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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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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...

The Ultimate Bucket List for Hummingbird Lovers

These 10 activities, some silly and some seriously cool, are ideas that every hummingbird enthusiast...

The Many Sounds of Hummingbirds

Listen carefully the next time you see a hummingbird and learn about the variety of...

7 Types of Ducks to Look for This Spring

Many ducks are already beginning their trek for spring migration. Here are 7 types of...

In Search of a Painted Bunting

Painted Buntings make just about every birder's life list. My quest to see one was...

Birding Basics to Attract Northern Cardinals

Add a splash of red to your backyard with a few simple birding basics to...

Owls: North American Birds of Prey

Learn how different regions offer diverse habitats for these fascinating North American birds of prey.

Attracting Songbirds: Brown Thrashers

Brown thrashers are excellent mimics. They can sing more than 1,000 tunes. Learn more about...

Birding Basics to Indigo Buntings

The indigo bunting is one of the most gorgeous summer birds in the East. Learn...

Birding Basics of Bad Rep Birds

Rethink your stance on these traditional “bad birds” with some birding basics from our expert.

Swallows: The Songbirds of the Sky

Swallows spend much of their time in the wild blue yonder. Learn the birding basics...

Identifying Chipping Sparrows

Bring this cheery summer visitor into your backyard with our top tips for identifying and...

Hummingbird Species: Black-chinned Hummingbird

This small hummingbird species can be found wagging their tails as they feed throughout the...

Attracting Hummingbirds: Western Species

Did you know that of North America’s 20 hummingbird species, most are unique to the...

Duck Species: Northern Shoveler

This widespread duck species is easy to identify once you spot its heavy bill.

Birding Basics: A Chickadee Identification Challenge

Carolina Chickadee vs Black-capped Chickadee

Raptors, Amazing Birds of Prey

Find out why these uncommon birds of prey are some of the most captivating in...

All About Sparrows

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your...

Nuthatches, Bird Acrobats

Learn where and how to spot the four species of nuthatches found in North America.

Yellow Warbler

With the largest breeding range of any warbler species, the Yellow Warbler is common not...

Wood Thrush

The brown-headed cowbird is in part to blame for the declining numbers of this species....

Wood Duck

If you live near water, put up a nest box and you may attract Wood...

White-Throated Sparrow

The White-Throated Sparrow is often nicknamed the Canada bird or the Peabody bird, in imitation...

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Famous as the "upside down bird," the White-Breasted Nuthatch is equally adept at clambering up,...

Western Tanager

It’s a sight to behold: On migration, flocks of Western Tanagers pass through valleys, plains...

Western Scrub-Jay

The Western Scrub-Jay’s raucous call seems to indicate its mischievous behavior. It has been known...

Tufted Titmouse

Long regarded as a southern species, the Tufted Titmouse has been spreading northward in recent...

Tree Swallow

The hardiest swallow, it arrives early in spring and even winters over in some localities....

Spotted Towhee

Once grouped with its eastern counterpart in a species called the rufous-sided towhee, the Spotted...