This species’ often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of human-dominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of North American birds. Polytypic.

Grass and Straw: Many songbirds, including the American robin and bluebirds, use grass and straw in their nests. If you offer grass or straw to birds, make sure it's untreated and without any ...

A Bluebird is a sparrow-sized bird – not to be confused with the much bigger and bolder Blue Jay. The Bluebird is a member of ...

Michigan is home to hundreds of bald eagles, with many staying year-round to feed on fish from the Great Lakes and other bodies of water. The large raptors — which just officially became the U.S.