Bird Species

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...

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...

You may think all hummingbirds are the same size, but the giant hummingbird and bee hummingbird stand out as the...

Did you know eagles can dive up to 100 miles per hour? Discover even more fascinating bald eagle facts about...

This orange bird is a welcome visitor in the spring and summer in the eastern half of the country. Learn...

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...

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...

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.