Learn how to identify backyard birds with this complete beginner’s guide. Bird ID basics: size, shape, color, behavior, habitat, sound. Easy step-by-step method.

Complete winter bird feeding guide: what to feed, when to start, best winter foods, heated bird baths, winter-hardy birds, and proven cold weather strategies.

Complete guide to White-Breasted Nuthatch identification, range, diet, the famous upside-down walking, and how to attract nuthatches to your backyard.

Complete guide to American Goldfinch identification, range, diet, behavior, why they breed so late, and how to attract goldfinches to your backyard.

Complete guide to Eastern Bluebird identification, range, diet, behavior, the famous nest box success story, and how to attract bluebirds to your backyard.

Complete guide to House Finch identification, range, diet, behavior, breeding, and how to attract them. Why they range from coast to coast across North America.

Complete guide to Dark-Eyed Junco identification, range, diet, behavior, the famous ‘snowbird,’ and how to attract Juncos to your backyard. Photos and field marks.

Complete guide to Black-Capped Chickadee identification, range, diet, behavior, nesting, vocalizations, and how to attract them. The brave winter feeder bird.

Complete guide to Red-Bellied Woodpecker identification, range, diet, behavior, nesting, vocalizations, and how to attract them. Why the name is misleading.

Complete guide to Tufted Titmouse identification, range, diet, behavior, nesting, vocalizations, and how to attract them to your backyard. Photos and field marks.