The free app, Merlin Bird ID, offers quick identification help for all levels of bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff R Clow/Getty Images Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, ...

New to birding? Start with the basics. Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your yard.

Watching a busy backyard feeder from your living room window is fun and exciting, but there’s a wider world of birds waiting to be explored. Species as diverse as tiny yellow warblers and majestic ...

A painted bunting perches in Texas. The bird’s song reminded the author of a purple finch, a familiar backyard species in Maine. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne It’s getting loud out there. The ...

From morning birdsong to nesting-season advice and feeder-care tips, here’s how to create a backyard birds will love.