Birding

Do purple martins really eat thousands of mosquitoes a day? We checked with an expert to find out. Plus, learn...

We know sometimes birds hit windows, and it's much worse during migration. Here are a few simple things you can...

There's nothing cuter than a baby swallow — except multiple baby swallows! Check out our collection of too-cute photos of...

The violet-green swallow is a shiny green flier that swoops and soars in the West. Discover where to find them,...

The red crowned pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. Learn about their call and sound, size and...

White-feathered birds are special. Discover facts about albino birds and leucistic birds and how their unique appearance affects them.

Bluebirds aren't the only species to use nest boxes! Learn about tree swallows' nesting habits and how to choose a...

Learn how to attract nesting birds to visit your backyard, including robins, bluebirds and wrens, with these helpful tips from...

From symbolism to bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests, songs,...

Swallows spend much of their time flying. Learn the birding basics of where to find a swallows nest. Plus learn...

Black Birders Week is a weeklong event that celebrates the diversity of bird-watchers and nature lovers. Here's how to participate.

From crannies and crevices to tunnels, some birds nest in the ground. We dig into the nest secrets of burrowing...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family...

In the market for a new feeder for your backyard birds? Check out the best-selling bird feeders that customers can't...

Learn how to look for the differences between a cliff swallow vs a barn swallow, two similar birds that are...

Bird songs are beautiful and melodic. Discover why you should be listening as well as looking for these musical types...

Purple martin birds nest in colonies of six to eight pairs or more. Learn what these swallows look like, what...

Wrens aren't flashy, but they're definitely beloved by birders. We chatted with our field editors about the meaning their wren...

Even if you don't see a Carolina wren, you might hear one. Learn what a Carolina wren call sounds like...

You can never have enough feeders. Learn about the types of bird feeders available, and make plans to add a...

If you're thinking of trying out fruit bird feeders, you'll want to learn what birds eat oranges. Also learn other...

Find out what a Bewick's wren looks like and where you can spot one. Plus find out how to attract...

Hummingbirds come in many colors, but there are differences to look for so you can identify hummingbird male vs female...

Hummingbirds are incredible flyers — but what about hummingbird feet? We explore how hummingbirds use their feet and whether they...

Discover what wrens' favorite foods are, what they eat in winter and summer and how to attract them to your...

Most tanagers are red. But you might be surprised to see a yellow tanager. Find out how to figure out...

American robins wake up early to eat breakfast — but how do robins find worms in the ground? We chatted...

Some small brown birds are hard to identify in the backyard. Learn how to tell the difference between a wren...

Find out what a cactus wren looks like, what this desert bird eats and where to see one. Also find...