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.

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 ...

This charming, fluffy ball of feathers with its distinctive long tail is a common sight in gardens and woodlands across Eurasia. The Long-tailed Tit is a tiny, round-bodied bird with a distinctive ...

With its striking black-and-white plumage and bright red patches, this master drummer is a forest favourite worldwide. The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a striking bird with bold black and white plumage ...

The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...

One of the world's largest eagles, this imposing raptor is instantly recognisable, with its massive yellow beak and striking white-and-black plumage. The Steller's Sea Eagle is one of the largest ...

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 ...

This lively songster fills wetlands with its explosive call, often heard but rarely seen due to its secretive nature. The Cetti's Warbler is a small, compact bird with a rounded head and short, broad ...

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 ...

The "butcher bird" strikes fear in small prey with its hooked bill and habit of impaling victims on thorns. The Great Grey Shrike is a medium-sized passerine with a distinctive appearance. It has a ...

Once breeding is complete, thousands of birds around the world, from tiny warblers and seabirds to cranes, swans and pelicans, undertake migration journeys to wintering grounds. Ranging from a few ...

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 ...