How to Identify an Eastern Towhee
When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern towhee spends most of its time on the ground, whether it’s foraging or nesting.
White-Crowned Sparrow vs White-Throated Sparrow: ID Challenge
These sparrow look-alikes are tricky to tell apart! Learn to tell the difference between a white-throated sparrow vs white-crowned sparrow.
Identify and Attract an American Tree Sparrow
Find out what an American tree sparrow looks like and sounds like. This small bird arrives in much of the...
How to Identify a Spotted Towhee
Once called the rufous-sided towhee, this bird has a new name. Learn what a spotted towhee looks like, sounds like...
Meet the White-Crowned Sparrow
Learn all about white-crowned sparrows, including what male and females look like, where to find them, and how to attract...
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...
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...
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.
How to Identify a Song Sparrow
Learn what a song sparrow looks like and sounds like. Plus learn about their nests and eggs, range map and...
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...
