It’s easy to lump all sparrow bird types together: “Yep, looks like a sparrow to me.” You can find at least 33 species of native sparrows across the country. And while their plumage won’t sweep you ...

Forests are some of the most common places to find birds, and they are typically home to many different species. When forests ...

“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 ...

Using Cornell Lab of Ornithology data, a new study finds that birds that have evolved to be more social are less likely to kick other birds off a bird feeder or a perch. Spend any time watching ...

Birds don’t pair up, raise chicks, or show off bright feathers just for the sake of it. Something deeper shapes all of that.