Guides to feeding and caring for the wild birds in your yard — from hummingbird nectar to what different species eat.
Start here — guides by bird type
Hummingbirds: Feeding, Facts & CareThe right nectar recipe, migration timing, feeders and fascinating factsSongbirds: Backyard Species GuideCardinals, robins, sparrows, blue jays and more — what they eat and how long they liveWater Birds: Ducks, Geese, Swans & GullsWhat waterfowl and shorebirds eat, and how long they liveBirds of Prey: A Guide to RaptorsWhat owls and hawks eat, how long they live, and what makes a raptorTypes of Birds: A Simple Guide to the Main GroupsSongbirds, birds of prey, water birds, hummingbirds and pet birds — where to start Ad space (paste your AdSense code here)
All wild bird guides
The Great Horned OwlMeet North America's fierce feathered tiger of the nightCommon Types of OwlsA friendly guide to the world's most familiar owl speciesTypes of EaglesFrom soaring sea eagles to the mighty harpy of the rainforestCommon Types of HawksMeet the sharp-eyed hunters soaring over fields and forestsWhat Do Eagles Eat?Inside the varied diet of these powerful aerial huntersHow Long Do Eagles Live?Eagle lifespan in the wild compared with captivityBald Eagle FactsSurprising truths about America's national birdWhat Do Falcons Eat?The high-speed hunters that catch prey in mid-airWhat Do Vultures Eat?Nature's clean-up crew and why it mattersWhat Do Barn Owls Eat?The pale night hunter that finds prey by sound aloneCommon Types of DucksA guide to the mallard, wood duck, muscovy, pekin, teal and other common ducksWhat Do Ducklings Eat?The right diet for baby ducks, both wild and hand-raisedCan Ducks Eat Bread?Why bread is bad for ducks, and the healthy foods to feed insteadCan Ducks Eat Grapes?Grapes are a safe treat for ducks when cut up and given in moderationCan Ducks Eat Lettuce?Lettuce and leafy greens make a healthy treat for ducks when choppedDo Ducks Lay Eggs?How often ducks lay eggs and what affects their laying habitsHow Long Do Swans Live?The natural lifespan of swans in the wild and in captivityHow Long Do Geese Live?The natural lifespan of wild and domestic geeseCan Geese Fly?How well geese fly, plus migration and flight factsTypes of HummingbirdsCommon North American species and how to tell them apartThe Ruby-Throated HummingbirdAppearance, range and migration of the eastern favouriteWhen Do Hummingbirds Come Back?Spring return timing by regionWhen Do Hummingbirds Leave?Fall departure timing and why to leave feeders upWhat Does a Hummingbird Nest Look Like?The tiny cup of plant down and spider silkHow Fast Can a Hummingbird Fly?Flight speed, wingbeats and dramatic divesWhat Are Hummingbird Predators?The surprising list of animals that prey on hummingbirdsTypes of ParrotsA friendly guide to popular parrot speciesTypes of PenguinsMeet the different penguin speciesFlightless BirdsBirds that walk, run or swim instead of flyExtinct BirdsFamous birds that are gone foreverBirds of CaliforniaCommon birds seen across the Golden StateBirds of TexasCommon birds seen across the Lone Star StateRobin Eggs: Colour, Clutch Size and NestingThe famous blue eggs of the American robinWhat Does a Female Cardinal Look Like?Telling the subtle female apart from the bright red maleWhat Does a Cardinal Sound Like?The clear whistles and sharp chips of the northern cardinalHummingbird Food Recipe: How to Make NectarThe simple 4-to-1 sugar-water recipe — no red dye, no honey, no boiling requiredWhat Do Crows Eat?The diet of one of the world's smartest, most adaptable birdsHow Long Do Crows Live?Crow lifespan in the wild and in captivityWhat Do Ducks Eat?A duck's natural diet — and what to feed ducks instead of breadHow Long Do Ducks Live?Duck lifespan in the wild and as petsWhat Do Owls Eat?Inside the diet of these silent night huntersHow Long Do Owls Live?Owl lifespan by species, in the wild and captivityWhat Do Geese Eat?A goose's grassy, plant-based diet — and what to feed themWhat Do Starlings Eat?The varied diet of a bold, adaptable backyard birdWhat Do Wild Turkeys Eat?The ground-foraging diet of these big woodland birdsWhat Do Hummingbirds Eat?It's not just nectar — hummingbirds need bugs tooHow Long Do Hummingbirds Live?Surprisingly long lives for such tiny, fast birdsHow to Clean a Hummingbird FeederKeep nectar safe with a simple regular cleanWhere to Hang a Hummingbird FeederThe best spot for happy hummingbirds and fresh nectarHummingbird Migration: When They Come and GoWhen hummingbirds migrate, return, and when to put out feedersAmazing Hummingbird FactsHow fast they fly, how much they weigh, and how they sleepWhy Do Birds Migrate?The real reasons behind one of nature's great journeysWhere Do Birds Go in Winter?Some fly thousands of miles — others tough it outWhat Do Cardinals Eat?How to feed the backyard's favourite red birdWhat Do Robins Eat?Worms, insects and berries — but not much seedWhat Do Sparrows Eat?Small seed-eaters that visit gardens all yearWhat Do Blue Jays Eat?Bold, clever birds with a love of acorns and peanutsWhat Do Pigeons Eat?The adaptable diet of the city's most familiar birdWhat Do Mourning Doves Eat?Gentle ground-feeders with a taste for seedsWhat Do Woodpeckers Eat?Insects from wood — plus nuts, suet and sapWhat Do Chickadees Eat?Tiny, bold birds that love sunflower and suetWhat Do Seagulls Eat?Bold coastal scavengers that eat almost anythingWhat Do Hawks Eat?Sharp-eyed predators that hunt live preyWhat Do Wrens Eat?Tiny insect-hunters with big voicesWhat Do Swans Eat?Elegant grazers of ponds and rivers — never feed them breadHow Long Do Robins Live?Why the average is low — and how long survivors lastHow Long Do Cardinals Live?Cardinal lifespan, from the average to the recordHow Long Do Pigeons Live?City pigeons vs kept pigeons — a big differenceHow Long Do Seagulls Live?Gulls are longer-lived than most people thinkHow Long Do Hawks Live?Hawk lifespan in the wild and in captivityHow Long Do Blue Jays Live?Blue jay lifespan, from the average to the recordHow Long Do Sparrows Live?Short average lives, with a few long-lived survivors Ad space (paste your AdSense code here)
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