![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HairyDownyF_7015_Read.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
Downy vs Hairy Woodpecker: How to Tell the Difference
These black and white woodpecker species look quite similar. Compare a downy vs hairy woodpecker with expert identification tips.
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BBam16_RamounaMinnooeifar.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
Look for the Nuttall’s Woodpecker in California
Head to the Golden State to see these birds. Find out what a Nuttall's woodpecker looks like, what they eat...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/310075361_1_Claudia_Cooper_BNB_PC_2022.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
How to Identify a Red-Breasted Sapsucker
If you're seeing rows of holes on trees, they might be from a red-breasted sapsucker! Learn what the birds look...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/253350600_1_Lisa_Welch_BNB_BYPC2020.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
How to Identify a Ladder-Backed Woodpecker
Meet the ladder-backed woodpecker. This delightful bird makes its home in the harsh conditions of southwestern deserts.
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/G1EJ89.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
10 Fascinating California Condor Facts You Should Know
Learn how the California condor came back from the brink of extinction. Plus, learn where these large birds live and...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09_JimKnox_BBdj20.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09_JefferyStedner_BBXjan19.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/redheadedwoodpecker_Burline-Pullin.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/yellowbelliedsapsucker_lori-dyer-1.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ENMJ5H-e1694029814957.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ERHX0T.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BNBbyc19_brent-barnes.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BNBbyc17_bob-branham.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BNBbyc18_jack-rudkin1.jpeg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-1410889887.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/251837697_1_Helen_Fojtik_BNB_BYPC2020.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BNBbyc18_susan-taylor1.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GettyImages-1311677417.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FlycatcherscissrtaildmaleflyngCD-MASL6221k.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/252912301_1_Gregory_Plank_BNB_BYPC_2020.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/G43-2016-0236.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RolfN_Duck_AMCO_004223.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/14_EricAdams_BBdj19.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/306980241_1_Rodney_Hendrickson_BNB_PC_2022.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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.
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BNBbyc18_julie-halloran.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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,...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BNBbyc19_marie-lehmann-scaled.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/251542435_1_Martin_Torres_BNB_BYPC2020.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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,...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1314222948.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/252315829_1_William_Crotts_BNB_BYPC2020.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...