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From helpful bird species profiles to expert tips on attracting birds to your yard – we have all the information you need to start birding.

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This Hummingbird Feeder Looks Just Like a Ferris Wheel!

Attract more hummingbirds to visit your yard with this whimsical sugar water feeder.

Bird Anatomy: How Do Birds Use Feathers, Beaks and Feet?

From their feathers to their feet, learn more about the major features of a bird's...

5 Grosbeaks Backyard Birders Should Know

Look for large, colorful, eye-catching grosbeaks at your backyard feeders. Learn how to identify five...

What Do Hummingbirds Eat?

Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman discuss all of the foods that hummingbirds eat—their diet...

15 Breathtaking Photos of Mourning Doves

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

Can You Guess the Official State Bird of All 50 States?

Cardinals, robins, and wrens, oh my! Take this quiz to see if you can correctly...

25 Photos of Warblers You Should Add to Your Life List

Enjoy spectacular reader photos of 25 different warbler species. Birdwatchers love to look for these...

Ask the Experts: Hummingbird Behavior Explained

Experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman answer the most commonly asked questions about hummingbird behavior and...

11 Frequently Asked Questions About Attracting Hummingbirds

Get answers to common questions about feeding and attracting hummingbirds and hummingbird behavior from a...

Steller’s Jays: Learn How to Attract These Clever Black and Blue Birds

Get to know these smart and social western birds, including what they eat, where they're...

13 Questions About Hummingbird Feeders Answered by Experts

Get the answers to everything you've ever wondered about your backyard hummingbird feeders.

Attract More Backyard Birds by Feeding Peanuts

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

7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Ants Away From Hummingbird Feeders

Pests be gone! Discover seven smart ways to keep bees, wasps and ants away from...

Your Guide to Feeding Mealworms to Birds

Insect-eating birds flock to these protein-packed treats. Learn the birds that love to eat mealworms...

How to Feed and Attract Birds All Year Long

As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird...

Learn to Identify Eurasian Collared Doves

Look for Eurasian collared doves at backyard bird feeders across the central and southern United...

Proven Bird Feeding Tips to Keep Birdseed Fresh

Keep your seed, suet and sugar water feeders filled and clean to attract more birds...

How to Clean Bird Feeders

Follow these tips for cleaning and maintaining seed and suet feeders to keep your backyard...

10 Types of Bird Feeders You Need in Your Backyard

You can never have enough bird feeders. Learn about the different feeders available, and make...

How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Teach your kids and grandkids about nature by making this easy homemade bird feeder. Woodpeckers...

The Best Bird Feeders and Birdseed for Cardinals

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. Fill tube and platform bird feeders with their favorite types...

How to Make a DIY Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Decorate a wine bottle with glass paint to create this easy DIY hummingbird feeder.

How to Grow Your Own Birdseed

Plant sunflowers and other native plants to attract more beautiful birds.

Beauty and the Beak: A Bald Eagle Rescue Story

When a bullet took her upper beak, Beauty the bald eagle would have starved. A...

Build a DIY Hummingbird Swing for Tiny Fliers to Perch On

Hummingbirds need perches along with feeders and nectar plants. Make a whimsical swing to attract...

Hummingbirds Can See Even MORE Colors Than Humans, According to Researchers

A new study reveals hummingbirds' large eyes see the world in a wider range of...

Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles: Meet the Types of Eagles in North America

Birding experts explain the similarities and differences between bald eagles and golden eagles, including how...

Get to Know Blue Grosbeaks and How to Attract Them

Blue grosbeaks are as gorgeous as they are uncommon. Here's where you can find them...

Attract Birds and Butterflies With Coneflowers

These easy-to-grow perennials attract plenty of pollinators and add a bright pop of color to...

Endangered California Condors Spotted at Sequoia National Park

The endangered raptors, once extinct in the wild, were seen at the California national park...