Birding

Learn what an eastern bluebird looks like and sounds like, what this bird eats, and where you can find one.

Learn what an eastern kingbird looks like and where to spot one. Plus, discover how they boldly battle larger birds...

See what features to look for on a Lincoln's sparrow. Then learn where to find this bird and what its...

Learn what a house sparrow looks like, what foods this bird eats, what it sounds like, and why birders don't...

See what a male and female dark-eyed junco looks like. Plus learn about their nests and diet, and hear what...

Learn all about the white-throated sparrow. Our birding experts reveal what these sparrows look like, sound like and what they...

Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...

Set out a tray feeder filled with sunflower seeds to attract an evening grosbeak. In winter, these yellow grosbeaks wander...

Seeing—or hearing—a summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but that doesn’t always make them easy...

Attract a nectar-loving orchard oriole to your yard with fruit. Learn their range, favorite foods, and what the male and...

Spot a Bullock's oriole in the western U.S. during breeding season. Learn what the males and females look like and...

Many western birds look somewhat familiar to eastern birders. Take a look at some common western birds and their eastern...

The brown thrasher is an excellent mimic and sings more than 1,000 tunes. Learn how to spot these secretive songbirds.

If you hear owl sounds in your neighborhood, it’s likely a great horned owl. Learn about their size, wingspan, nests,...

Learn where you can see a green jay, plus what the birds look like, what they eat, and more about...

Find and attract a verdin in southwestern scrublands. Plus, learn about verdin nests, see what verdins look like, and...

Learn what a mountain chickadee looks like and sounds like, where to find one, and how to attract one to...

Invite the nimble red-breasted nuthatch to your feeders with sunflower seeds and suet. These active birds are entertaining to watch.

Get to know the lazuli bunting and where to find this bird. Learn what males and females look like and...

The resilient redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders. This small bird can handle the coldest temperatures in winter.

Learn what an indigo bunting looks like and sounds like. Plus, see the range map to help find you find...

Learn what an eastern phoebe looks like and what its song sounds like. Find out what these birds eat and...

If you find a bird nest near your door, an abandoned bird nest with eggs, or if you see a...

Learn what a Cooper's hawk looks like and sounds like, where to find one. Plus find out where this raptor...

We all hear birds that sing during the day, but what about birds that sing at night? Here's why some...

The loggerhead shrike is a cardinal-size songbird, native to North America, that acts more like a bird of prey. Learn...

Learn what a double-crested cormorant looks like, what the bird eats, and where to find one. Then find out if...

The happy trills of a native chipping sparrow can be heard from coast to coast. Bring this cheerful summer bird...

What gives a white hummingbird unique plumage? Learn the factors behind white hummingbird feathers and if albino hummingbirds are rare.