Birding

From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family.

Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes...

Get to know the Canada jay. Find out what these curious corvids look like, what the birds eat and where...

These sparrow look-alikes are tricky to tell apart! Learn to tell the difference between a white-throated sparrow vs white-crowned sparrow.

Birders often wonder can birds smell and do birds have taste buds? Discover why some birds can taste and smell—but...

Look for a varied bunting along the southwest border or in Mexico. See photos of the male and female and...

Find out what an American tree sparrow looks like and sounds like. This small bird arrives in much of the...

Once called the rufous-sided towhee, this bird has a new name. Learn what a spotted towhee looks like, sounds like...

From a parliament of owls to a flamboyance of flamingos, discover a variety of fun collective nouns for animals.

Learn what a tufted titmouse looks like. Plus, hear its song and find out how to attract this gray and...

Irruptions bring surprise visitors from the far north to your feeders—an opportunity to witness one of birding’s great mysteries. Here...

What foods do warblers eat? See how you can bring in warblers to your backyard bird feeders.

Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter. Learn what birds eat in winter so you can...

Combining beauty, personality and a critical role in the desert ecosystem, a Gila woodpecker is a fascinating bird to attract...

Learn all about white-crowned sparrows, including what male and females look like, where to find them, and how to attract...

Why is the lesser goldfinch "lesser?" We have the answer, plus tips for attracting these small yellow birds to your...

Meet the glossy black crested phainopepla bird. Find out what this bird eats and learn where you can spot this...

To attract and identify the types of chickadees in North America, learn about chickadee songs, favorite foods and where they...

You've heard of polar bears—what about polar birds? These Arctic birds feel right at home in an icy climate.

There are three types of goldfinches that U.S. birders might see. Learn what these goldfinch species look like and where...

Learn what Clark's nutcracker looks like and sounds like. Plus, learn how the birds' food-caching ways help forests and when...

Learn what an American goldfinch looks like and sounds like and what this bird eats. Also find out why goldfinches...

Learn how to know if you've seen a red-shouldered hawk. Find out what the birds look like, what they eat...

Brilliantly colored bird feathers serve many purposes. Learn how bird plumage protects and helps wild birds.

Many birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot camouflage in birds if you know...

Celebrate the hardest-working male birds out there! These great dad birds don't fly away when the chicks hatch.

Pay attention to where you are birding, and learn how to tell the difference between a western bluebird vs an...

Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics about their behavior and personalities.

Learn facts you need to know about a swift bird. These airborne birds can’t sit still. Get facts about swift...