American Crow: Everything You Should Know
American crow, we love you so! Learn important facts about crows, including where they live, what they eat, and what their calls sound like.
Tale of Two Kinglets: Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Summer residents of boreal and more temperate montane forests, the ruby-crowned kinglet and golden-crowned kinglet share many similarities.
How to Identify a Western Bluebird
Learn the field marks that distinguish a male and female western bluebird. Beckon them to your yard with nest boxes...
Meet the Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest
Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush, a bird known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...
What Foods Do Northern Mockingbirds Eat?
Do northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.
How to Identify and Attract a Bushtit Bird
A bushtit is a tiny gray bird with a long tail. Find out where to look for flocks of tiny,...
How to Identify and Attract a Carolina Chickadee
Attract a Carolina chickadee with birdseed and nest boxes. Learn to tell the difference between a Carolina chickadee vs a...
How to Identify a White-Breasted Nuthatch
The white-breasted nuthatch is adept at clambering up, down or around tree trunks. Learn what they look like and what...
Steller’s Jays: Clever Black and Blue Birds
Discover what makes the Steller's jay so special, including its social nature, clever tricks, and striking black and blue feathers.
How to Identify and Attract a Brown Creeper
A brown creeper is a camouflage expert—it moves up tree trunks hunting for insects. Learn how to identify these tough-to-spot...
How to Identify a Northern Mockingbird
See what a northern mockingbird looks like and where to find them. Plus hear a mockingbird call and learn how...
The Flycatcher Birds: Midair Masters
Meet the birds named for their ability to catch insects on the fly. Keep your eyes peeled for the fabulous...
How to Identify and Attract a Gray Catbird
Listen for the "mewing" call of a gray catbird in summer. These birds love to eat fruit, prefer dense thickets,...
Meet the Thrush Bird Family: Sweet Songbirds
From robins to bluebirds, these shy singers come in several sizes and colors. Know which is which when a thrush...
How to Identify a Red-Eyed Vireo
See red-eyed vireo pictures, and find out how to identify their songs and nests. Plus learn about their range and...
Meet the Adorable Titmouse Bird Tribe
Learn about the super cute titmouse bird family. Discover the five titmouse species that birders can see across the United...
Get to Know the Super Smart Corvid Bird Family
Birds in the corvid family are bold, beautiful and brainy. From jays to ravens, find out where these birds live—and...
Black-billed Magpie: A Perfect Combo of Brains and Beauty
Often viewed as an entertaining clown or mischievous rascal, the black-billed magpie never lacks in personality — and ingenuity.
Meet the Fish Crow: The American Crow’s Coastal Cousin
Learn what fish crows eat, where they live and how to tell the difference between a fish crow and an...
Is the Florida Scrub-Jay Endangered?
You may already know that the Florida scrub-jay is found only in Florida. But are these bright blue corvids at...
Baby Crows Are Much Cuter Than You Think
A baby crow is surprisingly adorable! Learn about these midnight-colored baby birds, including how long they stay in the nest...
Look for a California Scrub-Jay on the West Coast
The raucous call of the bright blue California scrub-jay reflects its mischievous behavior. This western species loves to eat peanuts.
How to Identify a Mountain Bluebird
It’s not hard to see why a mountain bluebird is among the West’s most sought-after birds. Learn what the birds...
Meet 6 Types of Wrens You Should Know
The Southwest is a hotspot for wren diversity. Get to know several types of wrens with big personalities and even...
Bohemian Waxwing vs Cedar Waxwing: ID Tips
Know what to look for the next time a waxwing bird feasts on your berry tree. Learn to ID a...
How to Identify a Cedar Waxwing
Built for gobbling fruit, the cedar waxwing is a are striking, social bird species. Learn how to spot these elegant...
How to Identify a Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
See pictures of a blue=gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how they...
The Most Musical Songbirds in America
Bird songs are beautiful and melodic. Discover why you should be listening as well as looking for these musical types...
