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A Ruffed Grouse stands on a mossy rock at dawn flapping his wings, evident by motion blur.
Here’s How Ruffed Grouse Make That Wild Drumming Sound—and How to Hear it for Yourself
March 27, 2026 — The secretive game bird’s unique courtship display is a treat for birders and a boon for science.
Bird Behavior
A Blue Jay spreads its wings and takes off from the top of a snowy pine tree.
10 Fun Facts About the Blue Jay
March 17, 2026 — Wait—who did you think planted all those forests across North America?
A Northern Cardinal hovering in front of a window fighting its reflection.
Why Birds Attack Windows and Mirrors—and How You Can Stop Them
March 10, 2026 — Have an aggressive bird obsessed with its own reflection? Protect it and your property with these simple tips.
A House Wren perches on a wooden fence post holding a bug in its beak.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern House Wren
February 05, 2026 — This little bird is a fighter with major pipes—and it probably lives in your neighborhood.
A wild Muscovy Duck flying close over the surface of blue water.
What's the Difference Between Wild and Domestic Muscovy Ducks?
January 29, 2026 — The strange, bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.
Bird Identificiation
A slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco stands on top of a small mound of snow.
10 Fun Facts About the Dark-eyed Junco
January 22, 2026 — Juncos are a feeder favorite across the country—but do you know which version you have?
A Northern Mockingbird hovers around a Crested Caracara perched on a fence post.
What Type of Bird Is That? Start With These Basic Bird Groups
January 14, 2026 — The first step to identifying a bird is knowing the different types of common birds you can see.
Birding 101
A macaw eating a green chili pepper its holding in its claw.
Hot Take—Seems Like Birds Can Taste Spice After All
December 23, 2025 — Peppers in the wild grow only so spicy, and new research suggests that may be to satisfy avian palates.
Bird Science
A Common Grackle vocalizes with its beak wide open and wings outstretched, perching on a cattail.
10 Fun Facts About the Common Grackle
December 10, 2025 — Scrappy, adaptable, and cosmopolitan, this blackbird is a survivor worth celebrating.
A person's hands sort through small bones and bits of fur with a toothpick on a white surface.
Where Do Owl Pellets Actually Come From? Inside the Unusual Business of Bird Barf
December 02, 2025 — From roost to retail, a network of field scouts and suppliers collect and process the regurgitated balls of bones that students dissect in science classrooms across the country.
Bird Science