Birding

Although New Zealand does not have many indigenous mammals, it has a vast array of native birds. From the long beaked flightless kiwi to the once nearly extinct black robin, New Zealand is an...

The black-capped chickadee was designated the Maine state bird in 1927. It is a seemingly happy-go-lucky bird that brings cheer to the people that it encounters with its friendly and acrobatic...

Learn how to identify the Black Capped Chickadee when backyard winter birding, in this free video clip.

Learn how to identify the Black-throated Blue Warbler by its distinctive bird song & calls in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn the songs & calls of the Black-capped Chickadee in this free online video tutorial on how to identify birds by ear.

A chickadee is a small song bird that can be found all over the United States. One of the things that bird watchers quickly discover is that the name chickadee is a broad term that is used to...

The Black-Necked Stilt is a striking bird with its red legs and black and white body. Learn how and where to spot this distinctive looking bird by following these simple steps.

The Razorbill is a large Auk that lives over and near the Atlantic Ocean. This striking black and white bird is easy to identify and spot if you know what to look for.

The Great Kiskadee is a large, brightly colored, aggressive member of the flycatcher family commonly found in the subtropics and tropics of the western hemisphere. Follow these steps to help you...

The American Golden Plover migrates farther than any other bird in North America. If you want to learn how to spot an American Golden Plover, here's what you need to know.

The Black Skimmer gets its name from how it skims over a water surface with its bill looking for food. Follow these easy steps to find a Black Skimmer in estuaries, salt marshes, bays and beaches.

The Black-Footed Albatross is a large seabird that is often found in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only dark colored Albatross in its range. If you want to know how to identify the Black-Footed...

The Black-Crowned Night Heron is the most widespread Heron in the entire world. It lives on five continents around the world. If you want to know how to spot a Black-Crowned Night Heron, here's...

Black Vultures are aggressive, scavenging birds. Vultures are distinctive looking, but telling Black Vultures from other vultures can be tricky. Here's what to look for.

American Avocets are large shorebirds that have a graceful appearance as they wade through water. American Avocets can be easy birds to identify if you know their distinct characteristics. Here is...

Orchard Orioles, a common type of oriole, reside in eastern North America. They aren't black and orange like many other orioles, but you easily can identify these birds by following these steps.

In the western half of North America, if you see a black and orange bird perched on a shade tree or flying around in a park, you probably have seen Bullock's Oriole. However, to positively...

The Thrush bird is a small forest loving bird with several species to identify. While they vary in shape, size and color, the Thrush share similar diets, habits and living conditions. Find...

The Tern is a bird that spends most of its days at sea forging for food. While they vary in appearance, the many varieties of Terns are all water loving birds who eat mostly fish. They soar...