Bird Identification

There are several types of quail in North America, from the northern bobwhite to the California quail. Learn common quail species, how to ID them, and how to attract quail.

North America has three types of vultures: the turkey vulture, black vulture, and California condor. Learn how to tell them apart and why vultures are important.

There are several types of falcons in North America, from the American kestrel to the peregrine. Learn common falcon species, how to ID them, and how they differ from hawks.

Several types of yellow birds live in North America, from the goldfinch to the yellow warbler. Learn common yellow bird species, how to ID them, and why birds are yellow.

Several types of red birds live in North America, from the cardinal to the scarlet tanager. Learn common red bird species, how to tell them apart, and why birds are red.

There are dozens of types of warblers in North America, from the yellow warbler to the American redstart. Learn common warbler species and how to tell them apart.

There are several types of black birds in North America, from crows and ravens to grackles and blackbirds. Learn common black bird species and how to tell them apart.

There are several types of herons in North America, from the great blue heron to the snowy egret. Learn common heron species and how to tell them apart.

There are several types of swallows in North America, from the barn swallow to the purple martin. Learn common swallow species, how to ID them, and how to attract them.

Several birds are mistaken for crows, from ravens to grackles and starlings. Learn the top crow lookalikes and how to tell them apart from real crows.