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.

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 ...

Poised to strike, this large heron stalks along American waterways in search of fish and other small animals. These widespread waterbirds are among the tallest of North America’s birds. The Great Blue ...

The gentle coo of this migratory bird has long been a cherished sound of European summers, now sadly fading from many landscapes. The European Turtle-dove is a medium-sized dove with a distinctive ...

This nocturnal hunter's distinctive ear tufts and piercing orange eyes make it a striking sight in forests worldwide. The Long-eared Owl is a medium-sized owl with distinctive, elongated ear tufts ...

This vibrant aerial acrobat swoops through European skies, snatching bees and wasps mid-flight with precision and flair. Roughly the same size as a Starling, the European Bee-eater is a strikingly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Like ourselves, birds need to sleep to rest, recover from their activities, and remove waste built up in the brain. The way they sleep is actually pretty similar to ourselves, although these ...

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 ...

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Towering over wetlands worldwide, this elegant wader strikes an imposing figure with its snowy plumage and dagger-like bill. The Great White Egret is a striking, tall, wading bird with pure white ...