American Robin - First Signal of Spring
One of the first North American birds to return in the spring.
Bald Eagles Make a Comeback
While our national symbol was in danger of extinction throughout most of its range 25 years ago, the Bald Eagle has made a tremendous comeback, its populations greatly improving in numbers in recent years.
A Bit of Red - Mistletoe Birds
Discover these beautiful tiny Australian birds who are dependent on the berries of the mistletoe plant.
Birds of Australia - The Black Palm Cockatoo
Loud, large, and elegant, the Palm Cockatoo is a fascinating resident of Australia. These huge black cockatoos are the largest cockatoos.
Birds of Australia - The Black Swan
Almost entirely black, this swan has been associated with the Aborginal people of Australia.
California Condors - Teetering on the Edge of Extinction
California Condors, huge soaring scavengers, once lived across North America. Now these birds are almost extinct, with scientists fighting to keep this species alive in the wild. What makes these birds unique? What happened to cause them to almost die out? And what is being done to bring back the California Condors to the wild?
Can I Have Another Fish? Pelicans of the World
Learn about and see photos of the eight species of pelicans in the world.
Cranes n' Planes - Sandhill Cranes Make it Back to Canada from Florida
Heart-warming story of special Sandhill cranes led to Florida last fall by people flying ultralites. Will they find their way home, by themselves, this spring?
The Elegant Whooping Crane
Tallest bird in North America - only 183 alive.
Fairy Tale Swans
Birds that inspire stories and were once hunted almost to extinction, learn all about Trumpeter Swans.
A Flash of Red - The Northern Cardinal
A sturdy friendly bird with a happy song.
Ghostly Barn Owls
On every continent except Antarctica, an owl who does not hoot.
A Glimpse into the World of Ravens
Read about some personal experiences with these extremely intelligent birds.
A Good Tern - Arctic, That Is
Following summer from pole to pole.
Have You Seen a Hawk Lately?
Hawk trivia plus gorgeous photos of ten species of hawks.
Hazel Bazemore Hawk Watch
Here come the hawks!
Indigo Bunting - Songbird Extraordinaire
Beautiful small birds who use the stars for navigation.
Intelligent Crows
Extremely intelligent yet feared, mistrusted, or hated.
Interview with Nancy Newfield about Hummingbirds
Banding, hummingbirds, myths, and more.
Kookaburra - The Laughing Jackass
A kingfisher with the most famous laugh of all!
A Little Wail in the Dark - Screech Owl
Only 8 inches tall, these distinctive owls neither hoot nor screech.
Loons
Birds with the mysterious and eerie calls.
Magnificent Trumpeter Swans
A wildlife success story and inspiration for fairy tales.
Monk Parakeets in the U.S. Today
Originally pet birds in the U.S., a number have established huge feral colonies.
Nature's Little Jewels - Hummingbirds
Tiny and brilliant birds to lure to your landscape.
Oh Dear! It's Lonely Here! - The Spix's Macaw
Learn about this rarest of all birds! Only one exists in the wild.
Peregrine Falcons
The fastest birds in the air!
Piping Plovers
These attractive shorebirds are being threatened since they live in the same areas people are using more and more.
Puffins - Clowns of the Sea
Sturdy little sea birds, shaped like a triangle, with unusual colorful grooved beaks and bright orange feet.
Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpeckers
About the size of the common cardinal, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker only has about 1% of its habitat left. While other woodpeckers bore out cavities in dead trees where the wood is rotten and soft, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker is the only one which excavates cavities exclusively in living pine trees.
Birds of Australia - The Tawny Frogmouth
Big-mouthed noctural bird that is a master of deception, looking like a bunch of dry leaves, bark and twigs.
Wild Turkeys
A swift runner, wary, and a keeper of harems!
Wood Storks
Bald and huge, learn about these graceful fliers.
