Dapperly dressed in black, white, and glacial gray, the Northern Shrike might pass as any other songbird. But don’t be fooled ...

Species like Roseate Spoonbills and American Flamingos are unforgettable. Learn to identify every pink bird you might spot in ...

Common over much of the continent is the little Chipping Sparrow. Originally a bird of open pine woods and edges, it has adapted well to altered landscapes. It now nests in gardens and parks in many ...

In open country of the west, the Western Kingbird is often seen perched on roadside fences and wires, flying out to snap up insects or to harass ravens, hawks, or other large birds that stray too ...

The Ridgway's Rail is a close relative of the Clapper Rail of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, and was considered part of the same species until recently. It has a patchy distribution in salt marshes of ...

The Research Ranch is a 7,734-acre grassland sanctuary, research station, ecological reference site, and conservation action center in the Sky Islands region of southeastern Arizona. Here, we work to ...

The Seabird Institute advances hemispheric conservation action for seabirds through cutting edge science and habitat stewardship, initiatives to engage and educate a diverse community of advocates, ...

One of the most numerous and widespread diving ducks in North America, especially on inland waters. Can be very active when feeding, diving and surfacing repeatedly. In winter often seen on lakes and ...

Despite its plain appearance, this flycatcher is often a favorite among eastern birdwatchers. It is among the earliest of migrants, bringing hope that spring is at hand. Seemingly quite tame, the ...

An odd little diver, the main North American representative of the group of stiff-tailed ducks, with spiky tail feathers that are often cocked up in the air. Usually, the Ruddy Duck is lethargic and ...

The Belted Kingfisher is widespread across most of North America but wanders widely, sometimes found in Britian, Ireland, Hawaii, Galapagos Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and the Netherlands. It is ...

The only representative of a distinctive tropical family that is found in the United States. The Plain Chachalaca is common in a limited area of southern Texas, where their flocks live in thickets or ...