Birding

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 their...

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...

From their feathers to feet, learn more about the major features of bird anatomy and what makes these fascinating animals...

Discover why some birds flock together with other species during winter and learn how to spot mixed flock behavior for...

Birding experts reveal whether it's OK to freeze and thaw hummingbird sugar water for feeders, and how to care for...

Is bacon fat safe to add to bird suet? Find out what the birding experts say, plus get tips on...

Is it titmice or titmouses? What is the correct plural of titmouse? Learn what to say if you see a...

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

Welcome a new flock of birds that eat peanuts! You’ll be impressed with the species you’ll attract by offering peanuts...

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

If you want to feed suet to birds, you need to know how to clean a suet bird feeder. Get...

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...

If you see a small red bird in your backyard, you might think it's a cardinal. But take another look,...

Go beyond binoculars and field guides and ramp up your game with the coolest new bird watching gear and birding...

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

These common insect eating birds munch on butterflies, bees, mosquitoes, ants and more.

There are some big benefits of serving black oil sunflower seeds in your backyard. Plus, see which birds love these...

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

Save money on your favorite hobby with these cheap ways to attract more birds Get creative to make budget feeders...

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

Learn about the epic hummingbird migration feats of these tiny birds. The diminutive creatures undertake great journeys in spring and...

Did you spot a small brown bird? Look at these photos of brown birds found across North America to help...

It's always exciting to see a white bird, whether in your yard or on the beach. From egrets to snowy...

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

Finding a green bird is a unique sighting! Discover the green birds you might spot, including green herons, green jays...