Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Relationship dynamics among birds can be just as complex as they are in humans. While some bird species stick with one partner for life, new research has shown others might switch partners after just ...

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...

I was putting out my bird feeders a few years ago when I noticed him. A tiny, fluffy baby bird stoically sitting on the seed-covered dirt in my backyard. I didn’t know what to do. Did I pick him up ...

How does forest management affect wildlife, specifically birds? Which birds prefer which types of forest habitat? How can you help birds thrive on your property? The Forestry for the Birds Virtual ...

On a recent October Sunday morning, I was wrapping up a workout on the local high school track when I noticed an unusual ball of fluff flapping in lane 5. Closer inspection revealed the puffball was a ...

Flightless birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Having evolved in environments with few natural predators, many of these birds gradually lost the ability to fly but developed other ...

The stakes are low but the reward is high when it comes to bird-watching. Which makes it a perfect hobby. Sure, sometimes you’ll buy a really snazzy bird feeder and bags of mouthwatering bird food, ...

said Sir David Attenborough, looking out into his garden on a summer morning, assuring me there is avian interest even here. “What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us ...