Spring is a delightful time, with warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and both year-round and migratory birds settling in for a new breeding season.  That means that they will be building...

Finches are a very well-known group of seed-eating birds with solid, stubby bills, short legs, and stocky bodies. You may be familiar with them from your local neighborhood or further afield. If...

Anyone who has hummingbird feeders in their yard probably noticed the same behavior from hummingbirds: they can be surprisingly aggressive.  With their tiny size and flashy feathers, these...

Male and female cardinals are easily identified due to their differences in coloration. However, these beautiful songbirds have other differences that are unique to their gender. Take a look at...

Hummingbirds are a much-loved tiny bird found throughout most of the United States. They are beautiful and agile flyers that frequently visit backyard nectar feeders and gardens full of...

Iowa is home to 7 different woodpecker species, that vary quite a lot in their way of living. Woodpeckers are important members of forest ecosystems, playing crucial roles in controlling insect...