Ask someone to name an orange bird, and they’re more than likely going to say an oriole. That, of course, would be a good ...

These little songbirds are hard to miss during the summer in Alabama’s forests. And even if you don’t see them, you’ll hear them. Despite their distinctive black hood, male hooded warblers are ...

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Chipping Sparrow, Female Bird Winner, United States and Canada, Boise, Idaho; Chipping Sparrows can be found in summer from coast to coast and from central Alaska to Central America. The National ...

Birds can be wonderful pets if raised and handled correctly. There are many types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Some birds need to live in large flocks to be healthy and ...

Big birds live longer than small birds. Albatrosses, with their 10-foot wingspans and beaks the size of an Idaho potato, may live for a hundred years. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross banded in 1956 when ...

A lot of Cockatoo parents compare their gorgeous birds to toddlers, as in they behave like toddlers, and can be needy like toddlers, and even learn language like human toddlers. Well, any human ...

In this episode, we’re talking all about the beautiful birds of Costa Rica. From vibrant toucans to tiny hummingbirds, we dive into what makes this country one of the top birdwatching spots in the ...

Nature lovers can livestream two pairs of rare birds as they build their nests and rear their chicks in Co. Cork this spring. Members of the public can now tune in again this year to ‘Nestflix’, two ...