Bird multitudes are slipping away on a global scale, but a new study offers hope for how we can make life easier for them.
Offering an open, tray-style platform for birds to land and feed on, platform feeders can be mounted on posts, hung from trees, or simply placed on the ground. Because they don't feature tubes or ...
The last Backyard Bird Count found that 52 million Americans feed wild birds in their yard. It brings countless hours of entertainment and it doesn’t take a lot of effort; however, it does take the ...
Scientists have discovered a natural "internet of the forest" in the Amazon, where birds and monkeys share predator warnings ...
This week, birders around the world lost one beloved feathered creature from their birding life list. Fortunately, no species went extinct. Instead, this change resolved a long-held misunderstanding ...
It's a scene fit for a nature documentary: In the frigid ocean surrounding Antarctica, the water boils over as seabirds dive from above and marine animals like seals and whales rise from the depths to ...
What is the virus? Where did it come from? Are humans at risk? What does it mean for the agricultural sector and wildlife? Experts answer your questions ...
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 ...
The color palette of the birds you see out your window depends on where you live. If you're far from the Equator, most birds tend to have drab colors, but the closer you are to the tropics, you'll ...
In a landmark study, researchers have pinpointed certain mosquito species that spread avian malaria in the UK. Among twelve ...
“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.
If you're hoping to increase biodiversity in your yard and invite more wildlife, one of the best things to do is put out some bird feeders. This provides supplemental sustenance for the winged ...