How to Identify a Lincoln’s Sparrow
See what features to look for on a Lincoln's sparrow. Then learn where to find this bird and what its song sounds like.
House Sparrow: Least Wanted Backyard Bird
Learn what a house sparrow looks like, what foods this bird eats, what it sounds like, and why birders don't...
How to Identify a Dark-Eyed Junco
See what a male and female dark-eyed junco looks like. Plus learn about their nests and diet, and hear what...
How to Identify a White-Throated Sparrow
Learn all about the white-throated sparrow. Our birding experts reveal what these sparrows look like, sound like and what they...
How to Identify and Attract a Chipping Sparrow
The happy trills of a native chipping sparrow can be heard from coast to coast. Bring this cheerful summer bird...
Head West to Spot a Spotted Towhee
The spotted towhee was once called the rufous-sided towhee. Hear their song, learn what they eat and see what males...
7 Fascinating Sparrow Facts You Should Know
Think sparrows are boring brown birds? Think again! Get the scoop on these familiar feathered friends with sparrow facts and...
20 Pictures That Will Change How You Look at Sparrows
From sparrows in winter to sweet baby sparrows, these sparrow pictures prove there is much to appreciate about these energetic,...
17 Types of Sparrow Birds That You Should Know
Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat,...
Meet the Towhee Birds Scratching up a Storm
Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of its next meal.
Listen for the Sweet Sounds of a Song Sparrow
Learn how to identify a song sparrow. Find out what these musical sparrows look like and sound like, and learn...
Royal Bird: Meet the White Crowned Sparrow
With crisp black-and-white head stripes and regional differences in song, this stunning sparrow is anything but ordinary.
What Do Juncos Eat and How to Attract Them
Flocks of juncos arrive with cold snowy weather. Learn the best foods to offer at feeders and plants to grow...
Meet the Slate Colored Junco and Other Types of Juncos
Learn to identify six different types of dark-eyed juncos, including the slate colored junco and Oregon junco, and find out...
Meet the Snowbirds: 8 Cool Facts About Junco Birds
Discover facts about winter's favorite visitor: dark-eyed junco! Learn how long a junco bird lives. Also see why they are...
Look Down Low to Spot an Eastern Towhee
When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern towhee spends most of its time on the ground,...
Watch for the American Tree Sparrow in Winter
After breeding in the northern reaches of North America, the American tree sparrow arrives in much of the lower 48...
