Birding / Wild Birds: Most Popular Articles
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Types of Birds
Describes the general types of birds found in the United States and Canada, organized by avian orders.
Describes the general types of birds found in the United States and Canada, organized by avian orders.
Bird Identification
Introduces basic bird identification techniques for the beginning birder.
Introduces basic bird identification techniques for the beginning birder.
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.
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.
Can I Shoot Crows
Answers the question of the legality of shooting crows.
Answers the question of the legality of shooting crows.
Hummingbird Gardens
Describes the coevolution between flowering plants and hummingbirds and advises how to attract hummingbirds with plants.
Describes the coevolution between flowering plants and hummingbirds and advises how to attract hummingbirds with plants.
Repel Ants
Describes a simple solution for repeling ants from hummingbird feeders
Describes a simple solution for repeling ants from hummingbird feeders
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bird Photos Gallery
Gallery of wild bird photos submitted by About.com users.
Gallery of wild bird photos submitted by About.com users.
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.
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.
Cooper's Hawk
Photo of a Cooper's Hawk.
Photo of a Cooper's Hawk.
White-winged Dove
Photo of a White-winged Dove submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a White-winged Dove submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
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.
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.
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.
Submitting Bird Photos
Describes how to submit photos to the bird photos galleries.
Describes how to submit photos to the bird photos galleries.
Killdeer
Photo of a Killdeer.
Photo of a Killdeer.
Turkey Vulture
Photo of a Turkey Vulture submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Turkey Vulture submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Mourning Dove
Photo of a Mourning Dove.
Photo of a Mourning Dove.
Sandhill Cranes
Photo of Sandhill Cranes.
Photo of Sandhill Cranes.
American Crow
Photo of an American Crow submitted by Mary Royston.
Photo of an American Crow submitted by Mary Royston.
Inca Doves
Photo of Inca Doves.
Photo of Inca Doves.
Hummingbird Photo Gallery
Photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Red-tailed Hawk
Photo a Red-tailed Hawk.
Photo a Red-tailed Hawk.
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.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Black Vulture
Photo of a Black Vulture.
Photo of a Black Vulture.
Pileated Woodpecker
Photo of a Pileated Woodpecker.
Photo of a Pileated Woodpecker.
White-winged Doves
Photo of White-winged Doves.
Photo of White-winged Doves.
Chipping Sparrow
Photo of a Chipping Sparrow submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Chipping Sparrow submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
House Finch
Photo of a House Finch submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a House Finch submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Barn Owl
Photo of a Barn Owl.
Photo of a Barn Owl.
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.
Downy Woodpecker
Photo of a Downy Woodpecker.
Photo of a Downy Woodpecker.
Northern Cardinal
Photo of a Northern Cardinal submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Northern Cardinal submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Osprey
Photo of an Osprey.
Photo of an Osprey.
Blue Jay
Photo of a Blue Jay.
Photo of a Blue Jay.
MBTA
Brief summary of the federal law that protects most wild bird species in the United States.
Brief summary of the federal law that protects most wild bird species in the United States.
Rufous Hummingbird Nest
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird Nest.
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird Nest.
Barred Owl and Blue Jay
Photo of a Barred Owl and a Blue Jay.
Photo of a Barred Owl and a Blue Jay.
Common Raven
Photo of a Common Raven.
Photo of a Common Raven.
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.
Cedar Waxwing
Phtot of a Cedar Waxwing submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Phtot of a Cedar Waxwing submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Carolina Chickadee
Photo of a Carolina Chickadee submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Carolina Chickadee submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
What is a Bird?
Describes the basic features of birds.
Describes the basic features of birds.
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.
Rufous Hummingbird
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird.
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird.
Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers
Photo of Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers
Photo of Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers
Swallows
Describes the North American representatives of the swallow family - the Hirundinidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the swallow family - the Hirundinidae.
Great-horned Owl
Photo of a Great-horned Owl.
Photo of a Great-horned Owl.
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
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.
Hairy Woodpecker
Photo of a Hairy Woodpecker.
Photo of a Hairy Woodpecker.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Barred Owl
Photo of a Barred Owl.
Photo of a Barred Owl.
Western Bluebird
Photo of a Western Bluebird.
Photo of a Western Bluebird.
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.
Corvids Photo Gallery - Crows and Relatives
Photo of a Common Raven.
Photo of a Common Raven.
Gray Jays
Photo of Gray Jays.
Photo of Gray Jays.
Purple Finch
Photo of a Purple Finch.
Photo of a Purple Finch.
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.
House Finch Nest
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Mountain Chickadee
Photo of a Mountain Chickadee
Photo of a Mountain Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Photo of a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Photo of a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Photo of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Photo of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Dark-eyed Junco
Photo of a Dark-eyed Junco.
Photo of a Dark-eyed Junco.
Aquatic Birds Photo Gallery
Photos of birds associated with aquatic habitats.
Photos of birds associated with aquatic habitats.
American Robin nestlings
Photo of American Robin nestlings.
Photo of American Robin nestlings.
Indigo Bunting
Photo of an Indigo Bunting.
Photo of an Indigo Bunting.
Domesticated American Robin
Photo of a domesticated American Robin.
Photo of a domesticated American Robin.
Orange-crowned Warbler
Photo of an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Photo of an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Spotted Towhee
Photo of a Spotted Towhee.
Photo of a Spotted Towhee.
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.
American Robin Nestlings
Photos of American Robin Nestlings.
Photos of American Robin Nestlings.
Mockingbird mobbing a crow.
Photo of a mockingbird mobbing a crow.
Photo of a mockingbird mobbing a crow.
Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
Little Blue Heron
Photo of a Little Blue Heron.
Photo of a Little Blue Heron.
Brown Pelican
Photo of a Brown Pelican.
Photo of a Brown Pelican.
Ethics
Provides guidelines for practicing good birding ethics.
Provides guidelines for practicing good birding ethics.
Australian Pelicans
Photo of Australian Pelicans.
Photo of Australian Pelicans.
American Robin adult and nestlings
Photo of an American Robin adult and nestlings.
Photo of an American Robin adult and nestlings.
American Goldfinches
Photo of American Goldfinches.
Photo of American Goldfinches.
House Finches
Photo of a female and male House Finch.
Photo of a female and male House Finch.
Red-breasted Grosbeak
Photo of a Red-breasted Grosbeak
Photo of a Red-breasted Grosbeak
Say's Phoebe
Introduces the Say's Phoebe -- a medium-sized flycatcher. Describes the Say's Phoebe's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Say's Phoebe -- a medium-sized flycatcher. Describes the Say's Phoebe's appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Carolina Wren
Photo of a Carolina Wren.
Photo of a Carolina Wren.
Snowy Egret
Snowy Egret displaying breeding plumage
Snowy Egret displaying breeding plumage
Great Gray Owl
Photo of a Great Gray Owl.
Photo of a Great Gray Owl.
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.
Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers
Describes how to distinguish between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
Describes how to distinguish between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
Incubating Female House Finch
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Eastern Wood-PeeWee
Photo of an Eastern Wood-PeeWee.
Photo of an Eastern Wood-PeeWee.
Brown-headed Cowbird
Photo of a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Photo of a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Cliff Swallow
Photo of a Cliff Swallow.
Photo of a Cliff Swallow.
Laughing Gull
Photo of a Laughing Gull.
Photo of a Laughing Gull.
Purple Gallinule
Photo of a Purple Gallinule.
Photo of a Purple Gallinule.
Common Moorhen
Photo of a Common Moorhen
Photo of a Common Moorhen
Bushtit Nest
Photos of a Bushtit Nest.
Photos of a Bushtit Nest.
Rufous Hummingbird Nest.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Photos of avian reproductive biology.
Prothonotary Warbler
Photo of a Prothonotary Warbler.
Photo of a Prothonotary Warbler.
Tricolored Heron
Photo of a Tricolored Heron.
Photo of a Tricolored Heron.
Wrens
Describes the North American representatives of the wren family - the Troglodytidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the wren family - the Troglodytidae.
Black-capped Chickadee
Photo of a Black-capped Chickadee.
Photo of a Black-capped Chickadee.
White-crowned Sparrow
Photo of a White-crowned Sparrow.
Photo of a White-crowned Sparrow.
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.
Townsend's Warbler
Photo of a Townsend's Warbler.
Photo of a Townsend's Warbler.
Eastern Towhee
Photo of an Eastern Towhee.
Photo of an Eastern Towhee.
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.
Flycatchers
Provides definition for the term flycatcher and describes this group of birds
Provides definition for the term flycatcher and describes this group of birds
Birding / Wild Birds - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
Avian Reproductive Biology Photo Gallery
Photos of an incubating American Robin.
Photos of an incubating American Robin.
European Starling
Photo of a European Starling.
Photo of a European Starling.
Mallard
Photo of Mallards.
Photo of Mallards.
Western Grebe
Photo of a Western Grebe.
Photo of a Western Grebe.
Mobbing
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Bird Baths - Different Types o
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 Embezeridae - one of the types of songbirds.
Describes the general characteristics of sparrows - the Family Embezeridae - one of the types of songbirds.
Northern Shovelers
Photos of Northern Shovelers.
Photos of Northern Shovelers.
Green Heron
Photo of a Green Heron submitted by Glenn Barnes.
Photo of a Green Heron submitted by Glenn Barnes.
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.
Birding / Wild Birds - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
An index of Profiles for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
Tufted Titmouse
Photo of a Tufted Titmouse.
Photo of a Tufted Titmouse.
American Robin Adult and Nestlings
Photos of American Robin Adult and Nestlings.
Photos of American Robin Adult and Nestlings.
Songbird
Defines the birding term songbird.
Defines the birding term songbird.
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.
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.
Bushtit Collecting Nesting Material.
Photo of a Bushtit collecting nesting material.
Photo of a Bushtit collecting nesting material.
Tyrant Flycatchers
Describes the general characteristics of the tyrant flycatchers - the Family Tyrannidae - one of the types of suboscine passerines.
Describes the general characteristics of the tyrant flycatchers - the Family Tyrannidae - one of the types of suboscine passerines.
Parts of a Passerine Image 3
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird.
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird.
Parts of a Passerine Image 4
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird
Parts of a Passerine Image 1
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird.
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird.
Sparrow
Defines the common birding term "sparrow" used to describe a group of birds.
Defines the common birding term "sparrow" used to describe a group of birds.
Cattle Egret
Photo of a Cattle Egret.
Photo of a Cattle Egret.
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
Estuary
Provides definition for an estuary and describes this type of habitat.
Provides definition for an estuary and describes this type of habitat.
Parts of a Passerine Image 2
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird.
One of the images in a series depicting the different parts of a passerine bird.
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.
Swan Geese
Photo of Swan Geese.
Photo of Swan Geese.
Great Egret
Photo of a Great Egret.
Photo of a Great Egret.