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Illustrated backyard plan showing feeder placement near a house, tree and shrubsMost popularBird Feeder Setup PlannerTell us about your space, target birds, squirrels and budget. Get a feeder type, food, safe placement, cleaning plan and matching products.Plan my feeder setup Illustration of a phone photo of a songbird with a magnifying glass highlighting field marksBird IdentifierDescribe size, colors and where you saw it — or upload a photo when available — and get likely matches with field marks to check.Identify a bird Illustrated birdwatching gear: binoculars, field guide, notebook, feeder, seed and hatBirdwatching Starter Kit BuilderBinoculars, field guide, feeder and extras matched to your experience, budget and where you’ll watch.Build my kit Illustrated bird photography gear: camera, telephoto lens, phone and tripodBird Photography Gear FinderGear and settings suggestions for your current camera, budget and subjects.Find my gear Illustrated four-season wheel with songbirds flying around itBird Season Activity PredictorGeneral guidance on what birds are doing in your season, region and habitat — with links to real-time data.See my outlook Illustration of three songbirds singing, bathing and displaying on a branchBird Behavior TranslatorWhat singing, alarm calls, bathing, chasing and other behaviors usually mean — and what you can do.Decode a behavior Illustrated portraits of a cardinal, blue jay, chickadee and hummingbirdWhat Is Your Bird Personality?A just-for-fun quiz with real facts about your bird match. Share your result!Take the quiz Tufted titmouse perched on a mossy branch showing its gray crest and rusty flanksBirding GlossarySearch 60+ birdwatching terms, from ABA Area to wing bar.Browse the glossary

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