Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.

The bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.

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 withstand the cold. But one of the most interesting is an ...

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 some beloved species’ global populations.

This new program, now adopted as Regulation 87, restores protections for wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision, which narrowed Clean Water Act ...

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 ...