Bird Species

Did you know—North American birders can see multiple types of cardinals! But you'll have to travel to check these birds...

Did you see a red-headed woodpecker or a red-bellied woodpecker? Learn how to tell these woodpeckers with a similar name...

House sparrows aren't popular among birders, and for good reason. Learn more about them to better deal with these birds...

Mourning doves are beloved backyard birds that form lasting bonds with their mates. But just how long is a mourning...

If you've only heard turtledoves mentioned at Christmastime, you may wonder if they even exist. Learn where these birds live...

Learn to identify a belted kingfisher. See what the male and females look like, and find out what their call...

Learn about the current whooping crane population and kick up more facts about these elegant and endangered birds.

When it comes to pigeons, is the hate merited? We chatted with an expert about why you should rethink your...

Mournings doves are common in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove.

The Southwest is a hotspot for wren diversity. Get to know several types of wrens with big personalities and even...

We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...

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...