Birding / Wild Birds: Most Popular Articles
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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
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.
Repel Ants
Describes a simple solution for repeling ants from hummingbird feeders
Describes a simple solution for repeling ants from hummingbird feeders
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.
Bird Identification
Introduces basic bird identification techniques for the beginning birder.
Introduces basic bird identification techniques for the beginning birder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bird Photos Gallery
Gallery of wild bird photos submitted by About.com readers.
Gallery of wild bird photos submitted by About.com readers.
What is a Bird?
Describes the basic features of birds.
Describes the basic features of birds.
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.
Chipping Sparrow
Photo of a Chipping Sparrow submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Chipping Sparrow submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Cedar Waxwing
Phtot of a Cedar Waxwing submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Phtot of a Cedar Waxwing submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
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.
Cooper's Hawk
Photo of a Cooper's Hawk submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Cooper's Hawk submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Pileated Woodpecker
Phtoto of a Pileated Woodpecker submitted by Mary Royston (e-mail: nammy9@sbcglobal.net).
Phtoto of a Pileated Woodpecker submitted by Mary Royston (e-mail: nammy9@sbcglobal.net).
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.
House Finch
Photo of a House Finch submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a House Finch submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Carolina Chickadee
Photo of a Carolina Chickadee submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Carolina Chickadee submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
American Crow
Photo of an American Crow submitted by Mary Royston(e-mail: nammy9@sbcglobal.net).
Photo of an American Crow submitted by Mary Royston(e-mail: nammy9@sbcglobal.net).
White-winged Dove
Photo of a White-winged Dove submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a White-winged Dove submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Northern Cardinal
Photo of a Northern Cardinal submitted by Mary Royston.
Photo of a Northern Cardinal submitted by Mary Royston.
Downy Woodpecker
Photo of a Downy Woodpecker submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Downy Woodpecker submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Killdeer
Photo of a Killdeer.
Photo of a Killdeer.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Introduces the Red-bellied Woodpecker and describes the Red-bellied Woodpecker’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Introduces the Red-bellied Woodpecker and describes the Red-bellied Woodpecker’s appearance, habitat, sounds, behavior, reproduction, food habits, vital statistics, and migration.
Blue Jay
Photo of a Blue Jay.
Photo of a Blue Jay.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Indigo Bunting
Photo of an Indigo Bunting.
Photo of an Indigo Bunting.
Inca Doves
Photo of Inca Doves.
Photo of Inca Doves.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Photo of a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Photo of a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Turkey Vulture
Photo of a Turkey Vulture submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
Photo of a Turkey Vulture submitted by Rosa Hatfield.
American Robin nestlings
Photo of American Robin nestlings.
Photo of American Robin nestlings.
Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers
Describes how to distinguish between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
Describes how to distinguish between Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
Mountain Chickadee
Photo of a Mountain Chickadee
Photo of a Mountain Chickadee
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.
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.
Purple Finch
Photo of a Purple Finch.
Photo of a Purple Finch.
House Sparrow
Photo of a House Sparrow.
Photo of a House Sparrow.
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.
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
House Finches
Photo of a female and male House Finch.
Photo of a female and male House Finch.
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.
Purple Gallinule
Photo of a Purple Gallinule.
Photo of a Purple Gallinule.
Sandhill Cranes
Photo of Sandhill Cranes.
Photo of Sandhill Cranes.
Black Vulture
Photo of a Black Vulture.
Photo of a Black Vulture.
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.
Spotted Towhee
Photo of a Spotted Towhee.
Photo of a Spotted Towhee.
Barn Owl
Photo of a Barn Owl.
Photo of a Barn Owl.
Red-breasted Grosbeak
Photo of a Red-breasted Grosbeak
Photo of a Red-breasted Grosbeak
Mobbing
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
American Robin adult and nestlings
Photo of an American Robin adult and nestlings.
Photo of an American Robin adult and nestlings.
Australian Pelicans
Photo of Australian Pelicans.
Photo of Australian Pelicans.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Photo of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Photo of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Carolina Wren
Photo of a Carolina Wren.
Photo of a Carolina Wren.
Great Gray Owl
Photo of a Great Gray Owl.
Photo of a Great Gray Owl.
American Robin
Photo of a domesticated American Robin.
Photo of a domesticated American Robin.
Barred Owl and Blue Jay
Photo of a Barred Owl and a Blue Jay.
Photo of a Barred Owl and a Blue Jay.
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.
Domesticated American Robin
Photo of a domesticated American Robin.
Photo of a domesticated American Robin.
Barred Owl
Photo of a Barred Owl.
Photo of a Barred Owl.
Double-crested Cormorant
Photo of a Double-crested Cormorant.
Photo of a Double-crested Cormorant.
Dark-eyed Junco
Photo of a Dark-eyed Junco.
Photo of a Dark-eyed Junco.
Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
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.
Common Moorhen
Photo of a Common Moorhen
Photo of a Common Moorhen
Cliff Swallow
Photo of a Cliff Swallow.
Photo of a Cliff Swallow.
Green Heron
Photo of a Green Heron.
Photo of a Green Heron.
American Goldfinches
Photo of a American Goldfinches.
Photo of a American Goldfinches.
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.
Mourning Dove
Photo of a Mourning Dove.
Photo of a Mourning Dove.
Swan Geese
Photo of Swan Geese.
Photo of Swan Geese.
Tricolored Heron
Photo of a Tricolored Heron.
Photo of a Tricolored Heron.
Cattle Egret
Photo of a Cattle Egret.
Photo of a Cattle Egret.
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.
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.
Little Blue Heron
Photo of a Little Blue Heron.
Photo of a Little Blue Heron.
Submitting Bird Photos
Describes how to submit photos to the bird photos gallery.
Describes how to submit photos to the bird photos gallery.
White-winged Doves
Photo of White-winged Doves.
Photo of White-winged Doves.
Mallard
Photo of Mallards.
Photo of Mallards.
Mockingbird mobbing a crow.
Photo of a mockingbird mobbing a crow.
Photo of a mockingbird mobbing a crow.
Western Bluebird
Photo of a Western Bluebird.
Photo of a Western Bluebird.
Laughing Gull
Photo of a Laughing Gull.
Photo of a Laughing Gull.
Wrens
Describes the North American representatives of the wren family - the Troglodytidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the wren family - the Troglodytidae.
Eastern Wood-PeeWee
Photo of an Eastern Wood-PeeWee.
Photo of an Eastern Wood-PeeWee.
Great Egret
Photo of a Great Egret.
Photo of a Great Egret.
Bird Baths - Different 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.
Rufous Hummingbird
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird.
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird.
Snowy Egret
Photo of a Snowy Egret.
Photo of a Snowy Egret.
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.
Brown-headed Cowbird
Photo of a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Photo of a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Scarlet Tanager
Gallery of wild bird photos submitted by About.com users.
Gallery of wild bird photos submitted by About.com users.
Great-horned Owl
Photo of a Great-horned Owl.
Photo of a Great-horned Owl.
American Avocet
Photo of an American Avocet.
Photo of an American Avocet.
Osprey
Photo of an Osprey
Photo of an Osprey
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.
Prothonotary Warbler
Photo of a Prothonotary Warbler.
Photo of a Prothonotary Warbler.
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.
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.
Orange-crowned Warbler
Photo of an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Photo of an Orange-crowned Warbler.
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.
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 Embezeridae - one of the types of songbirds.
Describes the general characteristics of sparrows - the Family Embezeridae - one of the types of songbirds.
Swallows
Describes the North American representatives of the swallow family - the Hirundinidae.
Describes the North American representatives of the swallow family - the Hirundinidae.
Songbird
Defines the birding term songbird.
Defines the birding term songbird.
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.
Ethics
Provides guidelines for practicing good birding ethics.
Provides guidelines for practicing good birding ethics.
Robin adult and nestlings
Photo of an American Robin adult and nestlings.
Photo of an American Robin adult and nestlings.
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
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.
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.
Townsend's Warbler
Photo of a Townsend's Warbler.
Photo of a Townsend's Warbler.
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 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
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.
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.
Estuary
Provides definition for an estuary and describes this type of habitat.
Provides definition for an estuary and describes this type of habitat.
What is Birding?
Introduces to the potential beginning birder birding as a hobby and introduces some of the benefits of birding.
Introduces to the potential beginning birder birding as a hobby and introduces some of the benefits of birding.
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.
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 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.
Parts of a Passerine Image 7
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.
Mimics
Defines bird mimics.
Defines bird mimics.
Parts of a Passerine Image 6
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.
Birding / Wild Birds - Articles
An index of Articles for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
An index of Articles for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
Birding / Wild Birds - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
Birding / Wild Birds - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
An index of GuideReviews for the Birding / Wild Birds guide site.
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.
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
About - Birding / Wild Birds Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.