Birding

We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...

Listen to the soothing sound of a mourning dove call. The song is described by some as peaceful or mournful....

Set out a tray feeder filled with sunflower seeds to attract an evening grosbeak. In winter, these yellow grosbeaks wander...

Are bigger birds bothering your songbirds? Learn how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds, starlings and other undesirable birds at...

A common backyard birding challenge is learning how to ID a Cooper's hawk vs a sharp-shinned hawk. Look closely at...

Our birding experts recommend how and when to clean out bird houses. Also clean out bird houses after hosting roosting...

Know what to look for the next time a waxwing bird feasts on your berry tree. Learn to ID a...

What's that whistling noise coming from mourning doves in flight? We explain how mourning dove feathers and wings make a...

Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons, including mourning dove nests and...

What bird matches your birth month? Take a look to see which of the birth month birds aligns with your...

Birders may compare an ivory-billed woodpecker vs a pileated woodpecker, as they share many traits. Experts weigh in on any...

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,...