Birding Basics

Learn how to make sugar water for hummingbirds. Get the hummingbird sugar water recipe and ratio to make your own...

Birds carry seeds off from feeders. But where do they go, and how do they find the food again? Learn...

Picking a bird field guide can be a tough decision. Check out some of the best field guides and bird...

Don’t have time for a Big Year of birding? Try a Big Day instead!

Bird watching is more than an enjoyable hobby—find out how it’s also good for your physical and mental health.

Should you feed wheat to birds? Experts answer reader questions about feeding wheat to birds and attracting birds with seed.

Learn about extinct bird species of North America, including passenger pigeons, seaside sparrows, the ivory-billed woodpecker and great auks.

A biologist reveals his winter finch forecast using wild food crop data. Find out what birds you can expect to...

Seeing sick birds at your feeder can be a concern. Learn about common wild bird diseases, and get an update...

What foods do bluebirds eat in cold weather during winter? Do all bluebirds migrate? Our bird experts answer your questions.

It's easier than you think to tell the difference between a nuthatch vs a chickadee. Find out what to look...

The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds in America. Then get the...

Discover interesting facts about noteworthy state birds. Learn about the fascinating stories behind these regional feathered symbols.

Woodpeckers have a unique way to drum up attention. Learn why woodpeckers peck wood, trees and metal and how to...

Learn all about a woodpecker tongue and the unique features it has to capture insects. Also find out how a...

Let's get back to birding basics. Here's with some helpful tips and etiquette for enjoying bird-watching with others.

You hear about banding of songbirds and raptors, but rarely about hummingbird tracking and banding. It's an extremely specialized activity.

Birds & Blooms readers share hilarious quotes from their kids and grandkids about birds, butterflies and nature.

Our smartest bird species roundup proves that the phrase “bird brain” is a compliment! Learn about intelligent birds and their...

While there are monogamous birds out there, bird mating habits vary by species. Learn which birds mate for life, and...

It's easier than you think to tell the difference between a raven vs a crow. Follow these tips for differentiating...

Noticed a mystery bird perched in your backyard trees or eating at a bird feeder? These techniques will help you...

Brown thrashers are excellent mimics and sing more than 1,000 tunes. Learn about these elusive songbirds and how to identify...

Pesticides can harm birds so here's a better way to get rid of wasp nests in birdhouses without using dangerous...

Bird-watchers often wonder can birds smell and can birds taste? Learn more about bird senses and how they use them...

Unravel the mystery of where birds go to nap and rest after dark. Our bird experts answer your questions about...

If you spot a yellow and black bird, you might need some help to identify it. Here are photos of...