Bird Identification

Birds

A green and blue bird is any passerine or near-passerine species that displays both green and blue coloration in its plumage. These colors commonly arise from a mix of structura...

wildlife-species

In Ohio, vultures are large, often misunderstood birds commonly seen soaring in rural fields and suburban skies. Two species dominate the state: the turkey vulture and the black...

Birds

New birds refer to recently arrived, first-documented, or newly described individuals and populations that enter a defined area or list. This guide explains how to identify new...

wildlife

Across Alaska’s remote tundra, boreal forest, and coastal cliffs, people have long reported sightings of unusually large birds and ongoing questions about which species truly...

Wildlife and Conservation

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a large North American bird of prey and the national emblem of the United States. Recognizable by its white head and tail contrastin...

Birds

The black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) is a large wader recognizable by its long, straight bill, slightly uptipped at the tip, and a striking pattern in flight. In basic plumag...

Guides And Explainers

America’s state birds form a durable emblematic framework that links civic pride, natural history, and conservation awareness. Each state selected an official bird through var...

bird-identification

A blue jay is most often confused with blue species that share its size, crest, and white markings. Look for a combination of bright blue, white throat and chest, a bold black n...