Explore Birds

October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.

October 05, 2020 — From deep within the Smithsonian, the world’s first forensic ornithologist cracked cases, busted criminals, and changed the course of aviation—making the skies safer for us all.

July 28, 2020 — They might be one of our most common birds, but there is plenty you don't know about this thrush. (Yep, it's a thrush.)

July 02, 2020 — A modified dialect of male song began in a local population in western Canada and, in two decades, traveled to birds more than 1,800 miles away.

June 02, 2020 — Learn how to tell if a bird really needs your help, and what you should do if it does.

May 29, 2020 — Learn how planting native plants can help pollinators in your backyard.

May 28, 2020 — Attract native mason bees by building a place for them to nest.

May 21, 2020 — Warmer weather is on its way—and so are migrant hummers returning from their southern wintering grounds to their summer breeding ranges. Here’s a regional guide for when they should arrive and the food they’re seeking.

May 20, 2020 — A guide to identifying Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies and their intergrades.

May 07, 2020 — Watch Rufous and Broad-tailed hummingbirds face off for dominance!