The American Goshawk Has a New Name
A majestic accipiter, the American goshawk (previously called the northern goshawk) rules from the forest trees. Learn how to spot...
Falcon vs Hawk: How to Tell the Difference
These raptors look similar at a glance. But with a keen eye to the sky, you can learn to distinguish...
Meet the Osprey Bird: Sea Hawk of the Sky
Learn what an osprey bird looks like and where birders can find this raptor. Also find out what they eat...
How to Identify a Red-Shouldered Hawk
Mixing up red-shouldered hawks with the more common red-tailed hawks? Give your bird of prey ID know-how a boost with...
The Peregrine Falcon Is the World’s Fastest Animal
Faster than a speeding bullet? Maybe not. But the peregrine falcon can top 200 miles mph when it dives, beating...
How to Identify and Attract a Brown Creeper
A brown creeper is a camouflage expert—it moves up tree trunks hunting for insects. Learn how to identify these tough-to-spot...
Common Redpoll vs House Finch: ID Challenge
These red-crowned finches can be difficult to tell apart. Learn key traits to spot the differences between a common redpoll...
How to Identify a Harris’s Hawk
If you see dark-colored raptors in the southwestern desert, you might've spotted Harris's hawks. Find out why they're known as...
How to Identify a Red-Tailed Hawk
Which hawk are you seeing? Here's how to tell if your bird is an adult or juvenile red-tailed hawk. Learn...
Meet the Raptors: Amazing Birds of Prey
Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, kites and more, are some of the most captivating birds...
Meet the Merlin: Falcon on the Hunt
Learn about the merlin falcon: a stocky, swift bird of prey with medieval European ties. Plus, are they connected to...
How to Identify a Northern Harrier
What is that bird of prey gliding over the grasslands? Learn what a northern harrier looks like, and what similarity...
Head West to See a Ferruginous Hawk
Learn what a ferruginous hawk looks like, what foods are on the menu, and where to find this uncommon bird...
Look for a Rough-Legged Hawk in Winter
Learn what a rough-legged hawk looks like and when and where birders can spot these birds of prey in North...
The American Kestrel Is the Smallest Falcon
Learn all about the American kestrel, a small bird with a big presence. Plus, learn what you can do to...
How to Identify a Broad-Winged Hawk
Learn what an adult and juvenlie broad-winged hawk looks like and where to find them during breeding season and migration.
Look for Swainson’s Hawks in the Summer Skies
Learn what a Swainson's hawk looks like, what they eat and where (and when) birders can find them in North...
How to Identify a Common Nighthawk
Watch the night skies for a common nighthawk. These insect eaters have one of the longest migration journeys of any...
Look for a Red-Naped Sapsucker in the Rocky Mountains
Learn what a red-naped sapsucker looks like, and find out where to go to add this member of the woodpecker...
How to Identify a Rare Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
If you've spotted an unusual woodpecker in a southeastern pine forest, it might just be a red-cockaded woodpecker! Learn more...
Look for the Gila Woodpecker in the Desert
Combining beauty, personality and a critical role in the desert ecosystem, Gila woodpeckers are fascinating birds to attract to the...
All About the White-Headed Woodpecker
Learn what a white-headed woodpecker looks like and where to spot this species. Also find out how you can attract...
How to Identify a Black-Backed Woodpecker
If you live in the Northwest near a recently burned forest, you might see a black-backed woodpecker. Learn how to...
Red-Headed Woodpeckers: Redheads of the Bird World
Learn more about the red-headed woodpecker. Find out what the male, female and juvenile birds look like, what they eat,...
Meet the Gorgeous Golden-Fronted Woodpecker
At first glance you might think a golden-fronted woodpecker is a red-bellied. Here's what makes this woodpecker unique—and where to...
Downy vs Hairy Woodpecker: How to Tell the Difference
These black and white woodpecker species look quite similar. Compare a downy vs hairy woodpecker with expert identification tips.
Look for the Nuttall’s Woodpecker in California
Head to the Golden State to see these birds. Find out what a Nuttall's woodpecker looks like, what they eat...
How to Identify a Red-Breasted Sapsucker
If you're seeing rows of holes on trees, they might be from a red-breasted sapsucker! Learn what the birds look...
How to Identify a Ladder-Backed Woodpecker
Meet the ladder-backed woodpecker. This delightful bird makes its home in the harsh conditions of southwestern deserts.