Bird Species

There's nothing cuter than a baby swallow — except multiple baby swallows! Check out our collection of too-cute photos of...

The violet-green swallow is a shiny green flier that swoops and soars in the West. Discover where to find them,...

The red crowned pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. Learn about their call and sound, size and...

From symbolism to bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests, songs,...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family...

Learn how to look for the differences between a cliff swallow vs a barn swallow, two similar birds that are...

Bird songs are beautiful and melodic. Discover why you should be listening as well as looking for these musical types...

Purple martin birds nest in colonies of six to eight pairs or more. Learn what these swallows look like, what...

Even if you don't see a Carolina wren, you might hear one. Learn what a Carolina wren call sounds like...

Find out what a Bewick's wren looks like and where you can spot one. Plus find out how to attract...

Most tanagers are red. But you might be surprised to see a yellow tanager. Find out how to figure out...

Find out what a cactus wren looks like, what this desert bird eats and where to see one. Also find...

It's easy to get confused when identifying a house wren vs a Carolina wren. Learn what the birds look like,...

The Carolina wren is common in southeastern woods, where its song is heard even in winter. Learn about their nests...

The northern house wren is a plain songbird, but its bubbling songs and nonstop activity make this cavity nester a...

An American robin, with its bright red breast, is a common backyard bird. Learn what a robin looks like, sounds...

Enjoy splendid pictures of warblers, from yellow to black-and-white. Look for these small bright fliers during spring and fall migration.

Attracting a purple finch is easy with the right food, but identifying one can be tricky! Here's how to spot...

Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how...

Warblers are colorful and awe-inspiring birds. Of all the types of warbler birds in North America, these deserve special attention.

Colorful bunting bird species stand out in a crowd. Learn where to find 6 types of buntings and the field...

Do wrens migrate? Although not as flashy as an oriole or hummingbird, many people are excited to see house wrens...

From sparrows in winter to sweet baby sparrows, these sparrow pictures prove there is much to appreciate about these energetic,...

Birding experts discuss what do hummingbirds eat—and how often they eat it! A hummingbird's diet includes more foods than you...

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat,...

Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of its next meal.

Learn what a song sparrow looks like and sounds like. Plus learn about their nests and eggs, range map and...

Learn how to identify a male and female tree swallow. Find out about their nests, song, range map and what...

Flocks of juncos arrive with cold snowy weather. Learn the best foods to offer at feeders and plants to grow...