Explore Birds

Sandhill Crane.
Sandhill Crane Migration & Courtship
April 15, 2020 — Spring is in the air, and that means two things for Sandhill Cranes...
Marsh Wren.
Marsh Wren
January 20, 2020 — A musically talented marsh-dweller.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Mockingbird
October 30, 2019 — There's more to this flying copycat than meets the eye . . . or ear.
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
The Netflix Show 鈥楾uca & Bertie鈥 Is a Major Hit, Thanks to Its Bird-Inspired Creator
June 26, 2019 — Behind its trippy style and talking animals, there鈥檚 a surreal familiarity to Lisa Hanawalt鈥檚 universe. We asked the artist and writer about its origins.
7 Hummingbirds That Wear Pants With Flair (Plus One Bonus)
December 14, 2018 — Meet the "puffleg鈥 birds of the Latin American tropics, covered in feathers all the way down.
Are Birds Actually Government-Issued Drones? So Says a New Conspiracy Theory Making Waves (and Money)
November 16, 2018 — Hatched by a 20-year-old college student, the Birds Aren鈥檛 Real movement has drawn intrigue and scorn on Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter.
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food鈥攆or photography or simple enjoyment鈥攃an be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
When You Should鈥攁nd Should Not鈥擱escue Baby Birds
May 02, 2018 — It鈥檚 not uncommon to find young birds away from their nests during spring and summer. But should you help them? That depends.
Get to Know These 20 Common Birds
January 31, 2018 — Want to put names to species you regularly see? Start with this beginner's guide.