-
Common along the Pacific Coast in all seasons, the Anna’s Hummingbird sports iridescent green feathers and rose-colored throat and crown. The courtship ritual includes the male's high, swooping dives.
-
Up to 4.7 inches in length, the Blue-throated Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird found north of Mexico. Spot them as far north as southeastern Arizona and southern New Mexico.
-
The Broad-billed Hummingbird's elongated bill and tongue make it well suited for drinking nectar from flowers or for nabbing flying insects. Typically, this jewel-toned little bird ranges as far north as southeastern Arizona.
-
Rufous Hummingbirds can be found in southern Alaska down through a large part of the western U.S. and Mexico. Watch out, other hummingbirds! The feisty Rufous is not afraid to chase away even the bigger guys.
-
Rufous Hummingbirds can be found in southern Alaska down through a large part of the western U.S. and Mexico. Watch out, other hummingbirds! The feisty Rufous is not afraid to chase away even the bigger guys.
-
The American Goldfinch is the state bird of Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington, but you can also find it in weedy fields, forest edges, orchards, and backyards across the entire continental U.S. and southern Canada.
-
The American Goldfinch is the state bird of Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington, but you can also find them in weedy fields, forest edges, orchards, and backyards across the continental U.S. and southern Canada.
-
With its black and orange plumage, the Baltimore Oriole is a real dazzler. Spring breeding grounds extend from central Canada to the eastern U.S. By midsummer, these medium-sized songbirds take off for Florida, Central America, and points south.
-
With their striped markings, Black-and-white Warblers are easy to spot — and their early appearance is a sure sign that spring birding has started. They build cup-shaped nests on the ground, and can be aggressive in protecting their territory.
-
Black-capped Chickadees are cute, curious, and quick to discover the bird feeder. They are commonly found across the northern half of the continental U.S. and southern half of Canada, and into parts Alaska as well.
-
Black-capped Chickadees are cute, curious, and quick to discover the bird feeder. They are commonly found across the northern half of the continental U.S. and southern half of Canada, and into parts Alaska as well.
-
As loud as they are colorful, Blue Jays are considered intelligent and can sometimes be aggressive. Their diet is varied, and they are particularly fond of acorns.
-
-
Cedar Waxwings — named for the red, waxy tips on their wing feathers — are always up for a dinner party, gathering in large flocks to dine on berries and conversing in high, thin whistles.
-
-
With yellow cap and reddish streaks down the sides of its white breast, the Chestnut-sided Warbler looks dressed up and ready to snack on insects.
