Pine trees are one of the most common coniferous species in North America. Learn how to identify the types found in the United States and Canada.

Rare birds get a lot of attention from birders, but common birds are important, too! Discover North America’s most abundant birds. The post The Most Common Birds Found in North America appeared ...

Merlin appeared in 2014 and could identify 400 common North American bird species from images. Over 8,000 species can be identified now.

North America's fir trees include the Christmas varieties (balsam, Fraser, Douglas, noble) and the lesser-known white fir. Learn how to identify them.

Birding: Three changes to North American checklist affect Maine birds The decisions combined the common redpoll and hairy redpoll, split up the barn owl into three species, and changed grammar.

Why Dozens of North American Birds Will Soon Get New Names In a bid to make birding more inclusive, the American Ornithological Society will give new monikers to several species named after people ...

Ornithologists and amateur birders alike have long wrestled with the historical nature of bird names bestowed by early collectors.

2. American goldfinch When spring nears, many beginner bird-watchers are curious about what they think is a new species in their yard.