The bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of ...

A: Before we calculate CBC trends for a species, we divide the raw number of birds counted by a function that describes the ...

When the mercury drops, birds rely on a variety of strategies to keep warm. But one of the most interesting is an adaptation ...

But where you live determines more than just whether you see juncos year-round or seasonally; it also determines what type of ...

This homemade recipe helps birds through the cold months—plus it can be a heartfelt gift for any bird lover. 1. Over low heat, melt your three blocks of suet in the large pot. Stir consistently and ...

A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of ...

This new program, now adopted as Regulation 87, restores protections for wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the U.S.

As a professional hawk counter, David Brown has seen a lot of raptors—and fantasized about even more. “You’re always dreaming about some of the rare stuff that might show up,” Brown says. On the damp, ...

Twice a year, millions of birds embark on long, perilous journeys between their breeding and wintering grounds. These flights, spanning hundreds or thousands of miles, require a lot of energy. In the ...

How woodpeckers repeatedly slam their heads into trees without causing serious brain injury has always fascinated birders and scientists alike. Leading theories suggested that a foamy layer between ...

Of all the creatures on Earth, only two can produce human language: humans…and birds. Of the few birds that can imitate human speech, including mynah birds, crows, and ravens, parrots are clearly the ...

Like a vagrant species in a neighborhood park, the documentary Listers recently appeared out of nowhere and caused an immediate buzz among birders. The feature-length film, available for free on ...