Birding

Learn what a yellow-headed blackbird looks like and where to find this bird. Also discover facts about their sounds, nests,...

The striking scissor-tailed flycatcher is an icon of Oklahoma and beyond. Learn about their nests, diet and more.

More often heard than seen, a great crested flycatcher is a master insect-catcher of the high canopy. Here's how to...

Did you hear the word—Hollywood loves birds! Grab a bucket of popcorn and go behind the scenes of bird movies...

Readers share photos of gray bird species that live across America. Learn about the variety of gray colored birds you...

Gobble, gobble! Amuse yourself with this collection of funny turkey pictures captured by Birds & Blooms readers.

The northern shrike is the size of a songbird... but your feeder birds need to watch out! Here's how to...

Feeding birds is fun — but it's important to make sure you're offering fresh food. Here's how to tell if...

Learn what an adult and juvenile black-crowned night-heron looks like. Plus, find out where you can see one of these...

Learn what a Swainson's thrush looks like and where to find this species. Also learn what the birds eat and...

Learn what a fox sparrow looks like and where to find this bird. Also learn about the fox sparrow's favorite...

Hummingbirds are known for visiting flowers for nectar, but do they ever take too much nectar from plants? A gardening...

Bobbing tails, a diet of insects, and their namesake songs — with phoebe birds, there's lots to love! Here's how...

Spring and summer are the seasons of the juvenile bird! Warm your heart with these too-cute photos of young birds...

The number of ravens at the Tower of London has grown by two! Learn the names of the additions to...

Watch out! Why are birds dive-bombing you? Here's what you should know if a bird is scolding or swooping down...

Entertaining isn't just for people! Build a tasty bird charcuterie board stocked with birdseed, nuts and more for your feathered...

Get expert bird feeder landscaping ideas. Learn the best ways to use perennial plants to attract birds and beautify your...

We all want 'hacks' to make life easier — but is adding copper pennies to a birdbath a helpful cleaning...

Learn about the symbolism and meaning of dead birds, where birds go to die, as well as how to safely...

A passionate pileated woodpecker has damaged 20 cars in a coastal Massachusetts town — but residents have a sense of...

One way to keep birds safe is as easy as flipping a switch! Here's why you should turn lights out...

Learn what a horned grebe looks like and where you can find this water bird. Get information about their habitat,...

Does avian influenza affect wild birds? Find out if you need to take down bird feeders. Plus learn the risk...

To go unbothered while feeding, some female white-necked jacobin hummingbirds adopt a surprising tactic: mimicking the plumage of males.

Why is this pigeon pink? We break down the mystery — plus, birding experts advise what to do if you...

From the perfect "smoky eye," to bold red "lipstick," admire — and occasionally chuckle — at these birds' unique coloring.

Meet the regal western kingbird — a fierce defender of its nest and a bright sight along open fields in...

Seeing a Northern cardinal is a treat for birders, but what about a whole flock of cardinals! Learn why the...