From the mountainous west to the coastal east, there’s no shortage of diverse habitats in Virginia. As a result, a variety of ...

Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful—and birdy—scenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of ...

When it comes to references, there are a plethora to choose from. “The Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America,” and ...

These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends Text by Tracy Scott Forson Photographs selected by Jeff Campagna Birds can be found on every continent—some living ...

Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, falcons and more, are some of the most captivating birds of ...

You can take stunning images while birding, even with an entry-level camera. Here are our top picks, from basic workhorses to ...

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

A bird known by enthusiasts for its elegance, but not commonly found in Ohio, may have been a bit lost when it landed in ...

If the Liben lark does disappear, it will become the first recorded bird to go extinct on mainland Africa. Liben larks are residents of the Liben Plain, a small, 13-square-mile stretch of flat ...

What mattered most for chickadees, small birds that save stashes of food, was simply remembering where they cached all their food. A chickadee didn’t need to be a genius to survive; it just ...

Rick Morris can show you where the barn owls hang out, where the screech owls find their dinner and much more.

Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a ...