Bird Senses: Can Birds Smell or Taste Their Food?
Birders often wonder can birds smell and do birds have taste buds? Discover why some birds can taste and smell—but others can’t.
Fun Collective Nouns for Animals You Should Know
From a parliament of owls to a flamboyance of flamingos, discover a variety of fun collective nouns for animals.
Irruption: 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...
Meet the 3 Types of Goldfinches in the United States
There are three types of goldfinches that U.S. birders might see. Learn what these goldfinch species look like and where...
True Colors: Decoding Bird Plumage
Brilliantly colored bird feathers serve many purposes. Learn how bird plumage protects and helps wild birds.
The Best Dad Birds and How They Help out Around the Nest
Celebrate the hardest-working male birds out there! These great dad birds don't fly away when the chicks hatch.
Meet the Backyard Birds With a Bad Reputation
Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics about their behavior and personalities.
Western Birds and Their Eastern Counterparts
Many western birds look somewhat familiar to eastern birders. Take a look at some common western birds and their eastern...
Brown Thrasher: An Elusive, Musical Songbird
The brown thrasher is an excellent mimic and sings more than 1,000 tunes. Learn how to spot these secretive songbirds.
Hummingbird Food: Sugar Water for Hummingbirds 101
Learn how to make sugar water for hummingbirds. Get the hummingbird sugar water recipe and ratio to make your own...
Birds That Sing at Night: A Little Night Music
We all hear birds that sing during the day, but what about birds that sing at night? Here's why some...
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...
How to Identify a Little Blue Heron
Learn what a little blue heron looks like, sounds like and where to spot one. Also find out what these...
Is This White Bird an Albino Crow?
A white-feathered bird stands out from its flock—but is it an albino crow? Learn about what causes variations in a...
Boost Your Mental Health With Bird-watching
Learn about the science behind why observing backyard birds can both support your mental health and create a needed reset...
16 Fascinating Facts About Bird Sounds
Whether it's a chirp, a trill or a song, it's quite the thrill to hear the amazing sounds birds make....
Help a Stunned Bird That Flew Into a Window
If you find a bird that flew into a window, it's important to know how to help the stunned bird...
7 Fascinating Wild Turkey Bird Facts You Should Know
Gobble up interesting tidbits about the wild turkey bird, including how fast wild turkeys can fly and if turkeys hold...
Cooperative Behavior: How Birds Help Each Other
Some types of birds work as a team for survival, nest building, and feeding. Learn more about cooperative bird behavior.
All About Bird Songs: Nature’s Symphony
Learn the difference between bird songs and calls, and find out how birds learn to sing their distinctive, notable sounds.
Why Is a Bird Pecking at My Window and Car Mirror?
Experts explain why a bird is pecking at its reflection in a window or mirror and how you can stop...
Fancy Footwork: All About Bird Feet
Birds can fly, but they also perch, run, swim and more. Walk this way and learn why bird feet and...
What Does a Cardinal Song Sound Like?
Northern cardinals are one of the few birds with male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song sounds like...
Why Are My Backyard Birds Fighting?
Are your backyard birds squabbling over seed? Learn why birds face off at your feeders—and how to promote peace in...
Bird Lifespan: How Long Do Wild Birds Live?
From those in captivity to the feathered friends at your feeders, learn how long birds live, and what factors affect...
How Do Woodpeckers Use Their Tongues and Beaks?
Learn all about a woodpecker uses its tongue and the beak to capture insects. Also find out how a woodpecker...
Ask the Experts: Hummingbird Behavior Explained
Birding experts answer some of the most commonly asked questions about fascinating hummingbird behavior that you might see in your...
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...
Hummingbird Sounds: Do Hummingbirds Sing?
Listen carefully to hear calls or singing the next time you see a hummingbird. Learn all about the variety of...
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...
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...
