The Nature Conservancy - Birds: Songbirds

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To casual observers, songbirds are small but remarkably vocal birds that sing like crazy. To scientists, "songbirds" refers to a wide range of bird species—some of which don't even sing. Whichever the case, learn more below about just a few of these amazing creatures.

Blackburnian Warbler

Among the most striking of migratory songbirds, blackburnian warblers are the only warblers with an orange throat.

Dickcissel

Like many songbirds the dickcissel gets its name from its call—which can be heard in prairies across the United States.

Kirtland's Warbler

This rare warbler migrates between the Great Lakes and the Bahamas every year.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom) Blackburnian warbler © Harold Lindstrom; Dickcissel © Harvey Payne; Kirtland's warbler © Layne Kennedy.