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How to Identify a Eurasian Collared-Dove
Look for a Eurasian collared-dove at feeders in the western and southern states. Learn what the nonnative bird looks and...
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Attract More Hummingbirds to a Small Garden
You're just a few plants away from hosting loads of hummingbirds! Here’s how to welcome them with even the smallest...
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Go Up North to See a Great Gray Owl
The great gray owl is the largest owl in North America, measuring over 2 foot tall! Find out where you...
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Head West to Spot a Lewis’s Woodpecker
When you spot a beautiful woodpecker that doesn’t act like one, there’s a good chance it is the agile and...
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All About Bird Songs: Nature’s Symphony
Learn the difference between bird songs and calls, and find out how birds learn to sing their distinctive, notable sounds.
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What Do Robins Eat? How to Attract Robins
Find out what robins eat in all seasons. Attract robins with their favorite foods and learn if you can bring...
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Are These Domestic Mallards or Wild Ducks?
If you spotted a duck with unique coloring it might be a domestic mallard. See what the birding experts say...
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Why Is a Bird Pecking at My Window and Car Mirror?
Experts explain why a bird is pecking at its reflection in a window or mirror and how you can stop...
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Meet the Magnificent Rivoli’s Hummingbird
The Rivoli's hummingbird is a striking, shimmery flier. Learn how to identify these gorgeous birds and why their name was...
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Be a Good Bird Landlord With a Purple Martin House
Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to...
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Hummingbird Eyes Can See More Colors Than Humans
A research study reveals a hummingbird's large eyes see the world in a wider range of brilliant colors than people...
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Quiz: How Many Female Bird Photos Can You ID?
Male birds get all the attention, but female birds are just as beautiful. See how many you can identify in...
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How to Identify a Painted Bunting
A painted bunting sports a rainbow of colors. Learn what males and females look like, what they eat, and what...
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21 Frequently Asked Questions About Feeding Hummingbirds
Get answers to your most commonly asked questions about feeding hummingbirds and hummingbird behavior from birding experts.
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Fancy Footwork: All About Bird Feet
Birds can fly, but they also perch, run, swim and more. Walk this way and learn why bird feet and...
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Bird Landscaping: Grow Plants to Help Backyard Birds
Grow bird-friendly plants for food and shelter. For bird landscaping, include berry bushes, evergreens, flowering trees and native plants.
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Grow Your Own Birdseed Plants
Plant sunflowers and other native birdseed plants to feed backyard birds. Native plants also host caterpillars and butterflies.
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What Does a Cardinal Song Sound Like?
Northern cardinals are one of the few birds with male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song sounds like...
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How to Make a DIY Bluebird House
Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the...
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Meet the Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest
Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush, a bird known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...
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How Long Do Hummingbirds Live?
How long do hummingbirds live? What determines their survival? Here's how old the hummingbirds in your yard grow to be—and...
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Why Are My Backyard Birds Fighting?
Are your backyard birds squabbling over seed? Learn why birds face off at your feeders—and how to promote peace in...
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See the Winner of the 2023 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest
We reveal the 2023 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest grand prize winner. Learn the story behind the unique butterfly and...
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Bird Lifespan: How Long Do Wild Birds Live?
From those in captivity to the feathered friends at your feeders, learn how long birds live, and what factors affect...
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Costa’s Hummingbird: Jewel of the Desert
Find out what a Costa's hummingbird looks like. Also discover the southwestern range where you can see this tiny yet...
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What Foods Do Northern Mockingbirds Eat?
Do northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.
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Head West to Spot a Spotted Towhee
The spotted towhee was once called the rufous-sided towhee. Hear their song, learn what they eat and see what males...
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See a Violet-Crowned Hummingbird in the Southwest
Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...
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You Won’t Believe How Fast Mourning Doves Build Nests
You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...