Species Guides: In-Depth Profiles of Birds Around the World
In-depth profiles of birds from around the world, covering identification, habitat, behavior and where to find each species.
Seabirds of the St. Lawrence Estuary: A Pelagic Trip That Is Not Pelagic
Puffins, phalaropes and jaegers within sight of shore, on water so rich that whales work it alongside the birds. Here is what comes past the boat on the St. Lawrence estuary, and how to name it in the five seconds you get.
Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding at Tadoussac: A Night With Quebec's Smallest Owl
Saw-whet owls are among the most common owls in the boreal forest and among the least seen. A banding night is the one reliable way to meet one, and it exists because researchers went out after dark and found a migration nobody knew was happening.
Little Egret in North America: A Third Old World Colonizer
Two Old World herons already colonized North America. The Little Egret is the third, still arriving as a rare vagrant, and with it we get to watch chapter one.
Cattle Egret in North America: An Old World Colonizer's Story
A tropical heron that crossed the Atlantic on its own and conquered a continent in a few decades, the Cattle Egret is now retreating at its northern edge. Here is the whole arc.
Glossy Ibis Range Expansion in North America
Two centuries ago there was one, shot in New Jersey. Today Glossy Ibis breeds to Maine. Here is how an Old World wader crossed the Atlantic and marched north, unevenly.
Birds That Hit Windows Most Often in North America
Some birds turn up at the glass far more than others. We name the species most often found after window strikes across North America, and how to recognize them.
Backyard Woodpeckers of North America: Who's Pecking Your House
The woodpeckers a North American homeowner actually meets, and how to connect the bird to the damage. Field marks, ranges, and the pecking habits that give each one away.
White-throated Caracara: How and Where to See It in Patagonia
The White-throated Caracara is one of Patagonia's most striking mountain raptors. We cover where it lives, the best places to see it, and practical tips for finding it in the field.
When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in Spring: A State-by-State Guide (2026)
When to put out hummingbird feeders in spring varies by state. Use our 2026 state-by-state timing table and live migration trackers to get your feeder ready.
When Do Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Arrive? A State-by-State Guide for Spring 2026
When do Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive in your state? Use our 2026 state-by-state arrival table, peak timing guide, and live migration trackers.
When Do Baltimore Orioles Return North in Spring?
Baltimore Orioles return north from April through May. Here's the state-by-state arrival guide.
Torrent Duck: How to Find Patagonia's Most Specialised River Bird
How to find Torrent Duck in Patagonia. Bridge stops, river structure, best sites.
The Hooded Grebe: Patagonia's Most Endangered Bird
The complete story of the Hooded Grebe — its discovery, catastrophic collapse, the threats driving it toward extinction, and the 2025 captive breeding breakthrough.
The Complete Northern Cardinal Identification and Habitat Guide
Learn how to identify the northern cardinal by crest, bill, and song. Discover habitat, range, and tips to attract these red birds to your backyard feeder.
The Andean Condor in Patagonia: Where to Find the King of the Sky
Everything you need to find Andean Condors in Patagonia, from Torres del Paine to Cerro Dorotea near Puerto Natales.
