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Species Guides: In-Depth Profiles of Birds Around the World

Magellanic Woodpecker: How to Find Patagonia's Largest Woodpecker

How to find Patagonia's largest woodpecker by sound, habitat and site.

Male Magellanic Woodpecker with red head clinging to a lenga tree trunk in Patagonia

Magellanic Penguin Colony Guide: Punta Tombo, Seno Otway, Isla Magdalena, and Martillo Island Compared

The honest comparison guide to Patagonia's four main Magellanic Penguin colonies. What each offers, when to go, and which is right for you.

Magellanic Penguins standing together in a coastal Patagonian colony

Indigo Bunting in Spring: When It Arrives, Where to Find It, and What It Really Is

Indigo Buntings arrive late April through May. Here's when and where to find them.

Vivid blue male Indigo Bunting singing from a tall bare branch in spring

How to Spot Black-browed Albatross from Shore in Puerto Natales, Chile

The only guide to spotting Black-browed Albatross from shore in Puerto Natales. Learn the exact wind conditions, best viewpoint — no ferry required.

Black-browed Albatross gliding low over the water off Puerto Natales, Chile

How to Find Shorebirds in Flooded Agricultural Fields in Spring

Find spring shorebirds in flooded fields using water depth and scope technique.

Shorebirds feeding in a shallow, flooded agricultural field during spring migration

How to Attract Rose-breasted Grosbeaks to Your Feeder

How to attract Rose-breasted Grosbeaks: seed setup, feeder type, and native plants.

Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak feeding on black oil sunflower seeds at a backyard feeder

How American Goldfinches Change Color in Spring: A Week-by-Week Guide

The American Goldfinch spring molt runs February through May. Here's the week-by-week guide.

American Goldfinch transitioning from drab winter plumage to bright yellow breeding colors

Great Horned Owl Night Hunting Guide: Calls, Prey, and Habitat

A complete guide to the great horned owl: calls, hunting behavior, prey, habitat, and tips for finding this powerful raptor in winter woodlands.

Great Horned Owl perched on a branch at dusk with yellow eyes fixed on prey

Giant Petrels of Puerto Natales: Where and How to Spot Them

Where and how to find Southern Giant Petrels in Puerto Natales, Chile. The Costanera hotspot, fishery outflow feeding, wind conditions for close encounters.

Giant Petrel gliding low over the waters of the Puerto Natales fjord

Common Loon Lakeside Habits and Calls: A Complete Guide

Learn about common loon calls, diving behavior, breeding habits, and migration. A complete guide for birders watching loons on Canadian lakes and coastal waters.

Common Loon swimming on a still northern lake at sunrise

Chilean Flamingo in Patagonia: Where to See Them, When, and Why December Changes Everything

Where to see Chilean Flamingo in Patagonia, site by site.

Chilean Flamingos wading in a shallow, high-altitude Patagonian lagoon

Canada Jay Camp Robber Ecology: Food Caching, Boreal Habitat, and Where to Find Them

Learn about Canada jay food caching, boreal forest habitat, early breeding behavior, and the best places to see this friendly corvid on winter trails across Canada.

Canada Jay perched on a snowy spruce branch in boreal forest habitat

Blue Jay Habitat, Diet, and Calls: The Smartest Bird at Your Feeder

Discover blue jay habitat, diet, calls, and intelligence. Learn why this corvid is one of North America's smartest birds and how to attract it to your feeder.

Blue Jay perched on an oak branch showing its bright blue and white plumage

Birding Ushuaia: The Complete Guide to the World's Most Southerly Birding City

The complete zone by zone birding guide to Ushuaia. Waterfront, national park, Isla Martillo, and Paso Garibaldi covered with species lists and timing advice.

Harbor of Ushuaia with snow-capped mountains rising behind the Tierra del Fuego coastline

Birding From the Bus in Patagonia: The Ultimate Way to Spot Lesser Rhea

Long-distance bus travel is unavoidable in Patagonia, but it’s also one of the best birding opportunities. Learn how to spot Lesser Rhea, condors, flamingos, geese,

Lesser Rheas running across open Patagonian steppe seen from the roadside