Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat, ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

You may have noticed that almost every species of passerine bird has a particular method of flying. Woodpeckers (including ...

In the paddies, visiting birdwatchers can see the brolga, a bird common in the neighboring Queensland, but endangered in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Human-caused global warming, agriculture and deforestation are threatening the environments these creatures need to survive.

Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an ...

Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend on where you live. For example, perhaps you live in North America, in ...