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...
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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...
Orioles are beautiful birds with bold, contrasting feather colors, usually black and orange. Different species live across most of North America, though they’re very common on the East Coast. If...
Hummingbirds seem like small, delicate creatures with their thin beaks and iridescent feathers. They’re famous for sipping nectar from flowers, but they do have other nutritional needs. Do...