5 Essential Hawk Identification Tips for Birders
Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of hawks you may spot while birding.
How to Identify an Eastern Towhee
When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern towhee spends most of its time on the ground,...
3 Types of Cardinals Found in North America
Did you know—North American birders can see multiple types of cardinals! But you'll have to travel to check these birds...
Identify and Attract a Prothonotary Warbler
Learn what a prothonotary warbler looks like and sounds like and where to find one. Plus learn about their nesting...
7 Fascinating Facts About Puffins
From how fast they fly to how long they live, learn all about these quirky, big-beaked birds with fun puffin...
18 Amazing Woodpecker Facts You Should Know
From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family.
How to Identify and Attract a Canada Jay
Get to know the Canada jay. Find out what these curious corvids look like, what the birds eat and where...
White-Crowned Sparrow vs White-Throated Sparrow: ID Challenge
These sparrow look-alikes are tricky to tell apart! Learn to tell the difference between a white-throated sparrow vs white-crowned sparrow.
How to Identify a Varied Bunting
Look for a varied bunting along the southwest border or in Mexico. See photos of the male and female and...
Identify and Attract an American Tree Sparrow
Find out what an American tree sparrow looks like and sounds like. This small bird arrives in much of the...
How to Identify a Spotted Towhee
Once called the rufous-sided towhee, this bird has a new name. Learn what a spotted towhee looks like, sounds like...
Identify and Attract a Tufted Titmouse
Learn what a tufted titmouse looks like. Plus, hear its song and find out how to attract this gray and...
How to Identify a Gila Woodpecker
Combining beauty, personality and a critical role in the desert ecosystem, a Gila woodpecker is a fascinating bird to attract...
Meet the White-Crowned Sparrow
Learn all about white-crowned sparrows, including what male and females look like, where to find them, and how to attract...
How to Identify a Lesser Goldfinch
Why is the lesser goldfinch "lesser?" We have the answer, plus tips for attracting these small yellow birds to your...
How to Identify a Phainopepla Bird
Meet the glossy black crested phainopepla bird. Find out what this bird eats and learn where you can spot this...
The Chickadee Birds: All About Chickadees
To attract and identify the types of chickadees in North America, learn about chickadee songs, favorite foods and where they...
6 Fascinating Facts About Arctic Birds
You've heard of polar bears—what about polar birds? These Arctic birds feel right at home in an icy climate.
Meet the 3 Types of Goldfinches in the United States
There are three types of goldfinches that U.S. birders might see. Learn what these goldfinch species look like and where...
How to Identify a Clark’s Nutcracker
Learn what Clark's nutcracker looks like and sounds like. Plus, learn how the birds' food-caching ways help forests and when...
How to Identify an American Goldfinch
Learn what an American goldfinch looks like and sounds like and what this bird eats. Also find out why goldfinches...
How to Identify a Red-Shouldered Hawk
Learn how to know if you've seen a red-shouldered hawk. Find out what the birds look like, what they eat...
Western Bluebird vs Eastern Bluebird: ID Challenge
Pay attention to where you are birding, and learn how to tell the difference between a western bluebird vs an...
8 Fascinating Swift Bird Facts You Should Know
Learn facts you need to know about a swift bird. These airborne birds can’t sit still. Get facts about swift...
6 Fascinating Swan Facts You Should Know
Learn swan facts, including what swans eat, why they're known as a symbol of love and how many types of...
8 Types of Thrasher Birds Found in North America
Get to know the types of thrasher birds that birders should know. Learn where to spot these birds and how...
Meet the Vireo Bird Family: Sweet Summer Singers
Get to know the vireo bird family, including red-eyed vireos and warbling vireos. Learn what they look like and where...
How to Identify a Common Raven
Learn all about this intelligent, large black bird, including where to find a common raven and what a raven bird...
8 Interesting Sandhill Crane Facts to Know
Learn how to identify a sandhill crane. See what the birds look like, sound like and where you can spot...
How to Identify and Attract Blue Jays
Blue jays are smart, bold and beautiful birds. Learn how to attract blue jays, what males, females and babies look...
7 Interesting Bald Eagle Facts
Did you know eagles can dive up to 100 miles per hour? Discover even more fascinating bald eagle facts about...
