Subscribe Now! National Geographic Magazine $15
Visit our Online Shops

Sign up for free

Newsletters

Once a month
get new photos
and expert tips.

Golden Eagle

Photo: Golden eagle with a mountain backdrop
The national bird of Mexico, golden eagles are North America's largest raptor.
Photograph by Joe McDonald/Animals Animals—Earth Scenes

Multimedia

Bird Features

Photo: Bald eagle

Back From the Brink

Learn about the amazing comeback of the American bald eagle in this multimedia feature.

Photo: Flicker

Flicker Woodpeckers

Find out how the homebuilding of flicker woodpeckers is a keystone of forest biodiversity in this feature.

Photo: Prairie chicken

Down to a Handful

See if the nearly extinct Attwater's prairie-chicken can hang on in this feature.

Photo: Cranes

Cranes

Find out why cranes have been called "wildness incarnate," check out a world crane map, and more.

You need the Flash Player version 8.0.0.0 or higher and a JavaScript enabled browser to view this site

Special Advertising Sections

Photo: Puffin

Photo Contest

Think your photo is the "Ultimate" winner? Submit your best in six different categories.

Photo Gallery

See how Lipton is dedicated to sustainable agriculture. View pictures from Boyd Matson's trip to Africa.

Birds Right Rail

Get the Latest Headlines

Photo: Macaw

Make us your online news source.

Get Animal Pictures

Photo: Hornbill

Get your daily dose of photos.

Answer Nature's Call

Image: Mobile phone and birds

Download ringtones of cardinals singing, lions roaring, and blue-footed boobies doing whatever it is they do.

For Kids!

Photo: A cartoon dog

It's no stretch to find fun facts on our Kids site!

Birding Enthusiasts!

Photo: A birdfeeder

Shop for guidebooks, feeders, binoculars, and other great items in the National Geographic Store.

Shop National Geographic DVDs

Photo: Human Footprint DVD cover

Whatever your interest, you'll be entertained and educated with our collection of best-selling DVDs.