Blackbirds

Get to know these scarlet-spotted fliers.

Winter Songbird ID Quiz

Let it snow! How many songbirds do you know?

The 4 Best Foods for Woodpeckers

Attract more woodpeckers to your backyard with a winning menu.

Attract More Juncos to Your Backyard

With the arrival of cool weather and fluffy white snow come flocks of pink-billed birds.

How to Tell the Difference Between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers

Figure out which woodpecker is which with these expert tips.

ID Tips for Fall Blackpoll and Bay-breasted Warblers

Fall warblers can be very confusing especially when you see species that look so similar...

Which Bluebird am I Seeing?

Depending upon where you are in the US, there are three different bluebird species that...

Nene, Hawaii’s State Bird

A close relative of the Canada Goose, the Nene is the rarest of all the...

Identifying Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks

One of the very common backyard identification challenges is trying to decide whether you're seeing...

Muscovy Ducks

Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, Muscovy ducks are common in Florida and some...

Duck Identification: Canvasback vs. Redhead

One of the most common duck identification questions I get is how to tell the...
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Black-Bellied Whistling Duck

This South American whistling duck is expanding its range north, and there are many places...

Goldfinches of the US

In the United States, there are three goldfinches that can be found.

Parade of Winter Florida Ducks

Many Florida ducks, like Florida residents, are only here in the winter. Here are a...

Get To Know Grosbeaks

Look for these large, eye-catching birds.

Love is in the Air: Bird Courtship Rituals

When it comes to courtship, birds pull out all the stops, using elaborate displays to...

Bird Species Profile: American Tree Sparrow

After breeding in the northern reaches of North America, this bird species arrives in much...

Bird Watching: Sunset Birds

Don’t stop bird watching when the sun goes down. For some species, things are just...

How to Identify Mystery Birds

Use these techniques when a puzzling bird flies past.