This map shows the combined distribution of all species in the Parulidae (New World Warblers) family.

With its booming belly laugh and striking blue wings, this charismatic kingfisher can be found across the Australian outback, hunting from treetop perches. The Blue-winged Kookaburra is a large ...

This stunning red and black goose migrates vast distances from Arctic Russia to wintering grounds in Eastern Europe, where flocks of up to 50,000 birds create spectacular displays against winter skies ...

Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

Bird migration has captured our imagination throughout history, although a solid understanding of avian movements has remained elusive until relatively recently. Modern science and technology have ...

Like ourselves, birds need to sleep to rest, recover from their activities, and remove waste built up in the brain. The way they sleep is actually pretty similar to ourselves, although these ...

A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...

Browse our growing list of species guides to learn all about birds.

Browse our growing list of species guides to learn all about birds.

Marvel at nature's fastest birds, breaking speed records in air, on land, and in water.

Browse our growing list of species guides to learn all about birds.

We don’t often associate birds with intelligence, but you might be surprised to learn that several species are known to use tools when feeding. While birds’ bills and feet are often highly developed ...