Dark-eyed juncos are small birds that can be found in many parts of North America. They are beautiful birds with striking black and white feathers and bright red eyes.  They are also a great...

Blue jays can add a stunning pop of blue to your backyard. But before you can enjoy their plumage, you have to create a yard that they want to visit.  To attract blue jays to your yard, start by...

A native of Texas and the northern parts of Mexico, the golden-fronted woodpecker is a distinctive-looking bird, with its striped bodies and splashes of gold. After getting in trouble with humans...

Some birds can leave the nest the day after hatching, while others have to wait for half a year.  Why is this? Is it related to size, climate, or something else? Well, it turns out that larger...

Bird feeders can help you attract colorful birds to your yard, but they also attract other types of wildlife. The type of pests your feeders vary from one type of bird feeder to another, but most...

Sparrows live all over the U.S. in large numbers. In fact, the U.S. is home to over thirty species of sparrow. To attract sparrows, build them a safe environment. Food like grains, seeds, and...