How to Identify a Barred Owl
Learn what a barred owl looks like and what their call sounds like. Plus learn where you can spot these...
Meet the Long-Eared Owl and the Short-Eared Owl
Learn how to tell the difference between a long-eared owl and a short-eared owl. Find out where you can spot...
13 Types of Woodpeckers Birders Should Know
Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these types of woodpeckers across...
Sapsucker Birds: Woodpeckers With a Sweet Tooth
Meet the sapsuckers, tree sap eating members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages...
The Elf Owl Is the Smallest Owl in the World
The elf owl is as small as a sparrow. Learn what these tiny birds of prey look like, what they...
How to Attract and Identify a Clark’s Nutcracker
Meet the Clark's nutcracker. Plus, learn how the birds' food-caching ways help forests, what they sound like and when they...
How to Attract Owls to Nest in Your Backyard
Where do owls live? Welcome these nighttime fliers to your yard. Experts reveal how to attract owls and provide shelter...
Great Horned Owl: The Greatest Nocturnal Hunter
If you hear owl sounds in your neighborhood, it’s likely a great horned owl. Learn about their size, wingspan, nests,...
8 Fascinating Burrowing Owl Facts
Forget the treetops—a burrowing owl nests underground. Some use the dens of other animals. Look for these small owls in...
Barn Owls: Ghostly Nocturnal Birds of Prey
Look for flashes of white when driving on dark country roads, and you might spot a barn owl. Learn about...
5 Types of Grosbeak Birds You Should Know
Five birds share the name grosbeak and sport thick bills—but the similarities stop there. Look for these colorful fliers throughout...
How to Identify a Northern Mockingbird
See what a northern mockingbird looks like and where to find them. Plus hear a mockingbird call and learn how...
How to Identify a Black-Bellied Whistling Duck
This black-bellied whistling duck is expanding its range north into the United States. See what these ducks look like and...
Why Do Crows Chase Hawks and Owls?
If you've ever seen a group of crows swooping after a hawk, you might wonder — why do crows chase...
The Flycatcher Birds: Midair Masters
Meet the birds named for their ability to catch insects on the fly. Keep your eyes peeled for the fabulous...
Meet the Gorgeous Green Jay, a Tropical Wonder
Learn where you can see a green jay, plus what the birds look like, what they eat, and more about...
How to Identify a Black-Chinned Hummingbird
Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in western...
Look for Plover Birds Both on (and off) the Shore
From beaches to farm fields, plover birds take up residence in open spaces from coast to coast. Meet the members...
That’s Not a Duck: 7 Water Birds You Should Know
These seven species are all water birds, but not waterfowl. That term only applies to the duck family, including geese...
How to Identify a Northern Bobwhite
Find out what a male, female and juvenile northern bobwhite looks like, what they sound like, and where you may...
7 Fascinating Falcon Bird Facts You Should Know
From the smallest falcon to the fastest flying bird on earth, discover interesting facts about the falcon bird family.
How to Identify and Attract a Gray Catbird
Listen for the "mewing" call of a gray catbird in summer. These birds love to eat fruit, prefer dense thickets,...
Northern Flicker: Unique, Beautiful Woodpeckers
Whether a northern flicker is gobbling ants on the ground or climbing a tree trunk, this bird's stunning field marks...
Everything You Need to Know About a Killdeer Bird
Learn how to identify a killdeer bird. Discover what the birds look like and get facts about their nests, eggs,...
Female Cowbird: Notorious Nest Invaders
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...
Discover the Amazing Types of Owls in North America
Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies. Get to know the types...
Identify and Attract a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...
Meet the Thrush Bird Family: Sweet Songbirds
From robins to bluebirds, these shy singers come in several sizes and colors. Know which is which when a thrush...
Identify and Attract a Yellow-Rumped Warbler
See what a yellow-rumped warbler looks like. Plus learn what they eat, when they migrate and why they're nicknamed butterbutts.