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 stunning songbird found in tropical forests with its brilliant red plumage and jet-black wings, making it one of South America's most eye-catching inhabitants. The Crimson-backed Tanager is a ...

From deep within Australia's eucalyptus forests comes this tiny, vibrant parrot with its tell-tale purple crown and boundless energy. The Purple-crowned Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot with ...

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 ...

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 ...

This charismatic climber, often heard before it's seen, brings a flash of green to woodlands and parklands across Europe. The European Green Woodpecker is a striking bird with predominantly green ...

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 ...

Known as the "guardian of the Nile," this long-legged wader keeps a watchful eye over riverbanks and wetlands across Africa and parts of the Middle East. The Senegal Thick-knee is a medium-sized wader ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...