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Meet 8 Types of Orioles to Look for Across America
Get to know eight types of orioles seen throughout the U.S. and what makes each of these orange and yellow...
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Mourning Dove vs Pigeon: What’s the Difference?
The pigeon and mourning dove are from the same family, but these stout, short-beaked birds are different in both subtle...
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Brown-Headed Cowbird: Most Hated Bird in America
Learn why the brown-headed cowbird is many birders' least favorite—and how to tell cowbird eggs apart from those of other...
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Summer Tanager vs Scarlet Tanager: ID Challenge
It's undoubtedly a tricky ID for birders: summer tanager vs scarlet tanager. Here's how to tell these bright red songbirds...
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How to Identify a Western Bluebird
Learn the field marks that distinguish a male and female western bluebird. Beckon them to your yard with nest boxes...
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How to Identify a Eurasian Collared-Dove
Look for a Eurasian collared-dove at feeders in the western and southern states. Learn what the nonnative bird looks and...
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Go Up North to See a Great Gray Owl
The great gray owl is the largest owl in North America, measuring over 2 foot tall! Find out where you...
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Head West to Spot a Lewis’s Woodpecker
When you spot a beautiful woodpecker that doesn’t act like one, there’s a good chance it is the agile and...
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Are These Domestic Mallards or Wild Ducks?
If you spotted a duck with unique coloring it might be a domestic mallard. See what the birding experts say...
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Meet the Magnificent Rivoli’s Hummingbird
The Rivoli's hummingbird is a striking, shimmery flier. Learn how to identify these gorgeous birds and why their name was...
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Hummingbird Eyes Can See More Colors Than Humans
A research study reveals a hummingbird's large eyes see the world in a wider range of brilliant colors than people...
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How to Identify a Painted Bunting
A painted bunting sports a rainbow of colors. Learn what males and females look like, what they eat, and what...
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What Does a Cardinal Song Sound Like?
Northern cardinals are one of the few birds with male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song sounds like...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...