Bird Species

Not all birds in the blackbird family are the same. Learn about five types of blackbirds you might see across...

European starlings are often scorned by bird-watchers for their aggressive behavior. But there's more to these colorful birds than you...

Learn raven facts about these intelligent, fascinating and charming birds, including where to find common ravens and what raven birds...

Get to know the vireo bird family, including red-eyed vireos and warbling vireos. Learn what they look like and where...

Learn sandhill crane facts. Did you know sandhill cranes mate for life? These prehistoric birds have been around for 2...

Get fascinating facts about the red winged blackbird, a black and red bird that returns to backyards in spring. Learn...

Keep your eyes peeled for these unsung birds. The scissor tailed, vermilion and great crested flycatcher bird species deserve time...

Brown thrashers are excellent mimics and sing more than 1,000 tunes. Learn about these elusive songbirds and how to identify...

These activities, from hummingbird festivals to feeding tips, are seriously cool ideas that every hummingbird enthusiast should experience.

Identify male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbirds. Learn about their call, the range where you can spot this species, and...

There are three types of goldfinches across the United States. Learn what these goldfinch species look like and where to...

The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. It can be found all year along the Pacific Coast, as...

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids. Learn about blue jays and...

Seeing—or hearing—a colorful summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but that doesn’t always make them...

Blue jays are smart, bold and beautiful birds. Learn how to attract blue jays, what males, females and babies look...

Look for varied buntings along the southwest border in Texas and Arizona, or in Mexico. See photos of the males...

Get to know lazuli buntings and where to find them. See the males' dazzling and colorful plumage, learn what females...

Experts explain similarities and differences between bald eagles and golden eagles, including what these types of eagles eat and how...

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with their favorite types of birdseed.

In winter, look for snow buntings on shorelines, open fields and weedy roadsides. In spring, these birds head north to...

Painted buntings sport a jaw-dropping rainbow of colors. Learn what males and females look like, what they eat and see...

Learn what male and female indigo buntings look like, what their song sounds like and about their nests and eggs....

In the summer, birders can spot vibrant hepatic tanagers and flame-colored tanagers in the southwestern states—if you know where to...

During migration, flocks of western tanagers pass through valleys, plains, and foothills. Learn what the males and females look like...

Take a peek into the vibrant world of North American tanagers. Learn about tanagers' nests, plumage and their favorite foods.

Black-chinned hummingbirds wag their tails as they feed across the western United States. Learn what the males and females look...

Look for violet-crowned hummingbirds in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what these birds look like and discover facts about their...

If you're wondering what hummingbird species are in your backyard, check out the 15 types of hummingbirds that breed in...

Orangey-red rufous hummingbirds are feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see their...