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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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Owls of North America: Meet Your Nocturnal Neighbors

Step outside after dark and watch your backyard come to life as owls swoop through...

Great Horned Owls: The Greatest Hunters

If there’s a nesting owl in your neighborhood, there’s a good chance it’s a great...

Spot the Owl in Your Backyard

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood.

21 Stunning Hummingbird Photos You Need to See

Step into the world of hummingbirds with these amazing reader photos.

8 Surprising Facts About Tanagers

Take a peek into the vibrant world of North American tanagers.

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...

7 Cool Facts About Bald Eagles

Discover fascinating facts about the USA's national bird, the bald eagle.

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?

Attract More Juncos to Your Backyard

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

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...

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...

Meet the 3 Kinds of Goldfinches in the United States

In the United States, there are three species of goldfinches. Learn what they look like...

Parade of Winter Florida Ducks

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

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.

Bird Species Profile: Steller’s Jay

The Steller's Jay is a beautiful bird species that lives in the mountainous areas of...