Laughing Gulls are summer visitors to the Northeast and The larger of two look alikes, the Hairy Woodpecker is a small but powerful bird that forages along trunks and main branches of large trees. It nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with its heavy, straight bill. They wade sometimes belly In breeding plumage, a bright chestnut crown and ear patch light up its neatly barred, brown-and-white plumage. Swirling over beaches with strident calls and a distinctive, crisp black head, Laughing Gulls provide sights and sounds evocative of summer on the East Coast. Up close it has an owlish face that helps it hear mice and voles beneath the vegetation. It wields a much longer bill than the Downy Woodpecker's almost thornlike bill. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. Robins are popular birds for their warm orange breast, cheery song, and early appearance at the end of winter. Public Transportation: Bus: TCAT Route 31. eBird. These nocturnal hunters roost in dense foliage, where their camouflage makes them hard to find, and forage over grasslands for small mammals. These expert divers inhabit sluggish rivers, freshwater marshes, lakes, and estuaries. They are one of Though no larger than a ping-pong ball and no heavier than a nickel, Annas Hummingbirds make a strong impression. These nocturnal hunters roost in dense foliage, where their camouflage makes them hard to find, and forage over grasslands for small mammals. A tiny hawk that appears in a blur of motionand often disappears in a flurry of feathers. These expert divers inhabit sluggish rivers, freshwater marshes, lakes, and estuaries. A private behind-the-scenes tour of the Cornell Lab for you and up to six guests. Members Students. This is probably the most common hawk in North America. Long-eared Owls are lanky owls that often seem to wear a surprised expression thanks to long ear tufts that typically point straight up like exclamation marks. The Wood Duck is one of the most stunningly pretty of all waterfowl. Stilt Sandpipers forage in freshwater habitats and avoid the tidal mudflats used by so many sandpipers. The Cornell Lab will send you updates about birds, birding, and opportunities to help bird conservation. Use our Bird Guide to identify birds, learn about the life history, listen to the sounds, and watch bird behavior on video--the most comprehensive guide to Nort With their iridescent emerald feathers and sparkling rose-pink throats, they are more like flying jewelry than birds. Our Members Students. Goldfinches often flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls. The chickadees black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Look for them at Thats the Sharp-shinned Hawk, the smallest hawk in Canada and the United States and a daring, acrobatic flier. Visitor Center Hours Trails open dawn to dusk Plan Your Visit Dive Into Bird ID and Info All About Birds Explore and Contribute eBird Science & Innovation We reveal how nature works We bring together scientists, students, and people from all walks of Hunting Ospreys are a With its top-heavy physique, energetic flight, and piercing rattle, the Belted Kingfisher seems to have an air of self-importance as it patrols up and down rivers and shorelines. Our We work to make watching an active experience, sparking awareness and inspiration that can lead to conservation, education, and engagement with birds. The Wood Duck is one of the most stunningly pretty of all waterfowl. This is probably the most common hawk in North America. Spring males are brilliant yellow and shiny black with a bit of white. The Cornell Lab will send you updates about birds, birding, and opportunities to help bird conservation. Welcome to Our Bird Guide ID help and life history info for 600+ North American species. A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows. The Cornell Lab Bird Cams connects viewers worldwide to the diverse and intimate world of birds. Youll run across this handsome gull in large numbers at beaches, docks, and parking lots, where they wait for handouts or fill the air with their raucous calls. A tiny hawk that appears in a blur of motionand often disappears in a flurry of feathers. Long-eared Owls are nimble flyers, with hearing so acute they Other times youll see them atop telephone poles, eyes fixed on the ground to catch the movements of a vole or a rabbit, or Hairy Woodpeckers have a somewhat soldierly look, with their erect, straight-backed posture on tree trunks and their cleanly striped heads. Red-tailed Hawks soar above open fields, slowly turning circles on their broad, rounded wings. Spring males are brilliant yellow and shiny black with a bit of white. These birds live in wooded swamps, where they nest in holes in trees or in nest boxes put up around lake margins. Welcome to Our Bird Guide ID help and life history info for 600+ North American species. It wields a much longer bill than the Downy Woodpecker's almost thornlike bill. Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. Visit Us Staff Directory. Our Thats the Sharp-shinned Hawk, the smallest hawk in Canada and the United States and a daring, acrobatic flier. Red-tailed Hawks soar above open fields, slowly turning circles on their broad, rounded wings. The quintessential early bird, American Robins are common sights on lawns across North America, where you often see them tugging earthworms out of the ground. They probe into crevices and pick at loose bark with their slender, downcurved bills, and build their hammock-shaped nests It nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with its heavy, straight bill. The chickadees black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. They wade sometimes belly Invitations to Lab events and tripsincluding the annual Weekend at Sapsucker Woods, (a three-day exclusive getaway at Sapsucker Woods filled with birder training, field trips, and special activities) and an ecotour at Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. Hairy Woodpeckers have a somewhat soldierly look, with their erect, straight-backed posture on tree trunks and their cleanly striped heads. Public Transportation: Bus: TCAT Route 31. Hunting Ospreys are a Each gray-and-white male may mate with several females, which are The larger of two look alikes, the Hairy Woodpecker is a small but powerful bird that forages along trunks and main branches of large trees. Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. Invitations to Lab events and tripsincluding the annual Weekend at Sapsucker Woods, (a three-day exclusive getaway at Sapsucker Woods filled with birder training, field trips, and special activities) and an ecotour at Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. Use our Bird Guide to identify birds, learn about the life history, listen to the sounds, and watch bird behavior on video--the most comprehensive guide to Nort Other times youll see them atop telephone poles, eyes fixed on the ground to catch the movements of a vole or a rabbit, or Visitor Center Hours Trails open dawn to dusk Plan Your Visit Dive Into Bird ID and Info All About Birds Explore and Contribute eBird Science & Innovation We reveal how nature works We bring together scientists, students, and people from all walks of We work to make watching an active experience, sparking awareness and inspiration that can lead to conservation, education, and engagement with birds. Annas Hummingbirds are among the most common hummingbirds along the Pacific Coast, yet they're anything but common in appearance. Long-eared Owls are nimble flyers, with hearing so acute they Each gray-and-white male may mate with several females, which are Details. A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows. Search Go. All About Birds. Whether youre curious about a bird youve seen once or youre hoping to identify every bird you can find, the answers are waiting for you with this free app from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Whether youre curious about a bird youve seen once or youre hoping to identify every bird you can find, the answers are waiting for you with this free app from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Males are iridescent chestnut and green, with ornate patterns on nearly every feather; the elegant females have a distinctive profile and delicate white pattern around the eye. The quintessential early bird, American Robins are common sights on lawns across North America, where you often see them tugging earthworms out of the ground. An elegant shorebird perched on long, yellow-green legs, the Stilt Sandpiper is distinctive with its long, slightly curved bill. We work to make watching an active experience, sparking awareness and inspiration that can lead to conservation, education, and engagement with birds. Stilt Sandpipers forage in freshwater habitats and avoid the tidal mudflats used by so many sandpipers. Not sure of a bird's name? They use their chunky bills to kill and eat large crustaceans along with a great variety of fish, amphibians, insects, and Its nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Quick Links. These ragged-crested birds are a The quintessential early bird, American Robins are common sights on lawns across North America, where you often see them tugging earthworms out of the ground. This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. These birds live in wooded swamps, where they nest in holes in trees or in nest boxes put up around lake margins. These small brown birds have unusually thick bills that turn silver and black in summer. They are one of The larger of two look alikes, the Hairy Woodpecker is a small but powerful bird that forages along trunks and main branches of large trees. 1-800-843-BIRD (2473) 1-607-254-2473 Find us on a map. Not sure of a bird's name? Quick Links. Bird ID help, Bird Guide. Its habit of investigating people and everything else in its home territory, and quickness to discover bird If youve got sharp eyes youll see several individuals on almost any long car ride, anywhere. Find birds near you. Long-eared Owls are lanky owls that often seem to wear a surprised expression thanks to long ear tufts that typically point straight up like exclamation marks. The large black eyes, small, round bill, and brushy crest gives these birds a quiet but eager expression that matches the way they flit through canopies, hang from twig-ends, and drop in to bird feeders. The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. When a titmouse finds a large seed, youll see This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. Brown Creepers are tiny woodland birds with an affinity for the biggest trees they can find. The Cornell Lab Bird Cams connects viewers worldwide to the diverse and intimate world of birds. Robins are popular birds for their warm orange breast, cheery song, and early appearance at the end of winter. Swirling over beaches with strident calls and a distinctive, crisp black head, Laughing Gulls provide sights and sounds evocative of summer on the East Coast. Look for these little, long-tailed scraps of brown and white spiraling up stout trunks and main branches, sometimes passing downward-facing nuthatches along the way. It nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with its heavy, straight bill. With their iridescent emerald feathers and sparkling rose-pink throats, they are more like flying jewelry than birds. Search Go. A tiny hawk that appears in a blur of motionand often disappears in a flurry of feathers. These small brown birds have unusually thick bills that turn silver and black in summer. With its top-heavy physique, energetic flight, and piercing rattle, the Belted Kingfisher seems to have an air of self-importance as it patrols up and down rivers and shorelines. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. Up close it has an owlish face that helps it hear mice and voles beneath the vegetation. Brown Creepers are tiny woodland birds with an affinity for the biggest trees they can find. Brown Creepers are tiny woodland birds with an affinity for the biggest trees they can find. The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. Look for these little, long-tailed scraps of brown and white spiraling up stout trunks and main branches, sometimes passing downward-facing nuthatches along the way. If youve got sharp eyes youll see several individuals on almost any long car ride, anywhere. Details. Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. An elegant shorebird perched on long, yellow-green legs, the Stilt Sandpiper is distinctive with its long, slightly curved bill. 1-800-843-BIRD (2473) 1-607-254-2473 Find us on a map. Dont let the bewildering variety of regional differences this bird shows across North America deter you: its one of the first species you should suspect if you see a streaky sparrow in an open, shrubby, or wet area. Laughing Gulls are summer visitors to the Northeast and In breeding plumage, a bright chestnut crown and ear patch light up its neatly barred, brown-and-white plumage. Its nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Red-tailed Hawks soar above open fields, slowly turning circles on their broad, rounded wings. Females and all winter birds are more dull but identifiable by their conical bill; pointed, Look for these little, long-tailed scraps of brown and white spiraling up stout trunks and main branches, sometimes passing downward-facing nuthatches along the way. The nest holes The large black eyes, small, round bill, and brushy crest gives these birds a quiet but eager expression that matches the way they flit through canopies, hang from twig-ends, and drop in to bird feeders. They probe into crevices and pick at loose bark with their slender, downcurved bills, and build their hammock-shaped nests This is probably the most common hawk in North America. Find birds near you. Public Transportation: Bus: TCAT Route 31. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Visit Us Staff Directory. Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd Ithaca, NY 14850. Close this module. Or Browse Bird Guide by Family or Shape. The large black eyes, small, round bill, and brushy crest gives these birds a quiet but eager expression that matches the way they flit through canopies, hang from twig-ends, and drop in to bird feeders. Find birds near you. Annas Hummingbirds are among the most common hummingbirds along the Pacific Coast, yet they're anything but common in appearance. It wields a much longer bill than the Downy Woodpecker's almost thornlike bill. A private behind-the-scenes tour of the Cornell Lab for you and up to six guests. Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd Ithaca, NY 14850. If youve got sharp eyes youll see several individuals on almost any long car ride, anywhere. Hunting Ospreys are a Males are iridescent chestnut and green, with ornate patterns on nearly every feather; the elegant females have a distinctive profile and delicate white pattern around the eye. Details. These birds live in wooded swamps, where they nest in holes in trees or in nest boxes put up around lake margins. 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