But where you live determines more than just whether you see juncos year-round or seasonally; it also determines what type of ...

The nest parasites get a bad rap for making other birds raise their young, but study by study, Mark Hauber and his “Cowbird ...

A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of ...

This new program, now adopted as Regulation 87, restores protections for wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the U.S.

This homemade recipe helps birds through the cold months—plus it can be a heartfelt gift for any bird lover. 1. Over low heat, melt your three blocks of suet in the large pot. Stir consistently and ...

A hemispheric approach to bird conservation directs our work to the places where birds need us the most. It recognizes that the majority of bird species in the Americas migrate annually between Canada ...

Limited to Central and South America until a few short years ago, Yellow-headed Caracaras are turning heads from California to Delaware as their range expands northward.

Recent studies have uncovered some of the clever ways our avian neighbors are making the most of the urban environment.

An owl heard is as good as an owl seen. At least, that's what you can tell yourself the next time you eavesdrop on one but can't actually spot it (they are great at camouflage). These beloved raptors ...

For a month the researchers had traversed slender mountain ridges, crossed and re-crossed rivers that roared through canyons cloaked in tropical forest, and endured bloodthirsty mosquitoes and leeches ...

Birders across the country are up in arms about the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium, which is likely to be a death trap for migratory birds that can’t see glass and fly into it. The stadium design ...

When you attract birds to your yard, you’re creating an environment where they concentrate and mix in ways that are rare in the wild, sometimes making it easier for diseases to spread among them. That ...