Bird Species

Listen to the soothing sound of a mourning dove call. The song is described by some as peaceful or mournful....

Set out a tray feeder filled with sunflower seeds to attract an evening grosbeak. In winter, these yellow grosbeaks wander...

A common backyard birding challenge is learning how to ID a Cooper's hawk vs a sharp-shinned hawk. Look closely at...

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

Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons, including mourning dove nests and...

Birders may compare an ivory-billed woodpecker vs a pileated woodpecker, as they share many traits. Experts weigh in on any...

Get to know North America's most mysterious black birds and discover how they might have earned their haunting reputation.

It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about...

Tap into what makes the quirky, clownish acorn woodpecker so unique. Acorn woodpeckers live in large groups and hoard thousands...

Learn the answer to what do hawks eat. Plus find out which hawks are most likely hunting the songbirds at...

Keep an eye on the sky. These stunning birds are worth scoping out. Learn how to identify 9 different types...

Meet the five types of tanager bird species you might see in North America. Learn to identify tanagers and how...

It can be tricky to ID a house finch vs purple finch — here are the field marks and differences...

Built for gobbling fruit, cedar waxwings are striking, social birds. Learn how to spot these elegant birds.

Don't let the moniker fool you. Yellow-bellied sapsuckers are full-fledged members of the woodpecker family with a one-of-a-kind way of...

See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how...

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Here's how to attract and identify a...

Birders may spot scarlet tanagers high in forest canopies across the eastern states. During summer, males are red and black...

Get to know the water-loving common loon. Learn about this bird's habits, wingspan, what it eats, how fast it flies...

The bald eagle is America's national bird and seeing one is an awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy gorgeous bald eagle pictures captured...

From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family.

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Swallows are lovely birds — but you might not know they've been significant and admired all the way back through...

There's nothing cuter than a baby swallow — except multiple baby swallows! Check out our collection of too-cute photos of...

The violet green swallow is a shiny green flier that swoops and soars in the West. Discover where to find...

Learn how to identify and attract a tufted titmouse. Offer seeds and suet, then watch their back-and-forth antics at the...

The red crowned pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. Learn about their call and sound, size and...

From symbolism to their bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests,...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family...