Migration already has been heavily altered by building and development and the loss of green spaces along the major migratory ...

When you think of animals that build nests, your mind likely travels to birds. However, while it is true that birds are one ...

Swiss voters are casting final ballots on Sunday on a proposal to increase protections for the Alpine country's cherished ...

Birdsong can be a natural phenomenon of intense beauty. But our enjoyment is incidental to the main purpose, which is one bird communicating with others. Birds became the world's master musicians ...

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are the most common bird beak types to look for and how they help ...

It is also a good time to begin your bird feeding program for the winter. The goldfinches like thistle seed in addition to ...

Image details: Nikon Z6 III at ISO 800, shutter speed 1/1000 second, Nikkor Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 VR lens zoomed to 600mm and set to f/6.3. Photo: Phil Ryan Young birds, such as this European ...

The second task was meant to test reversal learning skills, widely considered the best predictor of survival. Once the ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to ...

"It's birds throughout the world that the Houston Zoo is helping to save in the wild." The first of the aviaries is the North American Woodlands exhibit, which features about 30 individuals from ...

Building a backyard bird sanctuary, however, goes far beyond offering seedy snacks and a place to build a nest. If you’re dreaming of a backyard makeover, consider making it one for the birds.