Birds

The oriole arrives like a burst of sunlight. With its brilliant orange and black plumage, its rich whistling song, and…

The loon is the voice of the northern wilderness. This striking black-and-white waterbird is famous for its haunting calls, the…

The kingfisher is a jewel of the riverbank. This small, brilliantly colored bird, flashing turquoise, orange, and cobalt as it…

The killdeer is a small plover with a big reputation. Named for its piercing “kill-deer, kill-deer” cry, this bird is…

Few sights in nature are as mesmerizing as a kestrel hovering in place. This small, colorful falcon faces into the…

The jacana is a bird that seems to walk on water. With extraordinarily long toes that spread its weight across…

The ibis is a bird of quiet grace and ancient mystery. With its long, downward-curving beak and elegant wading stride,…

The hornbill is impossible to forget once you have seen one. With its enormous curved beak topped by a striking…

Have you ever spotted a grosbeak at a feeder or heard its rich, robin-like song at dawn? These stocky songbirds…

The goshawk is one of the most skilled hunters in the bird world. This medium-sized raptor flies through thick forests…