Bird Identification
15 Common Backyard Birds You Should Know
Learn to recognize some of the most common birds you're likely to see around your home.
Easy Bird Watching · 10 min read
Getting started
Bird watching doesn't need to be complicated. One of the best things about birding is that you can start almost anywhere, including your own backyard, neighborhood park, or local trail.
The key is learning to slow down, pay attention, and recognize the small details that separate one bird from another.
Start with the birds around you
Rather than trying to memorize hundreds of species at once, begin by learning a handful of common birds. Once those become familiar, you'll have an easier time noticing new species.
Helpful next step
See a bird you don't recognize?
Use our bird identification tool to narrow down the possibilities.
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