The sight of tiny sparrows fluttering between the branches of a hedge is a quintessential part of a walk in the countryside. Just as the repetitive “tap-tap-tap” of the woodpecker, the ...

The Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is often heard but seldom observed due to its camouflage plumage. It sings its name on summer nights from moist, leafy woodlands. By day, this bird ...

Knowable Magazine answers questions about how dangerous bird flu is, where it came from, and what key events paved the way ...

After surviving a likely gunshot wound in July, a bald eagle in Missouri is showing an important sign of recovery–keratin ...

Birds living in cities are usually more colorful and less brown. These colors help them survive better in urban environments.

"We know relatively little about the adaptations and social dynamics of animals that rely on these resources." Researchers ...

On a tiny volcanic island in Bermuda, a two-man conservation outfit is using DIY tech to help a ‘Lazarus’ bird species make a ...

Disney’s conservation efforts aren’t limited to its parks. For years, Disney has helped monitor and protect sea turtles near ...

An "iconic" bird with a noticeable hairdo is on the red list for conservation after numbers have more than halved since 1967 - could farmers help bring them back? Peewit is the traditional name for ...

Millions of birds pass through our yards during their bi-annual migrations, but they face an invisible killer along the way: glass windows. In the US ...

The closely-spaced deaths of two cougars in Washington state suggest the virus is likely more widespread than thought.

With egg prices so high and Chicago and many suburbs allowing people to raise hens, some are thinking about backyard chickens ...