Common Backyard Birds

Cardinals, blue jays, chickadees and the look-alikes beginners mix up.

Start with the birds you are most likely to see. Each species guide covers identification, range, voice, behavior, food, nesting and common look-alikes.

Ranges vary across the country, so always check a range map for your area before settling on a name.

White-breasted nuthatch climbing headfirst down a tree trunk

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