Bird Species

The white-breasted nuthatch is adept at clambering up, down or around tree trunks. Learn what they look like and what...

Learn what a male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbird looks like. Learn about their range, preferred habitat and migration.

Meet the recognizable and beloved northern cardinal. Get cardinal bird facts, including why male cardinals are red, and where cardinals...

Discover what makes the Steller's jay so special, including its social nature, clever tricks, and striking black and blue feathers.

Here are some fascinating and fun owl facts about this one-of-a-kind group of birds. Learn about owl eyes, feet, sounds...

A majestic accipiter, the American goshawk (previously called the northern goshawk) rules from the forest trees. Learn how to spot...

These raptors look similar at a glance. But with a keen eye to the sky, you can learn to distinguish...

Learn what an osprey bird looks like and where birders can find this raptor. Also find out what they eat...

Mixing up red-shouldered hawks with the more common red-tailed hawks? Give your bird of prey ID know-how a boost with...

Faster than a speeding bullet? Maybe not. But the peregrine falcon can top 200 miles mph when it dives, beating...

A brown creeper is a camouflage expert—it moves up tree trunks hunting for insects. Learn how to identify these tough-to-spot...

These red-crowned finches can be difficult to tell apart. Learn key traits to spot the differences between a common redpoll...

If you see dark-colored raptors in the southwestern desert, you might've spotted Harris's hawks. Find out why they're known as...

Which hawk are you seeing? Here's how to tell if your bird is an adult or juvenile red-tailed hawk. Learn...

Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, kites and more, are some of the most captivating birds...

Learn about the merlin falcon: a stocky, swift bird of prey with medieval European ties. Plus, are they connected to...

What is that bird of prey gliding over the grasslands? Learn what a northern harrier looks like, and what similarity...

Learn what a ferruginous hawk looks like, what foods are on the menu, and where to find this uncommon bird...

Learn what a rough-legged hawk looks like and when and where birders can spot these birds of prey in North...

Learn all about the American kestrel, a small bird with a big presence. Plus, learn what you can do to...

Learn what an adult and juvenlie broad-winged hawk looks like and where to find them during breeding season and migration.

Learn what a Swainson's hawk looks like, what they eat and where (and when) birders can find them in North...

Watch the night skies for a common nighthawk. These insect eaters have one of the longest migration journeys of any...

Learn what a red-naped sapsucker looks like, and find out where to go to add this member of the woodpecker...

If you've spotted an unusual woodpecker in a southeastern pine forest, it might just be a red-cockaded woodpecker! Learn more...

Combining beauty, personality and a critical role in the desert ecosystem, Gila woodpeckers are fascinating birds to attract to the...

Learn what a white-headed woodpecker looks like and where to spot this species. Also find out how you can attract...

If you live in the Northwest near a recently burned forest, you might see a black-backed woodpecker. Learn how to...

Learn more about the red-headed woodpecker. Find out what the male, female and juvenile birds look like, what they eat,...