Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites in bird nests. By Lesley Evans Ogden Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos, ...

In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program. By Emily Anthes Regent honeyeaters were once abundant in the ...

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Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical compound in cigarettes, is having a bit of a resurgence as of late — with patches of the stuff even appearing in vending machines at tech company offices, ...

Sue Morgan of SongBird Survival warns of dangers such as fur left out for nesting birds by well-meaning pet owners I was pleased to read Stephen Moss’s account of blue tits starting to sing in his ...

If you want to attract birds to your yard or porch, a bird feeder is one of the best ways to do it. Not into feathered friends? Bird feeders also make a great gift for family members or friends who ...

Welcome to our weekly newsletter where we highlight environmental trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. I’m Nicole Mortillaro, and I am a proud "crazy cat lady." I have ...