Few sights feel as wild and lively as the rapid tap-tap-tap of a woodpecker at work on a tree trunk. For garden lovers who ...

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 ...

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 ...

The food sources available to the birds can be limited in most areas. Here are some suggestions for plants and seeds you can ...

Wondering if you should leave your bird feeder up this winter? Experts say yes—if you can keep it clean and consistent, your ...

“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 ...

When you think of birds imitating sounds, parrots and starlings might come to mind. They're famous for copying human speech, ...