“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. A ...

Despite their small brains, many birds develop sophisticated social structures with diverse systems of communication. Vocalization serves an important part in both communicating and learning a new ...

Types of Birds: Did you know? Scientists now estimate there are around 11,000 bird species worldwide with far more than the 9,000–10,000 once believed. Thanks to genetic research, reclassification, ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

A superb fairy-wren calls to a Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo. Brood parasites like cuckoos lay eggs in other birds' nests and leave them behind for the host birds to raise. David Ongley / Cornell Lab of ...

Millions of birds migrate over areas like Duval County, Florida, each fall on their way south. Residents can attract migrating species like cedar waxwings and American robins by providing specific ...

“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. A ...