The nest parasites get a bad rap for making other birds raise their young, but study by study, Mark Hauber and his “Cowbird ...

More time to focus on each other might seem like a good thing, but not every relationship survives the transition to an empty ...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family during summer.

Only cavity-nesting birds are likely to visit your bird house. To attract species that prefer open areas, like robins and ...

Penguins might look like they have life figured out in neat black-and-white suits, but the reality behind the waddle is far ...

National Aviary officials plan to make this winter the most interactive one yet, with new programs based on past patron ...

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

Winter may mean less work in the garden, but there’s still a lot you can do to positively impact the birds in your community.

On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and ...

The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...

Big Bear’s famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are renovating their nest, signaling a new clutch of eggs could arrive soon.