Bird Species

Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...

You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...

Learn the key field marks to identify a Tennessee warbler, and where to look for these birds during migration and...

This duck species is easy to identify once you spot its heavy bill. Northern shoveler ducks are dabblers, filter-feeding on...

Learn what a common gallinule looks like and where to find this water bird. Plus, find out what name the...

The American coot looks like a black duck with a white beak, but it's actually a member of the rail...

Buff-bellied hummingbirds shimmer in southern Texas. Find out what they look like, what foods they eat, and where they build...

A bushtit is a tiny gray bird with a long tail. Find out where to look for flocks of tiny,...

Think sparrows are boring brown birds? Think again! Get the scoop on these familiar feathered friends with sparrow facts and...

These common black colored birds with shiny feathers are easily confused! Learn the key differences between a grackle vs a...

Attract a Carolina chickadee with birdseed and nest boxes. Learn to tell the difference between a Carolina chickadee vs a...

Get details about the bright colored lucifer hummingbird, including what males and females look like. Plus learn about their nests...

The white-breasted nuthatch is adept at clambering up, down or around tree trunks. Learn what they look like and what...

Learn what a male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbird looks like. Learn about their range, preferred habitat and migration.

Meet the recognizable and beloved northern cardinal. Get cardinal bird facts, including why male cardinals are red, and where cardinals...

Discover what makes the Steller's jay so special, including its social nature, clever tricks, and striking black and blue feathers.

Here are some fascinating and fun owl facts about this one-of-a-kind group of birds. Learn about owl eyes, feet, sounds...

A majestic accipiter, the American goshawk (previously called the northern goshawk) rules from the forest trees. Learn how to spot...

These raptors look similar at a glance. But with a keen eye to the sky, you can learn to distinguish...

Learn what an osprey bird looks like and where birders can find this raptor. Also find out what they eat...

Faster than a speeding bullet? Maybe not. But the peregrine falcon can top 200 miles mph when it dives, beating...

A brown creeper is a camouflage expert—it moves up tree trunks hunting for insects. Learn how to identify these tough-to-spot...

If you see dark-colored raptors in the southwestern desert, you might've spotted Harris's hawks. Find out why they're known as...

Which hawk are you seeing? Here's how to tell if your bird is an adult or juvenile red-tailed hawk. Learn...

Learn about the merlin falcon: a stocky, swift bird of prey with medieval European ties. Plus, are they connected to...

What is that bird of prey gliding over the grasslands? Learn what a northern harrier looks like, and what similarity...

Learn what a ferruginous hawk looks like, what foods are on the menu, and where to find this uncommon bird...

Learn what a rough-legged hawk looks like and when and where birders can spot these birds of prey in North...

Learn all about the American kestrel, a small bird with a big presence. Plus, learn what you can do to...