Science & Life Skills

Learn to identify 10 common backyard birds by their colors, size, and special features.

We learned about the Northern Cardinal, a bright red bird with a crest and strong beak that lives in the eastern US.

We learned about the Blue Jay, a brilliant blue bird with white markings, and the American Goldfinch, a tiny yellow bird.

We learned about the Red-bellied Woodpecker, which has a red patch on its head and belly, with black and white barred wings.

We learned about the Carolina Chickadee, a small bird with a black head, white face, and gray back that's hard to tell apart from other chickadees.

We learned about the Tufted Titmouse with orange flanks, the Mourning Dove whose wings whistle, and the Carolina Wren with its prominent eyeline.

We learned about the Eastern Bluebird, which was once endangered but recovered thanks to nest box programs, and the Northern Mockingbird, which copies other birds' songs.

How to Identify Birds [ TOP 10 BACKYARD BIRDS ] Beginner Friendly !!