FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF THE AMERICAS
Identify the birds around you
Search a species, browse by state or country, and explore photos, calls, and field marks. Pick how you want to start.
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50 states, 4 countries
Guides by location across the US, Mexico, Belize, and Panama
Three ways to identify
Search by appearance, by location, or by sound
Conservation at heart
Guides that help you notice, understand, and protect the birds near you
For every birder
From quick answers for the curious to deep dives for the devoted
Our mission
To help curious people fall for the birds in their own backyard, and to turn that spark into a lasting habit of watching, learning, and protecting them.
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How bird-friendly is your yard?
Answer a few quick questions about your space and get a habitat score, a prioritized list of what to add next, and the birds each change can bring in, anywhere from the United States to Mexico, Belize, and Panama.
BIRD IDENTIFICATION BY LOCATION
Find the birds in your state or country
Choose a location to open its full set of identification guides, from common backyard birds to roundups by color, size, type, and habitat.
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Build your skills
Two guides that cover everything a first-time birder needs, from setting up a backyard to reading a field mark.
