Bird Species

Many ducks are already migrating toward their breeding grounds. Here are some of the types of ducks that you are...

Learn all about the pyrrhuloxia, or desert cardinal, a bird found in the Southwest. Experts describe what this species looks...

In winter, yellow evening grosbeaks wander in flocks. Their travels are unpredictable, but they may show up at bird feeders...

Learn about the beautiful, but uncommon, blue grosbeaks, including where to find them, what they eat and how to identify...

Learn how to identify five species of grosbeaks in North America. Look for these large, colorful, eye-catching birds at your...

Pine grosbeaks are a common species in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This tame oversized finch adds color...

If it's spring in the west, fill a feeder with sunflower seeds and you may soon discover a pair of...

Learn what the common yellowthroat song sounds like, what yellowthroats look like, what they eat, and where to see these...

Learn the key field marks to identify a Tennessee warbler, and where to look for these birds during spring and...

Learn how to identify Nashville warblers. See what these tiny, active songbirds look like, learn about their habitat and what...

Learn about the four types of tanager birds you might see in North America. Discover how to identify tanagers and...

Attract nectar-loving orchard orioles to your backyard with sweet treats. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...

Learn surprising Baltimore oriole facts about one of spring's most gorgeous bird species, including why these birds aren't actually orioles...

Eye-catching orioles come decked out in orange and yellow feathers. Get to know the types of orioles in North America...

This Wilson's warbler, a small yellow colored songbird, has a special feature that makes it easy to identify—a black cap...

Don’t stop bird-watching when the sun goes down. At sunset with birds, things are just getting started. Go on an...

The American robin and the European robin are separated by an ocean but share a similar name. Learn about their...

Even casual birders get excited during warbler migration season! Try these tips to identify the most warblers this spring.

The American redstart is a stunning, distinctive warbler. Learn how to identify these colorful birds, and see what the female...

Look for brilliantly colored magnolia warblers in trees and shrubs during spring migration as these birds head toward their northern...

These birds have similar names, but they look and sound different. Learn to identify black-throated blue warblers and black-throated green...

The black and white warbler is one of the most striking birds to spot during spring migration. Look and listen...

Learn what a yellow-rumped warbler looks like, how to identify them, what they eat, when they migrate, and why they're...

Learn swan facts, including what swans eat, why they're known as a symbol of love and how many swan species...

Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics about their behavior and personalities.

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush that is known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...

Get to know the thrasher birds. Learn where to spot these birds, how to identify them, what their songs sound...