Your North American field guide

There’s a whole
world outside.

Meet the birds that make it extraordinary. Discover their stories, learn their songs, and turn your next walk into a little adventure.

A few favorites Warblers Owls Hummingbirds All birds

For the first-time birder. And the lifelong curious.

A bold streak of blueBlue Jay Cyanocitta cristata

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Take a closer
lookStay curious

Credit: Larry Bond

Meet the Bird Advisor

Not sure what you saw? Start with what you noticed.

Describe its shape, colours, size, and behaviour. The Advisor asks one useful question at a time, narrowing the field until the strongest possibilities remain.

Identify a bird

Bird Advisor Question 1

Begin with the basics What type of bird was seen?

Duck-like Hawk-like Sparrow-like → Woodpecker-like

✦ Every answer brings the possibilities closer.

A field guide for your ears

Know a bird
by its song.

Some birds are heard before they’re seen. Tune in, match the songs, and get to know the voices in your backyard.

Play the Song Game

A little listening goes a long way.

Good neighbors to know

Meet a few familiar faces.

All birds

American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Built by bird lovers, for bird lovers

Wonder is closer
than you think.

From a familiar robin to a once-in-a-lifetime sighting, every bird has a story. We’re here to help you discover it.

The story behind eBirdr

There’s a wholeworld outside.