Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed grounded. Yet, this giant prehistoric bird still ruled the skies of ...

Warblers in high mountain wetlands change their dawn singing with temperature, rain, wind, humidity and moonlight, showing ...

Ever wanted to befriend a wild finch? While it is not recommended to come into contact with any wild animals, petting one may ...

Swifts prefer to nest in small cracks and crevices in buildings, and the widespread use of uPVC soffits and fascia boards has dramatically reduced the availability of suitable nest sites. For swifts, ...

Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: it uses chemistry. For most of modern biology, there was a widely accepted ...

A UCLA campus shutdown during COVID revealed rapid evolution in urban birds, as junco beaks shifted with the rise and fall of ...

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The tiny particles are widespread in waterbirds around the world. Now, research is finding them in neighborhood songbirds, ...

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

A bird not typically seen in Massachusetts is recovering at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, after being found in a rainstorm.

It is quick-growing and easily spread by wind, water, and birds. It is difficult to clear out easily – it grows back on its own with no help.

Some birds are hard to find due to migration patterns, climate preferences, or breeding schedules, but you could spot a rare species if you're in these regions.