Bird Species

Discover facts about winter's favorite visitor: dark-eyed junco! Learn how long a junco bird lives. Also see why they are...

Elegant and graceful, wading birds capture artists' imaginations. Here are interesting facts and gorgeous photos of wading birds.

Moving headfirst down tree trunks is just one nuthatch bird trait. Find out more about the members of this fun-to-watch...

Learn what a palm warbler looks like, where birders can find these warblers in different seasons, and what foods these...

To spot a rosy finch, birders should visit the western mountains. Learn about the best place to find the three...

When pine siskins visit, expect a flock. These feisty finches love thistle seeds. Learn what a pine siskin looks like...

From their funky-looking beaks to peculiar migrations, see and learn what makes red crossbills and white-winged crossbill birds so special.

Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of...

Flying where the food supply takes them, these colorful types of finches are a backyard treat. Look for these finch...

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

The black-capped chickadee is one of the friendliest fliers in North America. Learn more about their song, nest and more.

Learn to tell the difference between a black capped chickadee vs a Carolina chickadee. See what these birds look like...

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

If you love northern cardinals, you may want to book a trip to Hawaii, South America or Puerto Rico to...

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

See wood ducks look like and hear their song. If you live near water, put up a nest box and...

Find out where snowy owls live, what they eat, how to spot a snowy owl, and see pictures of what...

Learn how to identify a brown-headed nuthatch. See photos of what these birds look like, find out what they eat...

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...

Fall warblers can be very confusing. Learn how to tell the difference between the blackpoll warbler and bay breasted warbler.

Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders. There are three types of grackle birds to...

Not all birds in the blackbird family are the same. Learn about five types of blackbirds you might see across...

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids. Learn about blue jays and...

Experts explain similarities and differences between bald eagles and golden eagles, including what these types of eagles eat and how...

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...

Birders can spot the vibrant hepatic tanager and flame-colored tanager in the southwestern states—if you know where to look.

If you're wondering what hummingbird species are in your backyard, check out the 15 types of hummingbirds that breed in...