Beauty in the animal kingdom isn’t just for show—it’s a survival tool, a way to attract mates, or even a disguise. A bird’s ...

Sparrows are small, common birds found worldwide. They belong to the family Passeridae, often called "true sparrows". These plump, brown, and grey birds are known for their short tails and strong, ...

Chipping Sparrow, Female Bird Winner, United States and Canada, Boise, Idaho; Chipping Sparrows can be found in summer from coast to coast and from central Alaska to Central America. The National ...

Superb starlings help care for the offspring of birds they are not related to. “To me, that sounds like friendship,” one scientist said. By Asher Elbein True friends, most people would agree, are ...

Birds with beautiful crests: Nature's runway is always open, and the amazing headgear that some birds wear is one of the most eye-catching things about them. These beautiful feather displays, called ...

They are small songbirds in the family Parulidae, active hunters of insects that are frequently adorned with splashes of bright color, most often yellow. Like other insect-eating birds, they have thin ...

Open door, SIlver Award Winner, Comedy Bird Photo category; An Eastern Screech-Owl leans out the ‘window’ of its home in Clearwater, Florida. The Bird Photographer of the Year has announced the ...

Joe Glyda's WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds is a striking tribute to the golden age of aviation and the aircraft that helped define a generation. A professional ...

Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is certainly an enjoyable experience, but some species can create more problems than they are worth. Blue jays, with their beautiful plumage and bold ...

This Utah city hosts a vibrant annual peach festival as well as the state's largest car show and sits near a refuge with more ...

A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...