Female Cowbird: Notorious Nest Invaders
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But there's a really important reason for that.
Meet the Bold and Beautiful Bullock’s Oriole
Spot a Bullock's oriole in the western U.S. during breeding season. Learn what the males and females look like and...
Meet the Western Tanager: A Sunset-Colored Songbird
Western tanager flocks migrate through valleys, plains, and foothills. See what the males and females look like and hear their...
5 Vibrant Tanager Bird Species to Know
Meet the five types of tanager bird species you might see in North America. Learn to identify tanagers and how...
Yellow Tanager: Birding ID Challenge
Most tanagers are red. But you might be surprised to see a yellow tanager. Find out how to figure out...
Bullies or Beauties? All About Grackle Birds
Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders. There are three types of grackle birds to...
5 Types of Blackbirds You Should Know
Not all birds in the blackbird family are the same. Learn about five types of blackbirds you might see across...
European Starling: Everything You Should Know
European starlings are often scorned by bird-watchers for their aggressive behavior. But there's more to these colorful birds than you...
Summer Tanagers May be Hiding in Plain Sight
Seeing—or hearing—a colorful summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but that doesn’t always make them...
Where to Find Flame-Colored and Hepatic Tanagers
In the summer, birders can spot vibrant hepatic tanagers and flame-colored tanagers in the southwestern states—if you know where to...
8 Surprising Facts About Tanagers
Take a peek into the vibrant world of North American tanagers. Learn about tanagers' nests, plumage and their favorite foods.
How to Identify Baltimore Oriole Birds
This orange bird is a welcome visitor in the spring and summer in the eastern half of the country. Learn...
How to Identify Orchard Orioles
Attract nectar-loving orchard orioles to your backyard with sweet treats. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...
7 Surprising Baltimore Oriole Facts
Learn surprising Baltimore oriole facts about one of spring's most gorgeous bird species, including why these birds aren't actually orioles...
8 Types of Orioles to Look for in North America
Eye-catching orioles come decked out in orange and yellow feathers. Get to know the types of orioles in North America...