Birding

When you spot a beautiful woodpecker that doesn’t act like one, there’s a good chance it is the agile and...

Learn the difference between bird songs and calls, and find out how birds learn to sing their distinctive, notable sounds.

Find out what robins eat in all seasons. Attract robins with their favorite foods and learn if you can bring...

If you spotted a duck with unique coloring it might be a domestic mallard. See what the birding experts say...

Experts explain why a bird is pecking at its reflection in a window or mirror and how you can stop...

The Rivoli's hummingbird is a striking, shimmery flier. Learn how to identify these gorgeous birds and why their name was...

Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to...

A research study reveals a hummingbird's large eyes see the world in a wider range of brilliant colors than people...

Male birds get all the attention, but female birds are just as beautiful. See how many you can identify in...

A painted bunting sports a rainbow of colors. Learn what males and females look like, what they eat, and what...

Get answers to your most commonly asked questions about feeding hummingbirds and hummingbird behavior from birding experts.

Birds can fly, but they also perch, run, swim and more. Walk this way and learn why bird feet and...

Grow bird-friendly plants for food and shelter. For bird landscaping, include berry bushes, evergreens, flowering trees and native plants.

Plant sunflowers and other native birdseed plants to feed backyard birds. Native plants also host caterpillars and butterflies.

Northern cardinals are one of the few birds with male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song sounds like...

Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the...

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush, a bird known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...

How long do hummingbirds live? What determines their survival? Here's how old the hummingbirds in your yard grow to be—and...

Are your backyard birds squabbling over seed? Learn why birds face off at your feeders—and how to promote peace in...

We reveal the 2023 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest grand prize winner. Learn the story behind the unique butterfly and...

From those in captivity to the feathered friends at your feeders, learn how long birds live, and what factors affect...

Find out what a Costa's hummingbird looks like. Also discover the southwestern range where you can see this tiny yet...

Do northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.

Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...

You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...

Learn the key field marks to identify a Tennessee warbler, and where to look for these birds during migration and...

Learn all about a woodpecker uses its tongue and the beak to capture insects. Also find out how a woodpecker...

Wondering how to make hummingbird nectar to fill your feeders? Get the simple DIY recipe for homemade hummingbird nectar.

This duck species is easy to identify once you spot its heavy bill. Northern shoveler ducks are dabblers, filter-feeding on...