Bird Species

Learn what a Swainson's hawk looks like, what they eat and where (and when) birders can find them in North...

Watch the night skies for a common nighthawk. These insect eaters have one of the longest migration journeys of any...

Learn what a red-naped sapsucker looks like, and find out where to go to add this member of the woodpecker...

If you've spotted an unusual woodpecker in a southeastern pine forest, it might just be a red-cockaded woodpecker!

Learn what a white-headed woodpecker looks like and where to spot this species. Also find out how you can attract...

If you live in the Northwest near a recently burned forest, you might see a black-backed woodpecker. Learn how to...

Learn more about the red-headed woodpecker. Find out what the male, female and juvenile birds look like, what they eat,...

At first glance you might think a golden-fronted woodpecker is a red-bellied. Here's what makes this woodpecker unique—and where to...

These black and white woodpecker species look quite similar. Compare a downy vs hairy woodpecker with expert identification tips.

Head to the Golden State to see these birds. Find out what a Nuttall's woodpecker looks like, what they eat...

If you're seeing rows of holes on trees, they might be from a red-breasted sapsucker! Learn what the birds look...

Meet the ladder-backed woodpecker. This delightful bird makes its home in the harsh conditions of southwestern deserts.

Learn how the California condor came back from the brink of extinction. Plus, learn where these large birds live and...

Learn what a barred owl looks like and what their call sounds like. Plus learn where you can spot these...

Learn how to tell the difference between a long-eared owl and a short-eared owl. Find out where you can spot...

Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these types of woodpeckers across...

Meet the sapsuckers, tree sap eating members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages...

The elf owl is as small as a sparrow. Learn what these tiny birds of prey look like, what they...

Where do owls live? Welcome these nighttime fliers to your yard. Experts reveal how to attract owls and provide shelter...

Forget the treetops—a burrowing owl nests underground. Some use the dens of other animals. Look for these small owls in...

Look for flashes of white on dark roads, and you might spot an American barn owl. Learn about a barn...

Five birds share the name grosbeak and sport thick bills—but the similarities stop there. Look for these colorful fliers throughout...

See what a northern mockingbird looks like and where to find them. Plus hear a mockingbird call and learn how...

This black-bellied whistling duck is expanding its range north into the United States. See what these ducks look like and...

If you've ever seen a group of crows swooping after a hawk, you might wonder — why do crows chase...

Meet the birds named for their ability to catch insects on the fly. Keep your eyes peeled for the fabulous...

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in western...

From beaches to farm fields, plover birds take up residence in open spaces from coast to coast. Meet the members...

These seven species are all water birds, but not waterfowl. That term only applies to the duck family, including geese...