Andrew Del-Colle

Digital Editorial Director, Audubon magazine

Articles by Andrew Del-Colle

A Northern Mockingbird hovers around a Crested Caracara perched on a fence post.
What Type of Bird Is That?
January 14, 2026 — See a bird but have no idea what bird you actually saw? Start with this list of common avian categories.
Birding 101
A vibrant Hooded Oriole perches in a branch covered in bright orange-yellow flowers.
17 Orange Birds in the U.S.—ID Tips and Where to Find Them
October 20, 2025 — From orioles and warblers to hummingbirds and thrushes, these striking species brighten up any day.
About Birds
A Red-headed Woodpecker clings to the side of a mossy tree, its beak wide open holding a large nut.
Discover Every Woodpecker in North America—Where They Live and Fun Facts
September 26, 2025 — Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S. woodpecker species with this quick primer.
About Birds
A roadrunner leaps off the edge of a rock with its long tail pointed straight up.
A Bird You Need to See: the Greater Roadrunner
July 01, 2025 — Spotting this speedy desert dweller in the wild is about as surreal as birding gets.
Birding Advice
A person looks up at a tree with binoculars while the person next to her points up at it.
How to Help Others Quickly Locate a Bird in a Tree
June 10, 2025 — Follow these simple steps to avoid a miscommunication meltdown and ensure everyone gets a look.
Birding Advice
A Vermilion Flycatcher splashes the surface of water with a fish in its beak.
‘Oh, Wow!’—Stunning Photos Offer First Known Proof of Vermilion Flycatchers Fishing
March 12, 2025 — An Arizona photographer’s images of Vermilion Flycatchers and Black Phoebes catching and eating fish—and one unlucky lizard—provide a rare glimpse into a little-known side of both birds.
Bird Behavior
A Red-flanked Bluetail perches on a thin branch against a green background.
How Rare Is That Rare Bird?
September 23, 2024 — When you consider all the factors that go into the unlikeliest vagrant sightings, it makes you wonder ...
Birding News
‘The Birds That Audubon Missed' Provides New Insights Into the Age of Avian Discovery in America
May 09, 2024 — In his latest book, bird expert Kenn Kaufman focuses on the species that evaded John James Audubon and his peers to explore an exhilarating yet knotty era in ornithology. Read on to learn more about the book and for a Q&A with the author.
Books
Bug Out With the Birds by Finding an Insect Hatch
March 29, 2024 — Want to observe a colorful array of hungry avians? Check out one of these hatches.
News
A round, fluffy-looking owl sits in a tree hollow in the falling snow.
How Do Birds Cope With Cold Winter Weather?
January 24, 2024 — From fluffing up to hunkering down, birds rely on these survival strategies when the temperature dips.
Bird Questions and Facts