Bird Species

Learn how to tell the difference between a long-eared owl and a short-eared owl. Find out where you can spot...

Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these types of woodpeckers across...

Meet the sapsuckers, tree sap eating members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages...

The elf owl is as small as a sparrow. Learn what these tiny birds of prey look like, what they...

Meet the Clark's nutcracker. Plus, learn how the birds' food-caching ways help forests, what they sound like and when they...

Where do owls live? Welcome these nighttime fliers to your yard. Experts reveal how to attract owls and provide shelter...

If you hear owl sounds in your neighborhood, it’s likely a great horned owl. Learn about their size, wingspan, nests,...

Forget the treetops—a burrowing owl nests underground. Some use the dens of other animals. Look for these small owls in...

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

Five birds share the name grosbeak and sport thick bills—but the similarities stop there. Look for these colorful fliers throughout...

See what a northern mockingbird looks like and where to find them. Plus hear a mockingbird call and learn how...

This black-bellied whistling duck is expanding its range north into the United States. See what these ducks look like and...

If you've ever seen a group of crows swooping after a hawk, you might wonder — why do crows chase...

Meet the birds named for their ability to catch insects on the fly. Keep your eyes peeled for the fabulous...

Learn where you can see a green jay, plus what the birds look like, what they eat, and more about...

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in western...

From beaches to farm fields, plover birds take up residence in open spaces from coast to coast. Meet the members...

These seven species are all water birds, but not waterfowl. That term only applies to the duck family, including geese...

Find out what a male, female and juvenile northern bobwhite looks like, what they sound like, and where you may...

From the smallest falcon to the fastest flying bird on earth, discover interesting facts about the falcon bird family.

Listen for the "mewing" call of a gray catbird in summer. These birds love to eat fruit, prefer dense thickets,...

Whether a northern flicker is gobbling ants on the ground or climbing a tree trunk, this bird's stunning field marks...

Learn how to identify a killdeer bird. Discover what the birds look like and get facts about their nests, eggs,...

A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...

Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies. Get to know the types...

Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...

From robins to bluebirds, these shy singers come in several sizes and colors. Know which is which when a thrush...

See what a yellow-rumped warbler looks like. Plus learn what they eat, when they migrate and why they're nicknamed butterbutts.

Spotted a blue bird that you can't identify? Here's how to ace a common birding test: blue grosbeak vs indigo...