How Do Birds Stay Warm in the Winter?
Birds can handle more extreme temperatures than you might imagine. Discover the unique ways that birds stay warm on the coldest winter days.
11 Fascinating Northern Cardinal Bird Facts
Meet the recognizable and beloved northern cardinal. Get cardinal bird facts, including why male cardinals are red, and where cardinals...
Irruptions: A Sudden Surge of New Birds in Town
Irruptions bring surprise visitors from the far north to your feeders—an opportunity to witness one of birding’s great mysteries. Here...
How You Can Help Birds in Cold Winter Weather
Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...
More Than 70 Bird Names Are Changing — Here’s Why
Learn more about the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds and find out why dozens of species will...
Do Hawk Sightings Have Special Meaning?
If you see a hawk soaring in the sky, what does it mean? Throughout time, some people have thought hawk...
Updated Winter Finch Forecast for 2023-24
A biologist reveals his winter finch forecast using wild food crop data. Find out what birds you can expect to...
Where Do Woodpeckers Migrate in Winter?
Some woodpeckers stay in the same place year-round, but in other instances, woodpeckers do head south for winter. Find out...
Bird Molting: Why Birds Molt and How to Spot It
Feather refresh in progress! Learn about bird molting and why the color change is more obvious on some molting birds...
Quiz: How Many Shorebirds Can You Identify?
How many shorebirds can you name? Put your shorebird identification skills to the test with this fun photo quiz.
How to Get Rid of Pigeons at Bird Feeders
Rock pigeons are nonnative birds that can gobble up lots of birdseed quickly. Learn how to discourage pigeons from visiting...
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck and How to Get Rid of Them
Woodpeckers have a unique way to drum up attention. Learn why woodpeckers peck wood, trees and metal and how to...
6 Reasons Why Woodpeckers Have Special Meaning
Some types of woodpeckers have meaning for bird lovers. Find out which woodpecker sightings fill our readers with joy and...
Do Woodpeckers Kill or Damage Trees?
Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep them from becoming a threat...
Where Do Birds Sleep at Night?
Unravel the mystery of where birds go to nap and rest after dark. Our bird experts answer your questions about...
Do Owl Sightings Have Special Meaning?
What does it mean when you see an owl, and was owl meaning significant to ancient cultures? Learn about owl...
Do Hummingbird Sightings Have Special Meaning?
Even the biggest fans of the species might not know that a sighting of the brilliant, jewel-colored hummingbird may have...
Birds in Swamps: Where Woods Meet Water
If you think swamps are stinky or boring, think again. Learn why swamps are vital habitats, and why birds choose...
How to (Safely) Deter Nuisance Birds From Perching
Birds can make a mess if they perch in undesirable places. Get expert tips to deter birds from perching and...
Why Do Crows Chase Hawks and Owls?
If you've ever seen a group of crows swooping after a hawk, you might wonder — why do crows chase...
Bird Senses: Can Birds Smell or Taste?
Birders often wonder can birds smell and do birds have taste buds? Discover how birds survive with sight, sound, taste,...
Do Fireworks Kill or Hurt Birds?
Firecrackers and sparklers are a long-standing summer tradition, but nature lovers might wonder: can fireworks kill or hurt birds? Here's...
All About Bird Wings and Flight Feathers
Whether they’re opening for takeoff, spreading wide for a lazy soar or flapping to brake for landing, bird wings make...
Can You Move a Bird Nest Near Your Home?
Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...
Find Your Spark Bird to Inspire a Love of Birding
A single sighting of your personal spark bird can ignite a passion for the outdoors and birding. Readers and experts...
Is This White Mourning Dove Albino?
Spotted a white dove? Learn how to tell if you're seeing an albino mourning dove. Plus, see other backyard birds...
Blue Grosbeak vs Indigo Bunting: How to Tell Them Apart
Spotted a blue bird that you can't identify? Here's how to ace a common birding test: blue grosbeak vs indigo...
Where Do Birds Go During a Rain Storm?
From thunderstorms to blizzards, we'll show you how to protect birds by turning your yard into a shelter.
Birdability Blazes a Welcoming Trail for All Birders
Birding is for every body! Learn about Birdability, a birding organization improving accessibility to get more people into nature.
Amazing Bird Feeding Video Contest Winners
We never tire of watching birds at feeders. Three birders captured fantastic bird feeding videos and won our 2023 Bird...
Birding Guidelines: Birdhouse Hole Size Chart
Follow the guidelines on this birdhouse hole size chart to make sure you're offering the right birdhouse for your feathered...
