Bird Species

Feed cardinals by learning what cardinals like to eat. Offer their favorite seeds and berries, and grow native plants and...

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...

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...

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...

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

Attract Carolina chickadees with their favorite foods and nest boxes. Learn to tell the difference between a Carolina chickadee...

Find out where snowy owls live, what they eat, how to spot a snowy owl, and see pictures of what...

If there’s a nesting owl in your neighborhood, there’s a good chance it’s a great horned owl. Get an up-close...

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

Look in the treetops for ruby crowned kinglets and golden crowned kinglets during migration. Learn how to identify these tiny...

After breeding in the northern reaches of North America, the American tree sparrow arrives in much of the lower 48...

Learn how to identify a brown headed nuthatch. See photos of what these birds look like, find out what they...

Invite the nimble red breasted nuthatch to your feeders with sunflower seeds and suet. These active birds are entertaining to...

Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these 10 types of woodpeckers...

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

The hairy woodpecker is a black and white woodpecker with a strong call. Attract these birds with suet feeders and...

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

A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see...

Learn more about the red-headed woodpecker, including what males and females look like, what they eat, and what their call...

Learn all about the white throated sparrow. Our birding experts reveal what these sparrows look like, sound like and what...