How to Identify an American Goldfinch
Learn what an American goldfinch looks like and sounds like and what this bird eats. Also find out why goldfinches look different in winter.
How to Identify a Red-Shouldered Hawk
Learn how to know if you've seen a red-shouldered hawk. Find out what the birds look like, what they eat...
Western Bluebird vs Eastern Bluebird: ID Challenge
Pay attention to where you are birding, and learn how to tell the difference between a western bluebird vs an...
8 Fascinating Swift Bird Facts You Should Know
Learn facts you need to know about a swift bird. These airborne birds can’t sit still. Get facts about swift...
6 Fascinating Swan Facts You Should Know
Learn swan facts, including what swans eat, why they're known as a symbol of love and how many types of...
8 Types of Thrasher Birds Found in North America
Get to know the types of thrasher birds that birders should know. Learn where to spot these birds and how...
Meet the Vireo Bird Family: Sweet Summer Singers
Get to know the vireo bird family, including red-eyed vireos and warbling vireos. Learn what they look like and where...
How to Identify a Common Raven
Learn all about this intelligent, large black bird, including where to find a common raven and what a raven bird...
8 Interesting Sandhill Crane Facts to Know
Learn how to identify a sandhill crane. See what the birds look like, sound like and where you can spot...
How to Identify and Attract Blue Jays
Blue jays are smart, bold and beautiful birds. Learn how to attract blue jays, what males, females and babies look...
8 Fun and Fascinating Bald Eagle Facts
Did you know eagles can dive up to 100 miles per hour? Discover even more fascinating bald eagle facts about...
Born to Stun: Meet the Falcon Bird Family
Get to know the fascinating falcon bird family — and learn why their ferocity is unrivaled all across North America.
How to Identify a European Starling
European starlings are often scorned by bird-watchers for their aggressive behavior. But there's more to these colorful birds than you...
Mallard Duck: Everything You Need to Know
Learn what male and female mallard ducks look like and sound like. Look for mallards on open water; they usually...
How to Identify an Eastern Bluebird
Learn what an eastern bluebird looks like and sounds like, what this bird eats, and where you can find one.
How to Identify an Eastern Kingbird
Learn what an eastern kingbird looks like and where to spot one. Plus, discover how they boldly battle larger birds...
How to Identify a Lincoln’s Sparrow
See what features to look for on a Lincoln's sparrow. Then learn where to find this bird and what its...
House Sparrow: Least Wanted Backyard Bird
Learn what a house sparrow looks like, what foods this bird eats, what it sounds like, and why birders don't...
How to Identify a Dark-Eyed Junco
See what a male and female dark-eyed junco looks like. Plus learn about their nests and diet, and hear what...
How to Identify a White-Throated Sparrow
Learn all about the white-throated sparrow. Our birding experts reveal what these sparrows look like, sound like and what they...
Identify and Attract a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...
How to Identify an Evening Grosbeak
Set out a tray feeder filled with sunflower seeds to attract an evening grosbeak. In winter, these yellow grosbeaks wander...
Identify and Attract a Summer Tanager
Seeing—or hearing—a summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but that doesn’t always make them easy...
How to Identify an Orchard Oriole
Attract a nectar-loving orchard oriole to your yard with fruit. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...
How to Identify a Bullock’s Oriole
Spot a Bullock's oriole in the western U.S. during breeding season. Learn what the males and females look like and...
Brown Thrasher: An Elusive, Musical Songbird
The brown thrasher is an excellent mimic and sings more than 1,000 tunes. Learn how to spot these secretive songbirds.
How to Identify a Great Horned Owl
If you hear owl sounds in your neighborhood, it’s likely a great horned owl. Learn about their size, wingspan, nests,...
Meet the Gorgeous Green Jay, a Tropical Bird
Learn where you can see a green jay, plus what the birds look like, what they eat, and more about...
