The largest owl in North America and the most common, the great horned owl may look like the wise, old owl in storybooks and children’s cartoons, but this bird is a fierce predator. The great...

The rufous hummingbird is a delightfully intriguing little hummingbird.  Named for its brilliant flame-like coloring, this bird is ready for a fight. As one of the most aggressive hummingbirds,...

American goldfinches are vividly colored birds that almost anyone in the U.S. can see from their backyard. If you love watching for these birds, check out this list for 19 more birds like the...

Downy woodpeckers (Dryobates pubescens) are delightfully small woodpeckers. They often visit backyard bird feeders and are widespread in the United States.   These birds, affectionately called...

Hummingbirds are some of the smallest bird species in the world; their size is one of their most defining traits. They can delicately sip nectar from flowers, and can fly so quickly that they’re...

Pine siskins and sparrows are types of birds that are very small and usually dull brown or gray in color. But at a quick glance, they may be hard to tell apart. However, there are many differences...