Types of Eagles: A Complete Guide
There are around sixty types of eagles worldwide, but only two in North America: the bald and golden eagle. Learn the main eagle groups and how to tell them apart.
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Rufous Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Migration Guide
The rufous hummingbird makes the longest migration relative to body size of any bird on Earth, and is famous for its fiery orange color and feisty temper.
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Types of Hawks: A Complete Guide
Most types of hawks are soaring buteos like the red-tailed hawk or agile accipiters like Cooper’s hawk. Learn common hawk species and how to tell them apart.
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Anna’s Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Behavior Guide
Anna’s hummingbird is the only common hummingbird that overwinters across much of the Pacific coast, famous for its rose-pink head and dramatic dive display.
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Types of Woodpeckers: A Complete Guide
There are over twenty types of woodpeckers in North America, from the tiny downy to the huge pileated. Learn common woodpecker species and how to tell them apart.
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird: Identification, Range, and Migration Guide
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only breeding hummingbird across most of the eastern United States, famous for its nonstop Gulf of Mexico crossing.
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Hawk vs Eagle: Identification Differences Explained
Hawks and eagles are both large soaring raptors, but size, beak, and prey preference set them clearly apart once you know what to look for.
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Types of Owls: A Complete Guide
There are around nineteen types of owls in North America, from the great horned owl to the tiny saw-whet owl. Learn common owl species and how to tell them apart.
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Hawk vs Falcon: Key Differences Explained
Hawks and falcons look similar in flight, but differ in wing shape, hunting style, speed, and even the shape of their beak.
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Female Hummingbird: Identification Guide
The female hummingbird is green above and pale below, lacking the male’s bright throat patch. Learn how to identify a female hummingbird and tell her from the male.
