Birding

Get to know North America's most mysterious black birds and discover how they might have earned their haunting reputation.

It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about...

Tap into what makes the quirky, clownish acorn woodpecker so unique. Acorn woodpeckers live in large groups and hoard thousands...

Learn the answer to what do hawks eat. Plus find out which hawks are most likely hunting the songbirds at...

Keep an eye on the sky. These stunning birds are worth scoping out. Learn how to identify 9 different types...

From their feathers to feet, learn more about the major features of bird anatomy and what makes these fascinating animals...

Discover why some birds flock together with other species during winter and learn how to spot mixed flock behavior for...

Birding experts reveal whether it's OK to freeze and thaw hummingbird sugar water for feeders, and how to care for...

Is bacon fat safe to add to bird suet? Find out what the birding experts say, plus get tips on...

Is it titmice or titmouses? What is the correct plural of titmouse? Learn what to say if you see a...

Looking to add fall interest to your yard? Learn why black chokeberry is a perfect choice, both for you and...

Meet the five types of tanager bird species you might see in North America. Learn to identify tanagers and how...

You’ll be impressed with the variety of species you’ll attract by offering peanuts at your bird feeders.

It can be tricky to ID a house finch vs purple finch — here are the field marks and differences...

If you want to feed suet to birds, you need to know how to clean a suet bird feeder. Get...

Built for gobbling fruit, cedar waxwings are striking, social birds. Learn how to spot these elegant birds.

Don't let the moniker fool you. Yellow-bellied sapsuckers are full-fledged members of the woodpecker family with a one-of-a-kind way of...

If you see a small red bird in your backyard, you might think it's a cardinal. But take another look,...

Go beyond binoculars and field guides and ramp up your game with the coolest new bird watching gear and birding...

We received hundreds of outstanding entries in our 2022 Hummingbird Photo Contest. Check out the stunning winners!

See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how...

These common insect eating birds munch on butterflies, bees, mosquitoes, ants and more.

There are some big benefits of serving black oil sunflower seeds in your backyard. Plus, see which birds love these...

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Here's how to attract and identify a...

Save money on your favorite hobby with these cheap ways to attract more birds Get creative to make budget feeders...

Birders may spot scarlet tanagers high in forest canopies across the eastern states. During summer, males are red and black...

Learn about the epic hummingbird migration feats of these tiny birds. The diminutive creatures undertake great journeys in spring and...

Did you spot a small brown bird? Look at these photos of brown birds found across North America to help...

It's always exciting to see a white bird, whether in your yard or on the beach. From egrets to snowy...