North America Birds

951 bird species    -: 4 Critically Endangered

Endangered
Bahama Swallow

Tachycineta cyaneoviridis

Discover the Bahama Swallow (Tachycineta cyaneoviridis), a stunning iridescent perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

13-15 cm

1,344

Blue White

Perching Birds

baikal teal Least Concern
baikal teal

Sibirionetta formosa

Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.

36-43 cm

2,972

Green Yellow

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Baird's Junco

Junco bairdi

Discover the Baird's Junco (Junco bairdi), a unique perching bird native to Baja California. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits here.

14-16 cm

662

Gray Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

Discover the Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii), a fascinating long-distance migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, Arctic habitat, diet, and migration.

14-17 cm

2,403

Brown Buff

Waders

Least Concern
Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Discover the majestic Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Learn about this iconic bird of prey's physical traits, diet, habitat, and conservation status today.

70-102 cm

1,377

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Balsas Screech-owl

Megascops seductus

Discover the Balsas Screech-owl (Megascops seductus), a rare raptor endemic to Mexico. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips here.

17-20 cm

1,200

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Discover the Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula). Learn about this vibrant orange and black perching bird, its unique hanging nests, diet, and birdwatching tips.

17-22 cm

1,252

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bananaquit

Coereba flaveola

Discover the vibrant Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola). Learn about its unique physical traits, nectar-rich diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

10-11 cm

1

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel

Hydrobates castro

Discover the Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Hydrobates castro). Learn about this elusive seabird's habitat, identification, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

19-21 cm

1,275

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Banded Quail

Philortyx fasciatus

Discover the Banded Quail (Philortyx fasciatus), a unique upland bird native to Mexico. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

22-25 cm

1,412

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Discover the incredible Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Learn about their record-breaking migration, physical traits, habitat, and expert birding tips.

37-41 cm

2,063

Brown Grey

Waders

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

32-41 cm

3,437

Grey Buff

Birds of Prey

Endangered
Bare-necked Umbrellabird

Cephalopterus glabricollis

Discover the Bare-necked Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus glabricollis). Learn about this unique bird's physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

45-50 cm

655

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bare-shanked Screech-owl

Megascops clarkii

Discover the Bare-shanked Screech-owl (Megascops clarkii), a elusive night bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

1,664

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Bare-throated Tiger-heron

Tigrisoma mexicanum

Discover the Bare-throated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

70-80 cm

1,513

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.

15-19 cm

1,872

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Barred Owl Least Concern
Barred Owl

Strix varia

Discover the Barred Owl (Strix varia), a mysterious nocturnal hunter. Learn about its physical appearance, unique hunting diet, forest habitat, and nesting habits.

48-50 cm

1,281

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Barred Parakeet

Bolborhynchus lineola

Discover the Barred Parakeet, also known as the Lineolated Parakeet. Learn about their appearance, habitat, unique behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

16-17 cm

1,243

Green Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

Discover the Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica). Learn about this striking diving duck's habitat, unique appearance, diet, and expert birding tips today.

40-48 cm

3,111

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Bat Falcon

Falco rufigularis

Discover the Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis), a swift and agile raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatching.

24-30 cm

1,237

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

Discover the Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea). Learn about its unique chestnut plumage, spruce forest habitat, migratory patterns, and birding tips.

12-14 cm

1,301

Brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bay-headed Tanager

Tangara gyrola

Discover the Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola). Learn about this vibrant bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for your next tropical trip.

12-13 cm

1,028

Green Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bearded Screech-owl

Megascops barbarus

Discover the elusive Bearded Screech-owl (Megascops barbarus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare night bird.

18-20 cm

1,411

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Least Concern
Bell's Sparrow

Artemisiospiza belli

Discover the Bell's Sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

12-14 cm

2,767

Gray Black

Perching Birds