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Doves are a diverse group of cooing birds that are found all over the world. They symbolize peace in folklore and literature. Certain species even make great pets. Just make sure to thoroughly ...

More than 20 species make a nearly identical noise to warn nearby birds of brood parasites, a behavior that bridges the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of ...

Çağan Şekercioğlu was an ambitious, but perhaps naive graduate student when, 26 years ago, he embarked on a simple ...

The animal kingdom gives us rainbows of color with butterflies and chameleons, and clownfish, but birds give us just as much of a show. Among the peacock, the toucan, and the macaw, there’s a ...

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If you have multiple types of birds visiting your backyard, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to feed them all. One commonly sought-after solution is to buy a bag of bird food with a variety of ...