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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 cousins.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.