Cardinals, Finches and Buntings

From colorful cardinals to finches, grosbeaks and buntings, these backyard birds can be seen across North America. Learn how to attract them.

Pine Siskin vs Goldfinch: How to Tell the Difference

Pine siskins are small birds in the finch family that look like sparrows. Learn how to tell the difference between pine siskin vs goldfinch.

We asked our birding experts: Do northern cardinals mate for life? Find out how long cardinals live and stay with...

Learn what a house finch looks like and how to attract one. Find out facts about the house finch nest,...

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with their favorite types of birdseed.

In winter, look for a snow bunting on shorelines, fields and weedy roadsides. In spring, these birds head to their...

Learn all about the pyrrhuloxia, or desert cardinal, a bird found in the Southwest. See what this species looks like...

Learn about the beautiful, but uncommon, blue grosbeak, including the bird's range map, diet, nesting habits, song and more.

The pine grosbeak is a common bird in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This oversized finch adds color...