Explore all 50 US state birds with our comprehensive guide. Learn about each official state bird's characteristics, habitat, and the history behind their selection as state symbols.

A truly stunning game bird with a tail that can stretch over 6 feet long, turning heads in forests across Asia and in introduced parts of Europe. The Reeves's Pheasant is a striking bird, notable for ...

This spectacular pheasant, with its kaleidoscope of colors and extravagant plumage, ranks among the world's most visually striking birds. The male Lady Amherst's Pheasant is a striking bird with ...

With its striking crest and mesmerising courtship dance, this aquatic bird turns lakes into nature's most captivating ballrooms. The Great Crested Grebe is a striking waterbird with a slender neck and ...

Soaring majestically across vast landscapes, this powerful raptor commands the skies with its impressive wingspan and keen hunting skills. The Golden Eagle is a majestic raptor with dark brown plumage ...

Soaring across Mediterranean skies, this swift hunter embarks on one of the longest migrations among European raptors. Eleonora's Falcon is a sleek, medium-sized raptor with long, pointed wings and a ...

Known as the jewel of the garden, and North America's most common hummingbird, this tiny, vibrant bird, can sip nectar from over 1,000 flowers a day. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a tiny, ...

Bird migration has captured our imagination throughout history, although a solid understanding of avian movements has remained elusive until relatively recently. Modern science and technology have ...

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Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...

Anyone who has taken a few moments to watch birds feeding in a yard, swimming on a lake or soaring overhead will have noticed the remarkable diversity in bird behavior and how birds are adapted to ...