The strikingly blue indigo bunting is an abundant songbird that is a sight to behold and wonder to hear.  Males are the only ones to sing, and they each have a unique song. Males also share a...

The painted bunting is one of the most colorful birds native to North America. It has distinct patches of red, blue, and green all over its body along with dark wings. But the U.S. has plenty of...

The violet-crowned hummingbird is unlike other hummingbirds often seen in the United States. With a glittering violet crown, a brilliant white underbelly, and a missing colorful throat patch, they...

North American raptors don’t typically travel in flocks, but the broad-winged hawk is not your typical bird. This small bird of prey is one of the continent’s most common hawks. It is often...

The pyrrhuloxia is an interesting bird that is often mistaken as a discolored northern cardinal. This gray and red highlighted-feathered bird has a wispy head crest and parrot-like bill. While...

It is common knowledge that a hummingbird’s diet consists of nectar, as they’re frequently seen hovering and drinking from flowering plants and feeders. If you watch a hummingbird's movements...