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Identify and Attract a Summer Tanager
Seeing—or hearing—a summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but that doesn’t always make them easy to spot.
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How to Identify an Orchard Oriole
Attract a nectar-loving orchard oriole to your yard with fruit. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...
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How to Identify a 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...
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Meet 8 Types of Orioles to Look for Across America
Get to know eight types of orioles seen throughout the U.S. and what makes each of these orange and yellow...
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Brown-Headed Cowbird: Most Hated Bird in America
Learn why the brown-headed cowbird is many birders' least favorite—and how to tell cowbird eggs apart from those of other...
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Summer Tanager vs Scarlet Tanager: ID Challenge
It's undoubtedly a tricky ID for birders: summer tanager vs scarlet tanager. Here's how to tell these bright red songbirds...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...