Bird Species

A brown creeper is a camouflage expert—it moves up tree trunks hunting for insects. Learn how to identify these tough-to-spot...

These red-crowned finches can be difficult to tell apart. Learn key traits to spot the differences between a common redpoll...

If you see dark-colored raptors in the southwestern desert, you might've spotted Harris's hawks. Find out why they're known as...

Which hawk are you seeing? Here's how to tell if your bird is an adult or juvenile red-tailed hawk. Learn...

Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, kites and more, are some of the most captivating birds...

Learn about the merlin falcon: a stocky, swift bird of prey with medieval European ties. Plus, are they connected to...

What is that bird of prey gliding over the grasslands? Learn what a northern harrier looks like, and what similarity...

Learn what a ferruginous hawk looks like, what foods are on the menu, and where to find this uncommon bird...

Learn what a rough-legged hawk looks like and when and where birders can spot these birds of prey in North...

Learn all about the American kestrel, a small bird with a big presence. Plus, learn what you can do to...

Learn what an adult and juvenlie broad-winged hawk looks like and where to find them during breeding season and migration.

Learn what a Swainson's hawk looks like, what they eat and where (and when) birders can find them in North...

Watch the night skies for a common nighthawk. These insect eaters have one of the longest migration journeys of any...

Learn what a red-naped sapsucker looks like, and find out where to go to add this member of the woodpecker...

If you've spotted an unusual woodpecker in a southeastern pine forest, it might just be a red-cockaded woodpecker! Learn more...

Combining beauty, personality and a critical role in the desert ecosystem, Gila woodpeckers are fascinating birds to attract to the...

Learn what a white-headed woodpecker looks like and where to spot this species. Also find out how you can attract...

If you live in the Northwest near a recently burned forest, you might see a black-backed woodpecker. Learn how to...

Learn more about the red-headed woodpecker. Find out what the male, female and juvenile birds look like, what they eat,...

At first glance you might think a golden-fronted woodpecker is a red-bellied. Here's what makes this woodpecker unique—and where to...

These black and white woodpecker species look quite similar. Compare a downy vs hairy woodpecker with expert identification tips.

Head to the Golden State to see these birds. Find out what a Nuttall's woodpecker looks like, what they eat...

If you're seeing rows of holes on trees, they might be from a red-breasted sapsucker! Learn what the birds look...

Meet the ladder-backed woodpecker. This delightful bird makes its home in the harsh conditions of southwestern deserts.

Learn how the California condor came back from the brink of extinction. Plus, learn where these large birds live and...

Learn what a barred owl looks like and what their call sounds like. Plus learn where you can spot these...

Learn how to tell the difference between a long-eared owl and a short-eared owl. Find out where you can spot...

Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these types of woodpeckers across...

Meet the sapsuckers, tree sap eating members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages...