So Many Sports Teams Are Named for Birds—Here’s Why (and Where to Find Them)

In North America, at least 10 professional sports teams are named for birds. Here's how they got their names—and what eBird has to say about how likely you are to see their namesakes on game day.

  Pets & Animals   Dec 23, 2025   0   35  Add to Reading List
cartoon of raven, hawk, falcon, Osprey, Blue Jays, and cardinals cheering for sports teams
Illustration by Joel Popp, 2025 Bartels Science Illustrator.

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