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Explore wild birds in our guide, which includes hummingbirds, mockingbirds, and yellow warblers. Learn about the many birds you might find in your own backyard.

Anatomy of A Bird
Learn what you need to know to become
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American Coot
American coots are excellent swimmers and divers. More>>

American Crow
Crows may gather in roosts of over half a million birds. More>>

American Goldfinch
The bright yellow plumage of male birds give the American goldfinch its name. More>>

American Kestrel
American kestrels have become adapted to city life. More>>

American Robin
Robins can live to be 14 years old. More>>

Bald Eagle
In colonial times the bald eagle was a common site along both of America's coasts. More>>

Barn Swallow
As its name suggests the barn swallow frequently takes up residence in barns. More>>

Belted Kingfisher
Kingfishers are one of the few bird species where the female is more colorful than the male. More>>

Black-Capped Chickadee
Black-capped chickadees enjoy excavating nest cavities in the quaking aspen. More>>
Blue Jay
Blue jays frequent bird feeders, especially if oak trees are nearby. More>>

Brown Pelican
The brown pelican is the only dark pelican. More>>

Brown-Headed Cowbird
Referred to as brood parasites, brown-headed cowbirds lay their clutch in the nests of other birds. More>>

Canadian Goose
The size and color of Canadian geese can change according to their location. More>>

Chipping Sparrow
To create a comfortable bed for their offspring chipping sparrows at one time lined their nests with horsehair. More>>

Cooper's Hawk
Cooper’s hawks feed mainly on birds, which it chases relentlessly through the woods. More>>

Dark-Eyed Junco
Until recently the five variations of the dark-eyed junco were considered separate species. More>>

Double-Crested Cormorant
The word "cormorant" is derived from the Latin corvus marinus, meaning "sea crow." More>>

Downy Woodpecker
Downy woodpeckers should be considered social butterflies. More>>

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