Ornithologist Bruce Beehler tracks down what he calls the “Magnificent Seven,” a charismatic group of migratory birds, in his ...

Despite the name, these invasive birds are not actually sparrows but weaver finches, related to other weavers in Africa and elsewhere. European Starling Starlings, which are from Europe and Asia, ...

As North America emerges from winter, hummingbirds are embarking on great migrations that could pass through your area soon. The small birds, known for their long beaks and ultra-fast wings that make ...

The American Kestrel, North America’s smallest and most colorful falcon, has been steadily declining since the 1970s. Despite ...

colder gray-buff upperpart markings in winter, and a different voice. One of the most abundant birds in North America, the red-winged’s count was estimated at 190 million in the mid-1970s.

In North America, birds typically fly south for the winter before food is less available during the colder months, then back north in the spring to take advantage of growing insect populations ...

This species’ often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of human-dominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of North American birds. Polytypic.

In North America, birds typically fly south for the winter before food is less available during the colder months, then back north in the spring to take advantage of growing insect populations ...