Birding / Wild Birds: Most Popular Articles
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Types of Birds - Avian Orders.
Describes the types of birds found in the United States and Canada, organized by avian orders - the broadest and most general taxonomic category of birds.
Describes the types of birds found in the United States and Canada, organized by avian orders - the broadest and most general taxonomic category of birds.
Types of Wild Bird Feeder Food
Describes some common foods that attract wild birds.
Describes some common foods that attract wild birds.
Build a Bird Box
Step-by-step description of how to build a bird box.
Step-by-step description of how to build a bird box.
Types of Birds - Classificatio
Describes the different types of birds according to taxonomic hierarchy - one of the most useful methods of distinguishing the different types of birds. Classification levels in the taxonomic hierarchy of birds includes the following ranks: orders, families, and species.
Describes the different types of birds according to taxonomic hierarchy - one of the most useful methods of distinguishing the different types of birds. Classification levels in the taxonomic hierarchy of birds includes the following ranks: orders, families, and species.
Bird Identification
Introduces basic bird identification techniques for the beginning birder.
Introduces basic bird identification techniques for the beginning birder.
Build a Bird Feeder
Shows how to build a simple, squirrel-proof platform bird feeder.
Shows how to build a simple, squirrel-proof platform bird feeder.
Types of Birds - Avian Species
Numerous types of birds are profiled at the species level. The species level of classification represents the narrowest level of classifying the different types of birds. The species level is also less abstract than higher levels of classification, and most frequently answers the question: "What type of bird is that?".
Numerous types of birds are profiled at the species level. The species level of classification represents the narrowest level of classifying the different types of birds. The species level is also less abstract than higher levels of classification, and most frequently answers the question: "What type of bird is that?".
Bird Baths - Types
Bird baths are a great way to attract wild birds. Describes the range of bird bath types and features.
Bird baths are a great way to attract wild birds. Describes the range of bird bath types and features.
Types of Birds - Families
The family level of classification is most useful for describing types of birds in avian orders with many families.
The family level of classification is most useful for describing types of birds in avian orders with many families.
Types of Bird Feeders
Describes an array of different bird feeders useful for attracting wild birds.
Describes an array of different bird feeders useful for attracting wild birds.
Hummingbird Gardens
Advises how to attract hummingbirds with plants and describes the coevolution between flowering plants and hummingbirds.
Advises how to attract hummingbirds with plants and describes the coevolution between flowering plants and hummingbirds.
American White Pelican
Introduces the American White Pelican and describes the American White Pelican's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the American White Pelican and describes the American White Pelican's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Peterson Review
Reviews the new Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of North America.
Reviews the new Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of North America.
What is a Bird?
Describes the basic features of birds.
Describes the basic features of birds.
Brown Pelican
Introduces the Brown Pelican and describes the Brown Pelican's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Brown Pelican and describes the Brown Pelican's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Choosing Binoculars
Provides guidance for choosing the best birding binoculars for the beginning birder. Important considerations for choosing the best birding binoculars include magnification, field of view, brightness, weight, and price.
Provides guidance for choosing the best birding binoculars for the beginning birder. Important considerations for choosing the best birding binoculars include magnification, field of view, brightness, weight, and price.
Repel Ants
Suggests a simple solution for repelling ants from hummingbird feeders
Suggests a simple solution for repelling ants from hummingbird feeders
Perky Pet Hummingbird Feeder
Reviews the Perky Pet Pinch-waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder.
Reviews the Perky Pet Pinch-waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder.
Rescue Wild Birds
Provides advice on how to safely rescue injured or orphaned wild birds.
Provides advice on how to safely rescue injured or orphaned wild birds.
Guides
Provides advice to the beginnig birder for selecting and purchasing a bird identification book.
Provides advice to the beginnig birder for selecting and purchasing a bird identification book.
Finches
Describes the general characteristics of finches - the Family Fringillidae - one of the types of songbirds.
Describes the general characteristics of finches - the Family Fringillidae - one of the types of songbirds.
What is Birding?
Introduces birding as a hobby as well as some of the benefits of birding.
Introduces birding as a hobby as well as some of the benefits of birding.
Barn Swallow
Introduces the Barn Swallow and describes the Barn Swallow's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Barn Swallow and describes the Barn Swallow's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Submitting Bird Photos
Describes how to submit bird pictures to the bird pictures galleries.
Describes how to submit bird pictures to the bird pictures galleries.
White-winged Doves
Photo of White-winged Doves.
Photo of White-winged Doves.
White-winged Dove
Photo of a White-winged Dove submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a White-winged Dove submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Find Local Birds
List some common ways to find local birds and birding resources.
List some common ways to find local birds and birding resources.
Inca Doves
Photo of Inca Doves.
Photo of Inca Doves.
Bird Photography
Taking great bird photos can be very satisfying and a source of great pride – but it is not always easy to accomplish. These few simple recommendation may help to improve the photos of beginning bird photographers.
Taking great bird photos can be very satisfying and a source of great pride – but it is not always easy to accomplish. These few simple recommendation may help to improve the photos of beginning bird photographers.
American Robin
Introduces the American Robin and describes the American Robin's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the American Robin and describes the American Robin's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Hummingbird Photo Gallery
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird.
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird.
Common Loon
Introduces the Common Loon and describes the Common Loon’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Common Loon and describes the Common Loon’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Hooded Oriole
Introduces the Hooded Oriole and describes the Hooded Oriole's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Hooded Oriole and describes the Hooded Oriole's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
House Sparrow
Introduces the House Sparrow and describes the House Sparrow's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the House Sparrow and describes the House Sparrow's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Mallard
Introduces the Mallard and describes the Mallard's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Mallard and describes the Mallard's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Window Collisions
Describes the problem of bird-window collisions, and recommends simple steps to reduce the massive scope of this problem.
Describes the problem of bird-window collisions, and recommends simple steps to reduce the massive scope of this problem.
Mourning Dove
Photo of a Mourning Dove.
Photo of a Mourning Dove.
Black-and-white Warbler
Introduces the Black-and-white Warbler and describes the Black-and-white Warbler's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Black-and-white Warbler and describes the Black-and-white Warbler's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Franciscan Missions Feeder
Reviews the Franciscan Missions hopper-style bird feeder.
Reviews the Franciscan Missions hopper-style bird feeder.
Aquatic Birds Photo Gallery
Photos of birds associated with aquatic habitats.
Photos of birds associated with aquatic habitats.
Fox Sparrow
Introduces the Fox Sparrow and describes the Fox Sparrow's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Fox Sparrow and describes the Fox Sparrow's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Northern Mockingbird
Introduces the Northern Mockingbird and describes the Northern Mockingbird's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Northern Mockingbird and describes the Northern Mockingbird's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Turkey Vulture
Introduces the Turkey Vulture and describes the Turkey Vulture's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Turkey Vulture and describes the Turkey Vulture's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Northern Cardinal
Pictures of a Northern Cardinal.
Pictures of a Northern Cardinal.
Elegant Trogon
Introduces the Elegant Trogon and describes the Elegant Trogon's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration
Introduces the Elegant Trogon and describes the Elegant Trogon's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration
Cooper's Hawk
Photo of a Cooper's Hawk.
Photo of a Cooper's Hawk.
American Avocet
Introduces the American Avocet and describes the American Avocet’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the American Avocet and describes the American Avocet’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Bushtit
Introduces the Bushtit and describes the Bushtit’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Bushtit and describes the Bushtit’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Great Blue Heron
Introduces the Great Blue Heron and describes the Great Blue Heron’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Great Blue Heron and describes the Great Blue Heron’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Gray Jay
Profiles Gray Jay, including appearance, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, migration, conservation, and where to find Gray Jays.
Profiles Gray Jay, including appearance, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, migration, conservation, and where to find Gray Jays.
Black Vulture
Photo of a Black Vulture.
Photo of a Black Vulture.
Crows and Ravens
Provides advice for the beginning birder how to distinguish crows and ravens.
Provides advice for the beginning birder how to distinguish crows and ravens.
Brown-headed Cowbird
Photo of a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Photo of a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Osprey
Photo of an Osprey.
Photo of an Osprey.
Red-tailed Hawk
Photo of a Red-tailed Hawk.
Photo of a Red-tailed Hawk.
Wood-Warblers
Describes the North American representatives of the wood-warbler family - the Parulidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the wood-warbler family - the Parulidae.
Why Birds Sing
Explains the different functions served by birdsong and other avian sounds.
Explains the different functions served by birdsong and other avian sounds.
Anna's Hummingbird
Photo of an Anna's Hummingbird.
Photo of an Anna's Hummingbird.
Burrowing Owl
Introduces the Burrowing Owl and describes the Burrowing Owl's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Burrowing Owl and describes the Burrowing Owl's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Indigo Bunting
Picture of an Indigo Bunting.
Picture of an Indigo Bunting.
Mountain Chickadee
Photo of a Mountain Chickadee
Photo of a Mountain Chickadee
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
American Goldfinches
Photo of American Goldfinches.
Photo of American Goldfinches.
Dark-eyed Junco
Picture of a Dark-eyed Junco.
Picture of a Dark-eyed Junco.
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
House Wren
Introduces the House Wren and describes the House Wren's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the House Wren and describes the House Wren's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Carolina Wren
Photo of a Carolina Wren.
Photo of a Carolina Wren.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Picture of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Picture of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak
House Finch
Photo of a House Finch
Photo of a House Finch
Acadian Flycatcher
Photo of an Acadian Flycatcher.
Photo of an Acadian Flycatcher.
Say's Phoebe
Photo of a Say's Phoebe.
Photo of a Say's Phoebe.
Mobbing
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Laughing Gull
Photo of a Laughing Gull.
Photo of a Laughing Gull.
Bird Baths
Bird baths are a great way to attract wild birds. Describes the range of bird bath types and features.
Bird baths are a great way to attract wild birds. Describes the range of bird bath types and features.
Sparrows
Describes the general characteristics of sparrows - the Family Emberizidae - one of the types of songbirds.
Describes the general characteristics of sparrows - the Family Emberizidae - one of the types of songbirds.
Birding-related Hobbies
Describes the close relationship between birding and a number of indoor and outdoor hobbies.
Describes the close relationship between birding and a number of indoor and outdoor hobbies.
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Photo of an Eastern Wood-Pewee.
Photo of an Eastern Wood-Pewee.
Barred Owl
Photo of a Barred Owl.
Photo of a Barred Owl.
Downy Woodpecker
Photo of a Downy Woodpecker.
Photo of a Downy Woodpecker.
House Finches
Photo of a female and male House Finch.
Photo of a female and male House Finch.
Carolina Chickadee
Photo of a Carolina Chickadee.
Photo of a Carolina Chickadee.
Red-winged Blackbird
Photo of a Red-winged Blackbird.
Photo of a Red-winged Blackbird.
Spot Birds
Provides basic advice for beginning birders for spotting birds in the field.
Provides basic advice for beginning birders for spotting birds in the field.
Turkey Vultures
Photo of Turkey Vultures.
Photo of Turkey Vultures.
Cedar Waxwing
Photo of a Cedar Waxwing submitted by Mary Royston (e-mail: nammy9@sbcglobal.net).
Photo of a Cedar Waxwing submitted by Mary Royston (e-mail: nammy9@sbcglobal.net).
Black-capped Chickadee
Photo of a Black-capped Chickadee.
Photo of a Black-capped Chickadee.
Purple Finch
Photo of a Purple Finch.
Photo of a Purple Finch.
Chipping Sparrow
Picture of a Chipping Sparrow.
Picture of a Chipping Sparrow.
Pileated Woodpecker
Photo of a Pileated Woodpecker.
Photo of a Pileated Woodpecker.
Great Gray Owl
Photo of a Great Gray Owl.
Photo of a Great Gray Owl.
Boreal forest
Introduces the boreal forest biome and it ecological significance. Discusses the importance of the boreal forest as habitat for a diversity of wildlife species including many migratory and resident birds.
Introduces the boreal forest biome and it ecological significance. Discusses the importance of the boreal forest as habitat for a diversity of wildlife species including many migratory and resident birds.
Life List
Introduces the utility of the life list and other notes take by birders.
Introduces the utility of the life list and other notes take by birders.
Western Grebe
Photo of a Western Grebe.
Photo of a Western Grebe.
Common Moorhen
Photo of a Common Moorhen
Photo of a Common Moorhen
Estuary
Provides definition for an estuary and describes this type of habitat.
Provides definition for an estuary and describes this type of habitat.
Swallows
Describes the North American representatives of the swallow family - the Hirundinidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the swallow family - the Hirundinidae.
Wrens
Describes the North American representatives of the wren family - the Troglodytidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the wren family - the Troglodytidae.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Can I Shoot Crows
Explores the legality of shooting crows.
Explores the legality of shooting crows.
Barn Owl
Photo of a Barn Owl.
Photo of a Barn Owl.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Photo of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Photo of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Vermilion Flycatcher
Vermilion Flycatcher
Vermilion Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Photo of a Western Kingbird.
Photo of a Western Kingbird.
Blue Jay
Photo of a Blue Jay.
Photo of a Blue Jay.
White-crowned Sparrow
Pictures of a White-crowned Sparrow.
Pictures of a White-crowned Sparrow.
Tufted Titmouse
Photo of a Tufted Titmouse.
Photo of a Tufted Titmouse.
European Starling
Photo of a European Starling.
Photo of a European Starling.
Scarlet Tanager
Picture of a Scarlet Tanager.
Picture of a Scarlet Tanager.
Cactus Wren
Photo of a Cactus Wren
Photo of a Cactus Wren
Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers
Describes how to distinguish between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
Describes how to distinguish between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
D.C. Birding
Describes three accessible birding spots in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area - one rural, one suburban, and one urban location.
Describes three accessible birding spots in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area - one rural, one suburban, and one urban location.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Photo of a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Photo of a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Cliff Swallow
Photo of a Cliff Swallow.
Photo of a Cliff Swallow.
Northern Bobwhite
Photo of a Northern Bobwhite.
Photo of a Northern Bobwhite.
Orange-crowned Warbler
Picture of an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Picture of an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Prothonotary Warbler
Picture of a Prothonotary Warbler.
Picture of a Prothonotary Warbler.
Spotted Towhee
Picture of a Spotted Towhee.
Picture of a Spotted Towhee.
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
U.S. Bird Law
A brief summary of the federal law that protects most wild bird species in the United States.
A brief summary of the federal law that protects most wild bird species in the United States.
Rufous Hummingbird Nest.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Great-horned Owl
Photo of a Great-horned Owl.
Photo of a Great-horned Owl.
Songbird
Defines the birding term songbird.
Defines the birding term songbird.
Warbler
Defines the common birding term "warbler" used to describe a group of birds.
Defines the common birding term "warbler" used to describe a group of birds.
American Robin Nestlings
Photos of American Robin Nestlings.
Photos of American Robin Nestlings.
House Finch Nest
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
American Robin Adult and Nestlings
Pictures of an American Robin Adult and Nestlings.
Pictures of an American Robin Adult and Nestlings.
Hairy Woodpecker
Photo of a Hairy Woodpecker.
Photo of a Hairy Woodpecker.
Corvids Photo Gallery - Crows and Relatives
Photo of a Common Raven.
Photo of a Common Raven.
Townsend's Warbler
Picture of a Townsend's Warbler.
Picture of a Townsend's Warbler.
Gambel's Quail
Picture of Gambel's Quail.
Picture of Gambel's Quail.
Western Bluebird
Photo of a Western Bluebird.
Photo of a Western Bluebird.
Arthur Morris book review
Reviews the Art of Bird Photography II, the companion to the classic Art of Bird Photography, both written by Arthur Morris.
Reviews the Art of Bird Photography II, the companion to the classic Art of Bird Photography, both written by Arthur Morris.
Nature's Way
Reviews the natural history book Nature's Way - Observations of a Good Earthkeeper
Reviews the natural history book Nature's Way - Observations of a Good Earthkeeper
Sandhill Cranes
Photo of Sandhill Cranes.
Photo of Sandhill Cranes.
Black and White Warbler
Photo of a Black and White Warbler.
Photo of a Black and White Warbler.
Painted Bunting
Picture of a Painted Bunting
Picture of a Painted Bunting
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Photo of a Yellow-rumped Warbler
Photo of a Yellow-rumped Warbler
Eastern Towhee
Picture of an Eastern Towhee.
Picture of an Eastern Towhee.
Gray Jays
Photo of Gray Jays.
Photo of Gray Jays.
Common Raven
Photo of a Common Raven.
Photo of a Common Raven.
Green Heron
Photo of a Green Heron.
Photo of a Green Heron.
Tricolored Heron
Photo of a Tricolored Heron.
Photo of a Tricolored Heron.
Bushtit Collecting Nesting Material.
Picture of a Bushtit collecting nesting material.
Picture of a Bushtit collecting nesting material.
Passerine
Defines the scientific term passerine used to classify a group of birds.
Defines the scientific term passerine used to classify a group of birds.
Little Blue Heron
Photo of a Little Blue Heron.
Photo of a Little Blue Heron.
Birding / Wild Birds - Before You Buy
An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
Mockingbird's Surprise
Describes the author's unusual experience with the imitative abilities of a mockingbird.
Describes the author's unusual experience with the imitative abilities of a mockingbird.