Bird Species

Flying where the food supply takes them, these colorful types of finches are a backyard treat. Look for these finch...

Pine siskins are small birds in the finch family that look like sparrows. Learn how to tell the difference between...

The black-capped chickadee is one of the friendliest fliers in North America. Learn more about their song, nest and more.

Learn to tell the difference between a black capped chickadee vs a Carolina chickadee. See what these birds look like...

We asked our birding experts: Do northern cardinals mate for life? Find out how long cardinals live and stay with...

If you love northern cardinals, you may want to book a trip to Hawaii, South America or Puerto Rico to...

Learn how to identify and attract a house finch. Find out facts about the house finch nest, eggs, range, habitat...

If you live near water, put up a nest box and you may attract a wood duck to your yard....

Find out where snowy owls live, what they eat, how to spot a snowy owl, and see pictures of what...

Learn how to identify a brown headed nuthatch. See photos of what these birds look like, find out what they...

The hairy woodpecker is a black and white woodpecker with a strong call. Attract these birds with suet feeders and...

A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see...

Fall warblers can be very confusing. Learn how to tell the difference between the blackpoll warbler and bay breasted warbler.

Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders. There are three types of grackle birds to...

Not all birds in the blackbird family are the same. Learn about five types of blackbirds you might see across...

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids. Learn about blue jays and...

Experts explain similarities and differences between bald eagles and golden eagles, including what these types of eagles eat and how...

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with their favorite types of birdseed.

In winter, look for snow buntings on shorelines, open fields and weedy roadsides. In spring, these birds head north to...

In the summer, birders can spot vibrant hepatic tanagers and flame-colored tanagers in the southwestern states—if you know where to...

If you're wondering what hummingbird species are in your backyard, check out the 15 types of hummingbirds that breed in...

You may think all hummingbirds are the same size, but the giant hummingbird and bee hummingbird stand out as the...

This orange bird is a welcome visitor in the spring and summer in the eastern half of the country. Learn...

Many ducks are already migrating toward their breeding grounds. Here are some of the types of ducks that you are...

Learn all about the pyrrhuloxia, or desert cardinal, a bird found in the Southwest. Experts describe what this species looks...

Learn about the beautiful, but uncommon, blue grosbeaks, including where to find them, what they eat and how to identify...

Pine grosbeaks are a common species in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This tame oversized finch adds color...

Learn how to identify Nashville warblers. See what these tiny, active songbirds look like, learn about their habitat and what...

Even casual birders get excited during warbler migration season! Try these tips to identify the most warblers this spring.