Bluebirds, cardinals, goldfinches and other songbirds can make a wonderful addition to any yard, whether you live on a farm in the Midwest or in a garden apartment in New York City. Not only is it ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The last Backyard Bird Count found that 52 ...

Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird’s feathers is the result of pigment, not a trick of the light. These birds’ emerald green, lime green, chartreuse, or ...

Millions of birds migrate over areas like Duval County, Florida, each fall on their way south. Residents can attract migrating species like cedar waxwings and American robins by providing specific ...

Primarily used to procure and eat food, bills are also used to probe mud, peck wood, tear flesh, sift water, pry seeds, build ...