Birds have inspired many team nicknames, including the names of pro sports teams in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. Read More “Pro sports teams named for birds”
Featured Galleries
Collections of photos selected by the editors that tell stories, show bird families, or explain the fine points of bird ID.
A dozen sparrow photos for #WorldSparrowDay
Readers’ pictures of Vesper, Bell’s, Seaside, and Black-throated Sparrows, as well as towhees and juncos. Read More “A dozen sparrow photos for #WorldSparrowDay”
10 incredible images from the Bird Photographer of the Year contest
Photos of Eurasian Hoopoe, Rufous Hummingbird, Snowy Owl, and Yellow-billed Oxpecker are among the 2019 shortlisted images. Read More “10 incredible images from the Bird Photographer of the Year contest”
Winter delights: 15 birds to look for in the coldest months
Enjoy this photo essay of bird species to find during the winter months. Read More “Winter delights: 15 birds to look for in the coldest months”
Birds of South Africa’s pristine Lowveld landscape
Photos of 14 incredible birds from the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, in eastern South Africa’s stunning Lowveld region. Read More “Birds of South Africa’s pristine Lowveld landscape”
The world’s penguins in photos
From the adorable Adélies to the huge Emperors to the dapper Chinstraps, the world’s penguins are a sight to behold! Read More “The world’s penguins in photos”
Slideshow: Unique birds of North America by Stan Tekiela
Here is a sampling of photos from Stan Tekiela’s new book “Wild Birds: North America’s Most Unique Birds.” Read More “Slideshow: Unique birds of North America by Stan Tekiela”
10 photos of incredible birds from South Africa’s Western Cape
Images from our recent visit, including African Penguin, African Paradise-Flycatcher, Blue Crane, Rock Kestrel, and more great birds! Read More “10 photos of incredible birds from South Africa’s Western Cape”