The yellow-rumped warbler is aptly named, but the rump is only one of five spots of yellow on this little bird. The others are at the top of the head, the throat and on either side of the breast.

I recently introduced the many autumn birds that have now returned to our latitudes, the shorebirds, ducks, raptors, sparrows and other songbirds that journey south each fall. There are many of these ...

You're likely to soon see groups of nondescript songbirds showing up in your backyard, in local woodland parks, or in nearby state parks. Keep an eye on the birds and look for a yellow patch on the ...

North America's largest family of birds is comprised of the American wood warblers. In general warblers are delightful, colorful little birds with melodious songs. They travel long distances to breed ...

Three species of the melodic African warbler bird refuse to get up early and sing their customary daybreak songs when the ...

The yellow-rumped warbler is a doughty little bird. Of two dozen species of “wood warblers” – or “New World warblers” – that are likely to show up in the Red River Valley, the yellow-rumped warbler is ...

Since warblers are mainly insect eaters it may surprise you that Austin has several warbler species that migrate here just for the winter, when insect populations decline. The most common warbler we ...

Male Blackburnian warblers are sometimes called "fire throats" because of their striking flame-orange face and throat. Spring migration is in full swing, which means warbler season is upon us! These ...

Common backyard birds, such as cardinals and goldfinches, love to dine on seeds. But what do warblers eat? These cherished arrivals in the spring tend to avoid bird feeders, so bird lovers need other ...

Winter is a great time for attracting birds to your yard. The ubiquitous crowned sparrows have arrived. Year-round goldfinches eat shelled sunflower and Nyjer seed with a far greater appetite than in ...