Woodpeckers and Doves

From the red-bellied woodpecker to the mourning dove, medium-sized birds can be spotted across North America. Learn how to spot them in your area.

All About Mourning Dove Eggs and Baby Mourning Doves

We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they leave the nest.

Listen to the soothing sound of a mourning dove call. The song is described by some as peaceful or mournful....

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

Birders may compare an ivory-billed woodpecker vs a pileated woodpecker, as they share many traits. Experts weigh in on any...

Meet the yellow-bellied sapsucker, a member of the woodpecker family. Learn how to identify males and females, how to attract...

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Learn what a red-bellied woodpecker looks like...

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

A hairy woodpecker brings flashes of black and white to your backyard. Attract these birds with suet and peanut feeders.

A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see...