Explore all 50 US state birds with our comprehensive guide. Learn about each official state bird's characteristics, habitat, and the history behind their selection as state symbols.

Towering over wetlands worldwide, this elegant wader strikes an imposing figure with its snowy plumage and dagger-like bill. The Great White Egret is a striking, tall, wading bird with pure white ...

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 ...

This hawk-like raptor is a master of deception, mimicking larger birds to scare off potential predators while specialising in hunting wasps and bees. The European Honey-buzzard is a large raptor with ...

Nest-building is a complicated business, and there’s no “one size fits all” design. Some species work together, while for others either the male or female takes control, from selecting a site, ...

Anyone who has taken a few moments to watch birds feeding in a yard, swimming on a lake or soaring overhead will have noticed the remarkable diversity in bird behavior and how birds are adapted to ...

This gentle, pale-grey dove has spread across continents, adapting to diverse habitats from bustling cities to quiet countryside. The Eurasian Collared Dove is a medium-sized dove with a pale ...

Known as the jewel of the garden, and North America's most common hummingbird, this tiny, vibrant bird, can sip nectar from over 1,000 flowers a day. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a tiny, ...

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 ...

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

This tiny tree-tapper brings a burst of life to woodlands with its rapid drumming and acrobatic foraging skills. The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a diminutive bird, measuring just 14-16 cm in length.

Soaring majestically across vast landscapes, this powerful raptor commands the skies with its impressive wingspan and keen hunting skills. The Golden Eagle is a majestic raptor with dark brown plumage ...