Bird Species

Where do owls live? Roll out the welcome mat for these shadowy nighttime fliers. Experts reveal how to attract owls:...

Attracting a purple finch is easy with the right food, but identifying them can be tricky! Here's the best way...

Find out where snowy owls live, what they look like, what they eat, how to spot them, why they're often...

Meet the orange-breasted early bird that greets spring with a song. Learn how to identify and attract robins with their...

Learn what palm warblers look like, where birders can find these warblers in different seasons, and what foods these birds...

Even if you don't see a Carolina wren, you might hear one. Learn what a Carolina wren call sounds like...

Normally, these owls spend their summers up at the very northernmost fringe of the world, in the arctic tundra. Learn...

Learn six variations of dark-eyed juncos, a beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor, and find out where to spot them.

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush that is known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...

Get to know the thrasher birds. Learn where to spot these birds, how to identify them, what their songs sound...

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

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

Northern saw-whet owls are tiny, captivating, and recently newsworthy—one was found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

When it comes to courtship, birds pull out all the stops, using elaborate displays to attract a potential mate and...

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale signs you should look for...

Know what to look for the next time an elegant waxwing feasts on your berry tree. Learn the difference between...

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too! Discover North America’s most abundant...

You probably know a great blue heron when you see it, but what about the green heron or reddish egret?...

Flocks of juncos arrive with cold snowy weather. Learn the best foods to offer at feeders and plants to grow...

Backyard birders should watch for evening grosbeaks in winter 2020. The annual finch forecast also reveals other species you might...

You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest. Learn about the nesting habits of...

Chickadees are friendly and adorable birds. Check out super cute chickadee pictures captured by backyard birders across America.

Chickadees are social birds that flock to feeders. To attract and identify chickadees, learn about their songs, favorite foods and...

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

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

Discover fun facts about one of winter's favorite snowbirds: the dark-eyed junco! Learn how long juncos live and what kind...

House finches and purple finches look very similar. Birding experts explain how backyard birders can identify these finches.