Bonanza Bird #14: Red-shouldered Hawk

Today's new Birdorable Bonanza bird is a national species with its honored country right there in its name. Its the colorful, bold, charismatic Venezuelan Troupial! The Venezuelan Troupial is a strikingly colorful bird and, as noted, the national bird of Venezuela. Easily recognized by its vibrant plumage and...

When it comes to baby birds, most people think of the word "chick" as a catch-all term. And while "chick" works for nearly all bird species, some types of birds have unique names for their young. These special terms often come from traditional falconry, farming, or...

The tanagers are a family of songbirds found across the Americas. These small birds tend to be colorful; often males are more brightly plumaged than females. Tanagers in name only? There are four species of tanager found in North America. These are the Western Tanager, Summer Tanager,

Do you know what TUTI means? It is the four-letter code used by birders and bird banders for the Tufted Titmouse, one of the cutest birds found in Canada and the United States and a common backyard feeder bird. This adorable titmouse design is a sort...