North America Birds

951 bird species    -: 4 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

Discover the Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for identification.

21-25 cm

1,504

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

Discover the Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii). Learn about this olive-colored perching bird, its unique habitat, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

13-15 cm

1,260

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Willow Grouse

Lagopus lagopus

Discover the Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus), a fascinating upland bird. Learn about its unique plumage, seasonal habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

35-45 cm

1,233

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

Discover everything about the Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata). Learn about this secretive wader's habitat, diet, unique breeding displays, and expert birding tips.

23-28 cm

2,464

Brown Black

Waders

Least Concern
Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

Discover the Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla). Learn about this vibrant yellow songbird's habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

10-12 cm

2,398

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
wilsons storm petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

Learn about Wilson's Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), one of the world's most abundant seabirds, known for its incredible migrations and pelagic lifestyle.

16-18 cm

2,959

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Wine-throated Hummingbird

Selasphorus ellioti

Discover the Wine-throated Hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

7-8 cm

1,070

Green Purple

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

Discover the Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis), a tiny, energetic songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips.

9-11 cm

1,135

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

Discover the Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), a stunning North American waterfowl. Learn about its unique iridescent plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

47-54 cm

1,306

Iridescent White

Duck-like Birds

Wood Stork Least Concern
Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

Discover the Wood Stork (Mycteria americana), a fascinating wading bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical appearance, and conservation status today.

85-115 cm

1,243

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

Discover the Wood Thrush, a master songbird of the forest. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this detailed guide.

19-21 cm

1,187

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

Discover the Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum). Learn about its unique physical appearance, secretive forest habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

12-13 cm

1,179

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Wrenthrush

Zeledonia coronata

Discover the Wrenthrush (Zeledonia coronata), a unique perching bird found in the cloud forests. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

250

Olive Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Wrentit

Chamaea fasciata

Discover the Wrentit (Chamaea fasciata), a secretive bird of the West Coast chaparral. Learn about its appearance, unique song, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

441

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Xantus's Hummingbird

Basilinna xantusii

Discover the Xantus's Hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii). Learn about its unique cinnamon underparts, Baja California habitat, diet, and essential birding tips.

8-9 cm

1,953

Green Cinnamon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow Grosbeak

Pheucticus chrysopeplus

Discover the vibrant Yellow Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysopeplus). Learn about its striking plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this perching bird.

18-20 cm

1,108

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow Rail

Coturnicops noveboracensis

Discover the elusive Yellow Rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare wader.

15-19 cm

1,149

Yellow Brown

Waders

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

Discover the Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris). Learn about its olive-yellow plumage, boreal habitat, insect-based diet, and migration patterns.

13-15 cm

1,452

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Discover the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). Learn about its unique tree-drilling behavior, distinctive black-and-white plumage, and habitat.

19-21 cm

860

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

Discover the Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, unique diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

23-30 cm

1,209

Brown White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Yellow-billed Loon

Gavia adamsii

Discover the Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii), the largest of all loon species. Learn about its Arctic habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior.

77-91 cm

1,092

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

Discover the Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens). Learn about this unique perching bird's olive plumage, vibrant yellow breast, habitat, diet, and birding tips.

17-19 cm

926

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-breasted Crake

Laterallus flaviventer

Discover the Yellow-breasted Crake (Laterallus flaviventer). Learn about this elusive wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for successful spotting.

13-15 cm

1,343

Brown Yellow

Waders

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

Discover the Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea). Learn about this grey and black wader, its unique coastal habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

55-70 cm

1,511

Grey Black

Waders