The blue grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) is a vibrantly blue-colored, finch-like bird. However, it is often identified first by its voice and not its color.  This bird commonly found in the...

The red-bellied woodpecker and the red-headed woodpecker both have red heads. This causes confusion about which bird is seen by birdwatchers. The belly of the red-bellied woodpecker is not...

If you are looking for a low-cost, peaceful activity that can be done anywhere, birdwatching is an excellent hobby to partake in. Also known as birding, birdwatching, is an increasingly popular...

Birds spend their lives flying from one place to another in search of food. In rare cases, they may inadvertently become trapped in places like your garage. The only thing on the bird's mind at...

Mohawks – or crests – have a functional role in birds. They generally help males attract and impress females during the breeding season, or serve for communication purposes. But it’s hard to...

Believe it or not, there aren’t too many small white birds out there – only a few animals developed the white coloring we know and love.  Most of these birds live in cold, snowy environments...