Bird Species

You won’t attract an eastern bluebird with birdseed, but there is another secret ingredient that will surely get attention: mealworms.

Elegant and graceful, wading birds capture artists' imaginations. Here are interesting facts and gorgeous photos of wading birds.

Moving headfirst down tree trunks is just one nuthatch bird trait. Find out more about the members of this fun-to-watch...

This species is the state bird of Idaho and Nevada. It’s not hard to see why mountain bluebirds are among...

Learn what a palm warbler looks like, where birders can find these warblers in different seasons, and what foods these...

To spot a rosy finch, birders should visit the western mountains. Learn about the best place to find the three...

When pine siskins visit, expect a flock. These feisty finches love thistle seeds. Learn what a pine siskin looks like...

From their funky-looking beaks to peculiar migrations, see and learn what makes red crossbills and white-winged crossbill birds so special.

The resilient common redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders. This small bird can handle the coldest temperatures in winter.

Flying where the food supply takes them, these seven colorful types of finches are a rare backyard treat. Look for...

Meet the sapsuckers, sweet-toothed members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages a tree.

Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of...

Pine siskins are small birds in the finch family that look like sparrows. Learn how to tell the difference between...

The anhinga is an amazing bird, from adaptability to the way it swims. Here's what you might not know about...

Northern cardinals are one of the few bird species with both male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song...

The black capped chickadee is one of the friendliest fliers in North America. Learn more about their song, nest and...

Learn to tell the difference between a black capped chickadee vs a Carolina chickadee. See what these birds look like...

To attract and identify the types of chickadees in North America, learn about chickadee songs, favorite foods and where they...

Learn what foods a mountain chickadee eats, what these small songbirds look like and sound like, where to spot them...

Few sights are as enchanting as a cardinal in snow, and these beautiful photos of redbirds in winter will delight...

When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern towhee spends most of its time on the ground,...

Cardinals are among the most popular and beloved birds in America, and these cardinal pictures make it easy to see...

Attract cardinals by learning what cardinals eat, and where cardinals nest. Offer seeds and berries and grow shrubs for shelter.

We asked our birding experts: Do northern cardinals mate for life? Find out how long cardinals live and stay with...

Learn how to identify and attract a wood thrush, what their song sounds like, what these birds eat and where...

If you love northern cardinals, you may want to book a trip to Hawaii, South America or Puerto Rico to...

Learn how to identify and attract a house finch. Find out facts about the house finch nest, eggs, range, habitat...