Backyard Birding in Central India to Beat Lockdown

An Indian nature photographer finds solace in the birds viewed from his balcony.

Ashok Biswal

Meet the Mountain Chickadee

Fascinating facts about a lesser-known relative of the black-capped chickadee.

Lisa Ballard

Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird

With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?

Justine E. Hausheer

Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show

Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.

Matthew L. Miller

Hate Birding Lists? Try A Yard List

Yard lists are an understated and unsung birding pleasure. Here’s everything you need to know about them.

Justine E. Hausheer

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys

A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.

The Editors

Owling: A Field Guide to Finding Winter Owls

Here’s how to enjoy the winter owl show in your neighborhood.

Matthew L. Miller

A Field Guide to The Feral Parrots of the US

The US is home to dozens of feral parrot species. Here's a quick guide to identifying the most common birds.

Justine E. Hausheer

Why Do Little Birds Mob Big Birds?

Small, angry birds take on big predators – and live. Why?

Matthew L. Miller

When Fish Eat Birds

The pike that ate an eagle. A cod that barfs up black ducks. And other true fish stories.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Bizarre American Bittern

The American Bittern may look nondescript, but it’s full of surprises. Learn more about one of the more unusual marsh denizens.

Kelsey Roseth

No Binoculars Allowed: Learning to Bird By Ear

On a mission to learn bird calls, one nature nerd does the unthinkable… bird without binoculars. (Sort of.)

Justine E. Hausheer