8 Interesting Sandhill Crane Facts to Know
Learn how to identify a sandhill crane. See what the birds look like, sound like and where you can spot them during migration.
How to Identify and Attract Blue Jays
Blue jays are smart, bold and beautiful birds. Learn how to attract blue jays, what males, females and babies look...
7 Interesting Bald Eagle Facts
Did you know eagles can dive up to 100 miles per hour? Discover even more fascinating bald eagle facts about...
Born to Stun: Meet the Falcon Bird Family
Get to know the fascinating falcon bird family — and learn why their ferocity is unrivaled all across North America.
How to Identify a European Starling
European starlings are often scorned by bird-watchers for their aggressive behavior. But there's more to these colorful birds than you...
Mallard Duck: Everything You Need to Know
Learn what male and female mallard ducks look like and sound like. Look for mallards on open water; they usually...
How to Identify an Eastern Bluebird
Learn what an eastern bluebird looks like and sounds like, what this bird eats, and where you can find one.
How to Identify an Eastern Kingbird
Learn what an eastern kingbird looks like and where to spot one. Plus, discover how they boldly battle larger birds...
How to Identify a Lincoln’s Sparrow
See what features to look for on a Lincoln's sparrow. Then learn where to find this bird and what its...
House Sparrow: Least Wanted Backyard Bird
Learn what a house sparrow looks like, what foods this bird eats, what it sounds like, and why birders don't...
How to Identify a Dark-Eyed Junco
See what a male and female dark-eyed junco looks like. Plus learn about their nests and diet, and hear what...
How to Identify a White-Throated Sparrow
Learn all about the white-throated sparrow. Our birding experts reveal what these sparrows look like, sound like and what they...
Identify and Attract a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...
How to Identify an Evening Grosbeak
Set out a tray feeder filled with sunflower seeds to attract an evening grosbeak. In winter, these yellow grosbeaks wander...
Identify and Attract a Summer Tanager
Seeing—or hearing—a summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but that doesn’t always make them easy...
How to Identify an Orchard Oriole
Attract a nectar-loving orchard oriole to your yard with fruit. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...
How to Identify a Bullock’s Oriole
Spot a Bullock's oriole in the western U.S. during breeding season. Learn what the males and females look like and...
Brown Thrasher: An Elusive, Musical Songbird
The brown thrasher is an excellent mimic and sings more than 1,000 tunes. Learn how to spot these secretive songbirds.
How to Identify a Great Horned Owl
If you hear owl sounds in your neighborhood, it’s likely a great horned owl. Learn about their size, wingspan, nests,...
Meet the Gorgeous Green Jay, a Tropical Bird
Learn where you can see a green jay, plus what the birds look like, what they eat, and more about...
Look for a Verdin Bird in the Southwest
Find and attract a verdin in southwestern scrublands. Plus, learn about verdin nests, see what verdins look like, and...
How to Identify and Attract a Mountain Chickadee
Learn what a mountain chickadee looks like and sounds like, where to find one, and how to attract one to...
Identify and Attract a Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Invite the nimble red-breasted nuthatch to your feeders with sunflower seeds and suet. These active birds are entertaining to watch.
How to Identify a Lazuli Bunting
Get to know the lazuli bunting and where to find this bird. Learn what males and females look like and...
Identify and Attract a Common Redpoll
The resilient common redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders. This small bird can handle the coldest temperatures in winter.
How to Identify an Indigo Bunting
Learn what an indigo bunting looks like and sounds like. Plus, see the range map to help find you find...
How to Identify an Eastern Phoebe
Learn what an eastern phoebe looks like and what its song sounds like. Find out what these birds eat and...
How to Identify a Cooper’s Hawk
Learn what a Cooper's hawk looks like and sounds like, where to find one. Plus find out where this raptor...
