Bird Species

Meet the sapsuckers, sweet-toothed members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages a tree.

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

Pine siskins are small birds in the finch family that look like sparrows. Learn how to tell the difference between...

The anhinga is an amazing bird, from adaptability to the way it swims. Here's what you might not know about...

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

The black capped chickadee is one of the friendliest fliers in North America. Learn more about their song, nest and...

Learn to tell the difference between a black capped chickadee vs a Carolina chickadee. See what these birds look like...

To attract and identify the types of chickadees in North America, learn about chickadee songs, favorite foods and where they...

Learn what foods a mountain chickadee eats, what these small songbirds look like and sound like, where to spot them...

Few sights are as enchanting as a cardinal in snow, and these beautiful photos of redbirds in winter will delight...

When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern towhee spends most of its time on the ground,...

Cardinals are among the most popular and beloved birds in America, and these cardinal pictures make it easy to see...

Attract cardinals by learning what cardinals eat, and where cardinals nest. Offer seeds and berries and grow shrubs for shelter.

We asked our birding experts: Do northern cardinals mate for life? Find out how long cardinals live and stay with...

Learn how to identify and attract a wood thrush, what their song sounds like, what these birds eat and where...

If you love northern cardinals, you may want to book a trip to Hawaii, South America or Puerto Rico to...

Learn how to identify and attract a house finch. Find out facts about the house finch nest, eggs, range, habitat...

Learn more about the white winged dove, how to tell one apart from a mourning dove, and why it may...

Here are some of the most fascinating and fun facts about owls, a one-of-a-kind group of birds. Learn about...

Arctic birds feel right at home in an icy climate.

These woodpecker species look quite similar but there are some differences, too. Compare downy vs hairy woodpeckers with expert ID...

Bring this cheerful, common summer bird species into your backyard with our top tips for identifying and attracting a chipping...

Know what to look for the next time a waxwing bird feasts on your berry tree. Learn to ID a...

If you live near water, put up a nest box and you may attract a wood duck to your yard....

Look for flashes of white when driving on dark country roads, and you might spot a barn owl. Learn about...

Millions of hawks, eagles, and falcons soar through the skies as they migrate. Check out the best hawk migration hotspots...

Learn facts you need to know about a swift bird. These airborne birds can’t sit still. Get facts about swift...