Backyard birds may seem ordinary, but there's more than meets the eye. Our database shows you the top ten birds in your state ...

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announced on Nov. 1 that the organization plans to give new English names to 70-80 birds species in 2024 Getty Select birds native to the United States and ...

A team of scientists based in Brazil recently reported that they discovered a new species of Tinamou in the mountains of the ...

“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.

Primarily used to procure and eat food, bills are also used to probe mud, peck wood, tear flesh, sift water, pry seeds, build ...

When winter winds are frigid and I crave a taste of the outdoors, I find myself glued to the window watching my birdfeeders.

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in ...

Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds.