The Green Jay is a tropical burst of color that barely reaches the U.S.—but in South Texas, it thrives in thornscrub and woodlands, traveling in noisy family flocks. Learn where it lives, what it eats, how it behaves, and the best places to see one in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Hummingbirds are among the most extraordinary birds in North America—tiny, brilliant, and capable of incredible migration feats. This guide explores their natural history, how to attract them responsibly, where they nest, migration patterns, and what humans can do to help hummingbird populations flourish.

Bold, intelligent, and deeply tied to oak landscapes, Scrub-Jays are some of the most fascinating birds in North America. This in-depth guide explores the four Scrub-Jay species, how to identify them, their behavior, diet, and why conservation matters.

Meet the jay family of birds—from Blue and Steller’s Jays to Green, Gray, Mexican, and Pinyon Jays. Diet, behavior, nesting, and backyard tips.

The Northern Cardinal is one of North America’s most beloved backyard birds, bringing year-round color and song to gardens across the continent. Learn where they live, what they eat, how they nest, and how to create a welcoming backyard habitat that keeps cardinals visiting every day.