Bird Species

It’s not hard to see why a mountain bluebird is among the West’s most sought-after birds. Learn what the birds...

Did you know—North American birders can see multiple types of cardinals! But you'll have to travel to check these birds...

Did you see a red-headed woodpecker or a red-bellied woodpecker? Learn how to tell these woodpeckers with a similar name...

Mourning doves are beloved backyard birds that form lasting bonds with their mates. But just how long is a mourning...

If you've only heard turtledoves mentioned at Christmastime, you may wonder if they even exist. Learn where these birds live...

Learn to identify a belted kingfisher. See what the male and female look like, find out what the bird eats,...

Learn about the current whooping crane population and kick up more facts about these elegant and endangered birds.

When it comes to pigeons, is the hate merited? We chatted with an expert about why you should rethink your...

The Southwest is a hotspot for wren diversity. Get to know several types of wrens with big personalities and even...

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

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

A common backyard birding challenge is learning how to ID a Cooper's hawk vs a sharp-shinned hawk. Look closely at...

Know what to look for the next time a waxwing bird feasts on your berry tree. Learn to ID a...

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...

Get to know North America's most mysterious black birds and discover how they might have earned their haunting reputation.

It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about...

Learn the answer to what do hawks eat. Plus find out which hawks are most likely hunting the songbirds at...

Keep an eye on the sky. These stunning birds are worth scoping out. Learn how to identify 9 different types...

Meet the five types of tanagers you might see in North America. Learn to identify tanager birds and how to...

It can be tricky to ID a house finch vs purple finch — here are the field marks and differences...

Built for gobbling fruit, the cedar waxwing is a are striking, social bird species. Learn how to spot these elegant...

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

See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how...

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

Look for a bright red male scarlet tanager in spring and summer. Learn about this songbird's nest, range map, song...

Get to know the water-loving common loon. Learn about this bird's habits, wingspan, what it eats, how fast it flies...

The bald eagle is America's national bird and seeing one is an awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy gorgeous bald eagle pictures captured...

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