Illinois

1. Mourning Dove Mourning Doves can be spotted all year in Illinois, but their numbers increase during the … Read more

Do you know a warbler from a sparrow or wish to tick off the 35 most common small … Read more

From egrets to Snowy Owls there is something mesmerizing about white birds that means you can’t quite take … Read more

Birds can be surprisingly large, especially if they spread their wings to an immense size and there are … Read more

These highly intelligent and widely distributed birds called corvids or crows are known as the smartest birds and … Read more

Whether you are backyard birdwatching or out on a hike these are the most common birds that you … Read more

With prominent hooked bills, large powerful talons, incredible speed and keen eyesight these deadly predators of the skies … Read more

Five of the eleven types of Falcons found in North America have been spotted in Illinois. Four of … Read more

Kites are small birds of prey that are known for their amazing ability to fly into the wind … Read more

Herons are water-loving birds found in saltwater, freshwater, or even peering into your backyard pond for a quick … Read more