How to Identify and Attract a Chipping Sparrow
The happy trills of a native chipping sparrow can be heard from coast to coast. Bring this cheerful summer bird...
How to Identify an Acorn Woodpecker
Tap into what makes the quirky, clownish acorn woodpecker so unique. Acorn woodpeckers live in large groups and hoard thousands...
How to Identify a Cerulean Warbler
Learn what a cerulean warbler looks like, sounds like and eats. Plus find out why it can be tricky to...
Identify and Attract an Anna’s Hummingbird
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. Learn what the males and females look like and where to...
Calliope Hummingbird: Smallest Bird in the U.S.
Learn what a Calliope hummingbird looks like, where to find these tiny birds in the U.S., and how to attract...
Identify and Attract a Rufous Hummingbird
The orangey-red rufous hummingbird is feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see...
How to Identify a Trumpeter Swan
The well-named trumpeter swan is readily recognizable by its call. Learn where this recovering species can be found.
Bold and Gold: Meet the Golden Eagle
Learn what a golden eagle looks like, what golden eagles eat, and where you can spot these large birds of...
How to Identify a Cape May Warbler
Learn all about the cheery Cape May warbler, including what the bird looks like and sounds like, and how to...
Western Meadowlark: Songbird of the Vast Grasslands
Learn what a western meadowlark looks like and sounds like and where birders can find this large, colorful songbird.
How to Identify a Green Heron
Find out what a green heron looks like, sounds like and where this wading bird lives, plus learn about its...
How to Identify a Yellow Warbler
Look and listen for a vibrant migrating yellow warbler in spring. Learn what yellow warblers eat and what their nests...
Canada Goose: Bird Facts and Identification
Learn what a Canada goose looks like and sounds like, if it's OK to feed Canada geese, and what to...
How to Identify a Hooded Warbler
Learn what a hooded warbler looks like and where to spot one. Plus find out what hooded warblers eat and...
How to Identify a Northern Parula
Learn what a northern parula looks like and sounds like. Also find out what these warblers eat and where the...
Meet the Marsh Birds That Live Among the Reeds
Discover seven types of North American marsh birds known for hiding among the lush vegetation of muddy wetlands.
How to Identify a Black-Headed Grosbeak
Serve the right kind of food if you want to attract a black-headed grosbeak. Learn what these birds look like...
How to Identify a Little Blue Heron
Learn what a little blue heron looks like, sounds like and where to spot one. Also find out what these...
Look and Listen for a Common Yellowthroat
Learn what a common yellowthroat looks like and sounds like, what the bird eats, and the range and habitat where...
How to Identify a Black-and-White Warbler
Learn how to locate the easily-identified, boldly hued black-and-white warbler. This bird is an efficient forager for insects.
Meet the Majestic Magnolia Warbler
Look for the brilliantly colored magnolia warbler in trees and shrubs during spring migration. Learn about their nests, range and...
Rufous vs Allen’s: Hummingbird Look-Alikes
Similar field marks and overlapping ranges make it difficult to identify a rufous vs Allen's hummingbird. Learn how to tell...
How to Identify a Broad-Billed Hummingbird
Find out what a broad-billed hummingbird looks like and sounds like. Plus, find out where you can spot these colorful,...
How to Identify a Northern Saw-Whet Owl
The northern saw-whet owl is one of the smallest and cutest owls—as long as you aren't a mouse. Learn where...
How to Identify a Wood Thrush
Learn where to spot a wood thrush. These shy brown birds have a captivating song and hunt for insects on...
Meet the Breathtaking Blackburnian Warbler
What bird is black, white and orange all over? Learn what a Blackburnian warbler looks like and sounds like. Plus,...
How to Identify an American Redstart
The American redstart is a black and orange warbler. See what the males and females look like, learn what they...
How to Identify a Yellow-Breasted Chat
See what a yellow-breasted chat looks like. This colorful bird has a unique way of flying. Plus, learn where you're...
American Crow: Everything You Should Know
American crow, we love you so! Learn important facts about crows, including where they live, what they eat, and what...
