New Zealand was once a quiet world ruled almost entirely by birds. For millions of years, the islands had no native land ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

At a glance, cranes and storks can look remarkably similar. In fact, you may mistakenly use these two names interchangeably, ...

You know it’s spring when birds start building nests in your door wreath! But what’s so special about your wreath when birds may have plenty of other places they can build in your neighborhood? “Door ...

Understanding local bird species' nesting habits improves your chances of attracting them to your birdhouse. Choosing the right birdhouse design and placing it in an optimal location are key to ...

For many species of birds, the business of courtship, egg-laying, brooding and feeding young is over. But not for American goldfinches. And so as summer wanes, the time of the goldfinches begins.

To nest or not to nest? That is the question. The days are hot and muggy; the nights only a bit cooler. In the morning when the barred owl hoots to its partner, I check the temperature. If, at 5 a.m., ...

March is the time of year when shorebird nesting season starts in full as several species select mates, build nests and raise chicks.