Bird Species

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...

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 birding as 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.

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 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...

The Northern saw whet owl is tiny, cute and recently newsworthy—one was found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Learn...

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale signs you should look for...

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too! Discover North America’s most abundant...