6 Fascinating Whooping Crane Facts
Learn about the current whooping crane population and kick up more facts about these elegant and endangered birds.
Here’s Why Pigeons Are the Most Misunderstood Birds
When it comes to pigeons, is the hate merited? We chatted with an expert about why you should rethink your...
13 Fascinating Mourning Dove Facts
Mournings doves are common in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove.
Meet 6 Types of Wrens You Should Know
The Southwest is a hotspot for wren diversity. Get to know several types of wrens with big personalities and even...
All About Mourning Dove Eggs and Baby Mourning Doves
We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...
What Does a Mourning Dove Call Sound Like?
Listen to the soothing sound of a mourning dove call. The song is described by some as peaceful or mournful....
Evening Grosbeaks Are Special Winter Visitors
Set out a tray feeder filled with sunflower seeds to attract an evening grosbeak. In winter, these yellow grosbeaks wander...
ID Challenge: Cooper’s Hawk vs Sharp-Shinned Hawk
A common backyard birding challenge is learning how to ID a Cooper's hawk vs a sharp-shinned hawk. Look closely at...
Bohemian Waxwing vs Cedar Waxwing: ID Tips
Know what to look for the next time a waxwing bird feasts on your berry tree. Learn to ID a...
25 Breathtaking Mourning Dove Pictures
Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons, including mourning dove nests and...
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Vs Pileated Woodpecker: Are They Related?
Birders may compare an ivory-billed woodpecker vs a pileated woodpecker, as they share many traits. Experts weigh in on any...
Meet the Black Birds That Are Always Dressed for Halloween
Get to know North America's most mysterious black birds and discover how they might have earned their haunting reputation.
Eastern vs Western Screech-Owl: What’s the Difference?
It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about...
Acorn Woodpeckers Are the Ultimate Stockpilers
Tap into what makes the quirky, clownish acorn woodpecker so unique. Acorn woodpeckers live in large groups and hoard thousands...
Sky Hunters: What Foods Do Hawks Eat?
Learn the answer to what do hawks eat. Plus find out which hawks are most likely hunting the songbirds at...
9 Types of Hawks You Should Know
Keep an eye on the sky. These stunning birds are worth scoping out. Learn how to identify 9 different types...
5 Vibrant Tanager Bird Species to Know
Meet the five types of tanager bird species you might see in North America. Learn to identify tanagers and how...
House Finch vs Purple Finch: How to Tell the Difference
It can be tricky to ID a house finch vs purple finch — here are the field marks and differences...
Look for Elegant Cedar Waxwing Birds in Berry Trees
Built for gobbling fruit, cedar waxwings are striking, social birds. Learn how to spot these elegant birds.
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker: A Woodpecker by Another Name
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...
How to Identify a Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how...
All About Red Bellied Woodpeckers
Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Here's how to attract and identify a...
Look Up High to Spot Stunning Scarlet Tanagers
Birders may spot scarlet tanagers high in forest canopies across the eastern states. During summer, males are red and black...
6 Amazing Facts About Common Loons
Get to know the water-loving common loon. Learn about this bird's habits, wingspan, what it eats, how fast it flies...
20 Stunning and Inspiring Bald Eagle Pictures
The bald eagle is America's national bird and seeing one is an awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy gorgeous bald eagle pictures captured...
14 Mind-Blowing Woodpecker Facts You Should Know
From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family.
12 Owl Shirts Every Bird Fan Should Own
Who doesn't love owls? You're sure to find the right fit for you in this unique selection of owl shirts.
Do Swallow Bird Sightings Have Special Meaning?
Swallows are lovely birds — but you might not know they've been significant and admired all the way back through...
16 Super Sweet Baby Swallow Pictures
There's nothing cuter than a baby swallow — except multiple baby swallows! Check out our collection of too-cute photos of...