North America Birds

951 bird species    -: 4 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

Discover the Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens). Learn about its olive plumage, forest habitat, unique insect-based diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.

14-15 cm

1,538

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Discover the unique Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). Learn about their fascinating granary trees, distinct appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.

19-23 cm

1,539

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Agami Heron

Agamia agami

Discover the Agami Heron (Agamia agami), a stunning chestnut and green wading bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

65-77 cm

1,514

Green Chestnut

Waders

Least Concern
Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

Discover the Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum). Learn about its olive plumage, unique song, wetland habitat, and expert tips for identifying this elusive bird.

13-15 cm

1,214

Olive White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus

Discover the Aleutian Tern (Onychoprion aleuticus). Learn about this grey and white seabird's habitat, diet, unique breeding habits, and status in the wild.

30-34 cm

1,303

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

Discover the Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin). Learn about its vibrant orange plumage, unique nesting habits, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

7-9 cm

1,971

Green Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Discover the Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis), a stunning orange and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

22-25 cm

1,293

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amazonian Royal Flycatcher

Onychorhynchus coronatus

Discover the Amazonian Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus). Learn about its unique crest, habitat, diet, and why this bird is a gem of the Amazon forest.

15-18 cm

1,256

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Discover the American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana), a stunning wader. Learn about its unique upturned bill, habitat, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

41-51 cm

1,341

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

Discover the American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), a elusive wading bird. Learn about its unique habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips.

60-85 cm

1,272

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

Discover the American Black Duck (Anas rubripes). Learn about its dark brown appearance, wetland habitats, diet, breeding habits, and essential birding tips.

54-59 cm

1,295

Dark Brown Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
American Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

Discover the American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). Learn about this fascinating bird of prey, its unique physical features, nesting habits, and ecological role.

56-74 cm

1,189

Black Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
American Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

Discover the American Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus), a tiny, energetic perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique nest building, and birdwatching tips.

7-11 cm

476

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Coot

Fulica americana

Discover the American Coot (Fulica americana). Learn about its distinct physical appearance, wetland habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

34-43 cm

1,190

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Discover the American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). Learn about this intelligent black bird, its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

40-50 cm

1,334

Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

Discover the American Dipper, a unique aquatic songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for spotting this amazing bird.

14-20 cm

1,140

Grey Slate

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

Discover the American Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, nesting habits, unique diet, and expert birding tips today.

12-14 cm

1,360

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

Discover the American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). Learn about this iconic pink wader, its unique habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.

120-145 cm

1,245

Pink Red

Waders

Least Concern
American Golden Plover

Pluvialis dominica

Discover the American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica). Learn about this remarkable wader's migration, physical appearance, nesting habits, and birding tips.

24-28 cm

1,349

Brown Black

Waders

Least Concern
American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Discover the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

11-14 cm

910

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Grey Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

Discover the American Grey Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii). Learn about its grey plumage, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and top tips for birdwatchers.

14-16 cm

1,211

Grey White

Perching Birds

American Kestrel Least Concern
American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Discover the American Kestrel, North America's smallest falcon. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, nesting behavior, and tips for spotting this raptor.

22-31 cm

1,193

Brown Blue

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Discover the American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), a striking coastal wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

40-45 cm

1,110

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
American Pygmy-kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

Discover the American Pygmy-kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea). Learn about this tiny bird's appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

12-13 cm

1,309

Green Rufous

Perching Birds