Before you start identifying vireos, you need to stop confusing them with other similar families of songbirds.

These quirky birds spend their summers decked out in fluorescent bill plates, extravagant headdresses, and tangerine perfume—and they pass the time with rambunctious sex parties.

An illustrious birder outlines the highs (and lows) of chasing these songbirds of summer.

Baby birds are about to be on the loose, but identifying them can be tricky.

Audubon’s chief scientist recounts his trek to the threatened Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the last havens for one of the rarest birds in North America.

Some bird guides eschew words for more literal translations of a bird's song, but doing so ignores the point of mnemonic devices: aiding memory.

Capturing songs and calls can open a whole new level of birding—but equipment can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Knowing this species opens the door to a whole new world of birds.

There are a variety of behaviors birds display when they feel threatened. Understanding them will make you a more responsible birder.

Cheers to the cardinals, the chickadees, the jays, and yes, even to the grackles I pretend to ignore.